Dear sir: We are sure that by now, many of you are aware the teachers at Fort Frances High School–as well a countless other high schools across Ontario–have withdrawn their services from all extra-curricular activities. This is due to the fact that members of the OSSTF are being forced to […]
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As a part-time firefighter for more than 13 years, I have responded to many other types of emergencies, including motor vehicle accidents. The number one cause of accidental deaths in Canada is motor vehicle accidents. Trips and falls are second. Wearing a seat belt in Ontario is the law! Yet […]
Alvern Joyce Ayerhart passed away at the Northumberland Health Care Centre in Cobourg, Ont. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000. She was the beloved wife of George Ayerhart; dear mother of Douglas and his wife, Heather McLean, and Monty; loving grandmother of Jessie McLean and his wife, Kathleen, and Shae Ayerhart; […]
Cecelia Elizabeth Hodson Boucha passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000. She was the daughter of Alfred E. Hall of Emo, Ont. and Lily Marie Hurdle of Newbury, Ont. Cecelia was born May 4, 1927 in Emo, Ont. She was 73 years old. Cecelia left behind to […]
Bernard Bird of Green Manor, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye hospital Sept. 14, 2000. He was born March 8, 1927 in Fort Frances. He is survived by children, Bradley Bird, Edward Bird and friend, Mary, Bonnie Tolzman and husband, Brian, Beverly and Bob Smith, and Michael Bird. […]
John C. Butler, 62, of Brazil, Ind., passed away suddenly on Sept. 13, 2000 at Nestor Falls, Ont. in a boating accident. Born Nov. 9, 1937, in Brazil, he was the son of Lochel and Esther Woollard Butler. He graduated Van Buren High School in 1955. He received his Bachelor […]
Elizabeth Carter, beloved wife of Stewart Carter of Buffalo Point, and formerly of Ste. Anne, Man., passed away suddenly Friday, Sept. 8, 2000. Born April 3, 1939 at at Teulon, she attend school there and graduated from Teulon Collegiate. Elizabeth married Stewart Carter on Nov. 22, 1957 and resided in […]
Dear editor: I teach at Fort Frances High School, and have so for the past 11 years. Throughout this time, I’ve been devoted to the students in my classroom, and like so many teachers I work with, I’ve volunteered my assistance to many activities outside of the classroom. I’ve chaperoned […]
In loving memory of Gladys Armstrong, 83, of Rainy River, Ont., who passed away at the Dryden Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000. Gladys was born Aug. 29, 1917 in Hazenmore, Sask. to the late Isaiah and Ethel Huntley. Gladys moved to the Bergland area in 1931. Later, […]
Jane Ann Baldwin (nee Crowe) passed away peacefully Sept. 2, 2000 at Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. Born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Feb. 7, 1949, she was predeceased by her husband, Carson, on June 30, 1998; her son, Barry, on Aug. 28, 1998; her parents, Daniel and Margaret Crowe; […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of “Dad, Gramp, Pa,” Gilbert Henry Tucker, 77, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000 at La Verendrye General Hospital. Gib was born Dec. 22, 1922 to the late Jane and George Tucker. He married Lillian Sinclair […]
Dear Bruno: Thank you for your letter regarding your concerns over the building of the new Canada Customs facility near the International bridge between Fort Frances and International Falls. I appreciate this opportunity to respond to your concerns. As you know, I have long been a supporter of this project […]
