Hallowe’en is nearing and most children are thinking of pumpkins, costumes, and treats. Hallowe’en is a fun time and, as a parent, I look forward to it. But we all must understand something–Hallowe’en poses the danger of ignition of children’s costumes. While this is a rare event, the risk is […]
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Esox lucius. The pike family is made up of various pikes, the muskellunge, and the true pickerels (not the walleye though). The Northern Pike is, by far, the best known of the pike family. All true pikes have the same general shape. The body is long and straight, and there […]
It is with great sadness that the Rodrigues family announces the passing of Herman Machado “Herman” Rodrigues. Our beloved father passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, Oct. 18, 1999. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999 at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Good […]
John Kamerman, 64, of Emo, Ont., passed away, with his family and friends at his side, at Port Arthur General Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. on Friday, Oct. 16, 1999 after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his daughter, Ann. John is survived by his loving wife, Gertie; daughter, […]
Nickoli “Nick” Pihulak, 82, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at his residence Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999. He was born Oct. 3, 1917 in Gonor, Man. to the late George and Mary Pihulak. Mr. Pihulak moved to Fort Frances in 1938 and […]
Dear editor: Despite our best efforts, we have lost contact with some of our alumni. In preparation for forthcoming reunions, such as the 25th anniversary of BRTV, we would like to locate as many graduates as possible. If you know the whereabouts of a Confederation College graduate, please update their […]
In loving memory of Ellen Wrolstad, 77, of 435 King’s Highway, Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away peacefully at La Verendrye General Hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999. Ellen is survived by her children, Marion and husband, Ray Lowes, of Fort Frances, Marlow Wrolstad and wife, Cathy, of Fort Frances, […]
After a short illness, Ruth Marion Turgeon, 71, went to be with the angels on Oct. 9, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Bob; children, Deb Turgeon, Ron (Lynn) Turgeon, and Kathy (Denis) English; grandchildren, Jason, Darren, Steven, Shaun, Amber, and Cody; and her great-granddaughter, Jayden. Ruth also is […]
Dennis James Engstrom passed away suddenly Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999 while on vacation in Vancouver, B.C. Dennis was born Nov. 16, 1968 in North Vancouver, B.C. In the past several years, he had made his home in Fort Frances, Ont. and Regina, Sask. He is survived by his parents, Dianna […]
Dennis James Engstrom passed away suddenly Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999 while on vacation in Vancouver, B.C. Dennis was born Nov. 16, 1968 in North Vancouver, B.C. In the past several years, he had made his home in Fort Frances, Ont. and Regina, Sask. He is survived by his parents, Dianna […]
Each year, fire kills more than 4,500 people and injures tens of thousands of others in the United States. In Canada, more than 450 people die every year and more than 3,500 people are injured. As a firefighter, I am concerned by the tragic fires that continue to claim the […]
Ontario has 15 species of snakes–more than any other province–but of these only one is poisonous. That is the Massasauga Rattler, which lives around Lake Huron and Georgian Bay so it is no threat to us at all. Here in the north, we have, for all practical purposes, only one […]
