Albert Kehl, 89, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at his residence Friday, March 3, 2000. He was born March 10, 1910 in Chapple Municipality, Shenston Township, Ont. to the late Frederick and Katherine Kehl. During WWII, Albert served overseas with the Royal Canadian […]
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In loving memory of Gladys “Tucky” Elizabeth (Gorham) Polenske, who passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at her home. Gladys was born at home in Rainy River, Ont. on Sept. 24, 1924 to Ruth and Ambrose Gorham and big sister, Charlotte. As a child and young adult, she loved the […]
Dear sir: It is a well-known fact that the Anglican parish in Fort Frances is in a state of turmoil with a serious dispute taking place between some members of that congregation and the Diocesan authorities. I have remained neutral in this matter, and have no intention of becoming involved […]
There are not too many people who are really fond of spiders. Spiders have a bad rap, for several reasons. For one thing, they walk funny, with a gait which we–and the movies–have associated with evil. We hear about poisonous spiders, and there are a few, but not really very […]
By Linda Wiens
Quetico Centre
Quetico Centre
The Trends Research Institute in Rhinebeck, N.Y., regularly examines over 300 trend categories. Each year, it picks the 10 biggest changes in social, economic, and political structures. This year’s group is: Several of these have moved up in rank from previous years; others are new. Personally, I would like to […]
It’s never happened before. But that really doesn’t matter because it’s happening now. The demographics of society are changing radically. As a nation and as a world, we’re growing significantly older. For tens of thousands of years, people expected to live short lives and life expectancy remained steady at less […]
Frans Ludvig Hahr entered into eternal rest in his 95th year at the Sundre Hospital in Sundre, Alta. on Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Frans is survived by his wife, Olga Maria (Persson); son, Alf and wife, Irene, of Sundre, Alta.; daughter, Ann Moore and husband, Bill, of Lynden, Ont.; grandchildren, […]
On Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, William Druzyk Sr., 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence. Bill was born to John and Rose Druzyk on Dec. 19, 1907 in Vita, Man. He moved to Fort Frances, Ont., in 1927 and began work as a sawyer for Mando paper […]
Lottie Alvina Larocque, 102, passed away Friday, Feb. 25, 2000 at Dufferin Place, Nanaimo, B.C. She was born Sept. 26, 1897 in Langford, Liberty Township, South Dakota to Otto and Baro Ottoson. The family moved to Minnesota in 1904, then Canada in 1905, settling in the Blackhawk, Ont. area. In […]
James E. (Jim) McLay of Victoria, B.C. passed away Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Born Aug. 19, 1930 in Devlin, Ont., Jim served in the navy for several years. He was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his six children, Lynn, Donna, Karen, Jimmy, Bobby, and Ian; brother, Alan; […]
Steve Fadyk, 72, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000 at Valley Lutheran Hospital in Mesa, Ariz., where he was a winter visitor. He was born Jan. 13, 1928 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Mary and Harry Fadyk, where he grew up. He later moved to International […]
Five individuals, two organizations, and one business were honoured last week as recipients of the “2000 Heritage Awards” handed out by the Fort Frances Museum advisory committee. Individuals nominations included •Alice Widurski (nominated for her work with the Fort Frances Historical Society); •Dr. Arend Visser (nominated for his efforts in […]
