Clara Hamilton, 89, of Woodyatt, Ont., passed away Sunday, June 17, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Clara was born Feb. 26, 1912 in Arbakka, Man. to the late Charles and Carrie Whitehead. Clara moved to the Woodyatt area around 1920 with her father and siblings. […]
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Dale Berg, 59, of Stratton, Ont., passed away at the Rainy River Hospital in Rainy River, Ont. on Sunday, June 17, 2001 following a brief fight with cancer. Dale was born April 22, 1942 in Emo, Ont. to the late Clifford and Myrtle Berg. He lived his life on the […]
It certainly isn’t time to celebrate just yet, but word efforts are still underway behind the scenes to keep the Fort Frances Jail open is encouraging. Better yet is the fact it seems to be a district lobbying effort. According to Mayor Glenn Witherspoon and Emo Reeve Russ Fortier, the […]
To the editor: The Northern Therapeutic Riding Association would like to take this opportunity to thank the following riders who worked so hard to make sure the NORTRA horses are fed this winter. They included Mandy Lahti, Denise Donaldson, Kirsten Shoemaker, Jim Zucchiatti, Jennifer Shoemaker, Phil Donald, Jessica Shoemaker, Carly […]
Dear sir: This is to acknowledge Mr. Kielczewski’s half-hearted apology. His comment about the “bow and arrow,” etc., to me is “suppression.” No people of any race should be suppressed. Treaties vary from area to area. Hunting and fishing are not all what treaties are about. We had our own […]
Fire safety and the role it plays in your life depend on many things, including your attitude. All of us need to learn how to protect ourselves and family members from the hazards of fire. We all need to be reminded to be responsible, to think, and to make time […]
The May Beetle You probably know this one as the June Beetle, or the June Bug. It is the familiar brown beetle, maybe an inch long and half-an-inch wide. It has a slow, bumbling sort of behaviour, whether it is walking or flying. There are a lot of different species […]
Mike Behan
Moving with Mike
Moving with Mike
Hey, all you Fort High graduates out there, tonight is the time to bask in the glory of your academic achievements, to relieve fond memories with friends and fellow classmates, to clench that diploma and roar, “Look out, world, here I come!” That’s because tomorrow, reality sets in. Choosing a […]
By Harry Vandetti
Just Passing By
Just Passing By
“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.
