Peacefully at Seven Oaks General Hospital on May 19, 2000, Rev. David Jasper Hyatt left this world to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. David was born in Emo, Ont. on Aug. 7, 1912, the youngest of seven brothers, Stanley, Gordon, Freeman, Noble, James, John, and Marshall, and […]
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Robert Lee “Bob” Mutz, 48, of R.R.#2, Devlin, Ont., passed away Thursday, May 18, 2000 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born Feb. 14, 1952 in Fort Frances. Mr. Mutz had lived all his life in Rainy River District and was employed at the local […]
In loving memory of Onni Huitikka, 92, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 17, 2000 at his residence. Onni will be greatly missed by his wife, Aili; children, Reino (Agnes) of Dryden, Ont., Albert (Helen) of Dryden, Ont., Helen of Courtland, […]
Fay Warren, 87, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away at the Rainy River Health Centre on Wednesday, May 17, 2000. She was born Oct. 11, 1912 in Keoma, Alta. to the late Arnold and Maude Radke but Fay moved to Stratton, Ont. during her youth. She later attended Normal School […]
Dear Fort Frances: I have just come back from working as a volunteer at Lake Norfork at the BassCat Owners Invitational Tournament. Any current owner of a BassCat boat is encouraged to come along with a partner, who is often a spouse, child, or just good buddy to compete. The […]
Dear sir: Well, they’re at it again. The Harris government continues his war against the teachers of Ontario! First, they lengthened the school year, then the school day, then he cut teachers’ preparation time, then he required them to take mandatory update courses (they have been taking courses for years). […]
To the editor: Recently, an article appeared in the Daily Journal about the appointment of Miles Hewitt as vice-president of Boise Cascade’s Minnesota operations. If my memory serves me right, the report implied that he loved the area, the community, and the people, and would work harder than ever at […]
Dear sir: I’m sure this is somewhat unusual to write a thank you in this manner but I feel this to be the appropriate forum. On May 14, the Choraliers performed their Easter Cantata at St. Mary’s Church to a most appreciative audience. Although there was not the usual crowd […]
Dear sir: Re: Tag Day held May 5. On behalf of the La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary, we would like to extend our sincere “thank you” to everyone who contributed to our Tag Day. Once again, it was a huge success and Fort Frances came through with their generosity. Yours […]
Dear sir: The international bridge here may soon become known as the Troll Bridge. Yes, it may have the proverbial troll taking up residence at the gateway to Northwestern Ontario; a real live greedy-guts able to extract whatever toll he pleases from the unfortunate travellers who are obliged to use […]
Dear sir: The Emo Lions Club recently held its annual walk-a-thon, and club members were disturbed by the negative, inaccurate reporting of the event in last week’s Times. The correspondent stated, “Unfortunately, this year’s walk-a-thon was not a profitable venture because not as many people participated.” We wonder where he […]
