Dear sir: The international community we live in has spoken. Now is the time for breaking down barriers between Ontario and Minnesota–not for putting up more of them by way of increasing the cost to cross the bridge! I would like to thank the 1,205 individuals who signed the petition […]

By Linda Weins
Quetico Centre

Could “Walkerton” happen in your town? You bet. Like others, I puzzle over how this could happen. It is likely due to a confluence of unfortunate events. But I see two primary causes that I have observed in many work settings: Both miscommunicated seriously. What would you answer to a […]

Sweet, gentle Phoebe doesn’t like to say “goodbye.” And I understand exactly how she feels. She loves to say “hello” in every way she knows. Licking, wagging, dancing, playing, and squeaking her toys. When all the expressiveness is over, Phoebe leads the newcomer to a comfortable spot by the fire. […]

Raymond (Ray) Edgett, 73, of 216 Second St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, June 5, 2000 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Raymond was born Oct. 2, 1926 in Kenora, Ont. He was predeceased by his beloved parents, Edward and Jennie (Cunningham); and his loving sister, […]

Norman Huntley, 80, of 275 First St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Sunday, June 4, 2000. He was born Jan. 14, 1920 in Hazenmore, Sask. to the late Isaiah and Ethel Huntley. Norman moved to the Bergland area in 1931. […]

In loving memory of Jean Doris Wasykowski, 66, of Dryden, Ont., who passed away peacefully Friday, June 3, 2000 at her residence. She was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Oct. 2, 1933 to John and Nettie Wasykowski. In her younger years, Jean worked at the seniors’ home in Fort […]

It is with deep sorrow and sadness that the family announces the passing of George William Calder, 77, on Saturday, June 3, 2000. George was born May 10, 1923 in Fort Frances, Ont., to George (Valley) and Isabel Calder. He lived in Fort Frances the majority of his life, leaving […]

In loving memory of Melanie Mae Gate, 34, of Pahrump, Nev., who passed away there Friday, June 2, 2000. She was born Aug. 4, 1965 in Kanab, Utah to Charles and Dorothy Gate. She has resided in Pahrump for the last six years, working at Terrible Town Casino. She enjoyed […]

In loving memory of Anne Kolisnyk, 81, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away peacefully Friday, June 2, 2000 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Anne will be missed by her sister, Marie Rodier; and nephew, Charles Rodier and his […]

With great sorrow, the family of Anthony “Tony” DeLaronde announces his passing on Thursday, June 1, 2000 at McKellar Hospital with his family by his side. Tony was born in Nipigon, Ont. on Sept. 4, 1926, where he attended school. In 1946, Tony and Germaine Morin were united in marriage […]

Today we lost a very special person, Marles Mathewson, 58, who passed away at McKellar Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. peacefully with her family by her side. Marles is survived by her husband, Darwin; daughter, Sheila (Kaarlo) Viljanen; son, Shane (Marilyn) Mathewson; daughter-in-law, Lynn (Curt) Perrier; and six grandchildren, Ryan […]

We all have our images and stereotypes. And for us, it’s a known fact that very few of our out-of-town guests arrive on motorcycles. Janet and Brian, however, were the exception, and we barely knew where to park their over-sized Honda. It all began with a phone call from the […]