Local News from Across the Rainy River District
“Green Acres,” one of my all-time favourite TV series, got a timely flashback the other night. Starring Eve Gabor, who was nobody’s idea of a farm girl, the show coincided with summer’s arrival and my own experiences. Let’s say it comes close to bringing tears to my eyes when Eva’s […]
Every Sunday, I make it a practice to read the week’s obituaries in The New York Times, focusing on the important obituaries of 80-year-olds and 90-year-olds, with a sprinkling of centenarians. What wonderfully full lives many of them had! And I’m especially intrigued by those who continued to be active […]
Ruby Stuart (nee Treftlin), 91, of Elizabeth Manor in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital on Tuesday, June 12, 2001. She was born in Bergland, Ont. to the late Brita (Bessie) and Christian Treftlin. Mrs. Stuart was raised in Edmonton, Alta. She moved to Fort Frances […]
ALLEN–Born to Sue Jones and Duane Allen, of Nicickousemenecaning First Nations, a baby boy, Cole Bryan, weighing 7 lbs. 1/2 oz. on May 26, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
MEYERS–Born to Joanne Bruyere and Melvin Meyers, of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby boy, Aaron Regan, weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. on May 27, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
MCQUAKER–Born to Terry and Sheri, nee Gower, of Rainy River, Ont., a baby girl, Aubree Marguerite, weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz. on May 29, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
PAYNE–Born to Bill and Marisa, nee Archie, of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby girl, Samara Carlyn, weighing 9 lbs. 9 oz. on May 31, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
WEBB–Born to Sean and Brenda, nee Woodgate, of Devlin, Ont., a baby girl, Emma Laurette Rosalyn, weighing 6 lbs. 3 1/2 oz. on June 2, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
SCHRAM–Born to Jason and Heather, nee Olson, of Stratton, Ont., a baby girl, Andrea Mae, weighing 8 lbs. 1oz. on June 3, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
YERXA–Born to Krista Yerxa, of Couchiching, Ont., a baby girl, Mikaelah Dawn, weighing 6 lbs. 15 oz. on June 4, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
YERXA–Born to David Yerxa and Cherie Morrison, of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby girl, Justice Talisha Galithea, weighing 8 lbs. 14 oz. on June 6, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
KENNY–Born to Todd and Shannon, nee Moore, of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby boy, Brett Terry, weighing 6 lbs. 15 oz. on June 6, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
