In a country like Canada, almost everyone has something to do with wheat. We grow it in vast quantities, we sell it to other nations, we use it in all kinds of bread, buns, and rolls, and we feed it to our animals and poultry. Wheat is an almost indispensable […]
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Leonard “Len” Angus, of Colonization Road West, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000. He was born Sept. 27, 1914 in Burriss Township at home to the late Earnest and Edna Angus. He resided in Burriss Township until moving […]
After all these years, I still don’t know if he meant it as a compliment or an insult, or maybe a curious mixture of both. But I clearly remember the words. He looked interested, almost amused, as he said, “You think your work is the most important thing in the […]
In loving memory of Peter Medicine, 71, of Manitou Rapids, Ont., who passed away suddenly at La Verendrye hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000. Peter was born May 4, 1929. He lived all his life in Manitou Rapids and was employed in various occupations, including logging. […]
Frank “Ike” Eisenzoph, 73, of Rocky Inlet Rd., R.R.#2, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly in Winnipeg, Man. on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000. He was born Jan. 28, 1927 in Onek, Yugoslavia to the late John and Agnes Eisenzoph. He came to Canada with his parents at the age of […]
Peacefully, on Dec. 2, 2000, Nellie “Nell” Marguerite Booren (nee Tompkins) passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Nell was born Jan. 31, 1917 in Emo, Ont. to the late Ed and Sara Tompkins. In 1939, she married Robert Booren. Following their marriage, they lived in […]
Stefania Polz, 75, of 1229 Third St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000. She was born Aug. 3, 1925 in Hochwies, Czechoslovakia to the late John and Maria Greger. During the war, Stefania and her family evacuated […]
In loving memory of Natalina Sharp, 83, who passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000 at Riverside Health Centre. She was born in Baudette, Mn. but she grew up and attended school in International Falls, Mn. Mom will be remembered for her love of cooking, making quilts for all who needed […]
The Christmas season is fast approaching and in the spirit of the festive season, it is important to practice and make time for safety. Why? So to avoid the dangers of carelessness during a time of happiness and celebration–when most people are relaxed and not alert as usual. Fire safety […]
Dear sir: The dictionary says: “Toll . . . a tax or fee paid for some right or privilege.” As there is no fee to cross into the U.S.A. here at the present time, the $6 (U.S.) charged to come to Canada can only be a tax. This tax–to enter […]
Dear sir: The ratepayers of the Township of Alberton have spoken. And I believe they sent a clear message to council–they do not want a new community hall built in Alberton. Although the count was short of the required 50 percent of eligible voters on a referendum, turnout was still […]
Dear editor: We, of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 in Fort Frances, note the eloquent letter by Amanda Galusha in your issue of Nov. 15 re: Remembrance Day. A short time ago, a member of the high school staff told me that due to the 11th falling on a […]
