Dear sir: Coun. Bourgeault has been quoted about a reality “out on the street” which should be honestly stated, namely what the real cost of the single new ice surface will come in at. With all due respect, I would like to point out other realities that should be out […]
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By Eric Alcock Envoy, Salvation Army May is a very special time for the Salvation Army as it is the month that sees the Red Shield Appeal rise prominently to the attention of the whole community. Funds raised during that month are used throughout the entire year to support Salvation […]
Dear sir: As a follow-up to our letter of last week commending the young people for their support, we would now like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the community. Because of your generous support, we have surpassed our goal and raised $10,275 in this area, which includes Fort Frances, […]
Dear editor: Wow! What an exciting roller coaster I’ve been on for the past two months! With only six or seven weeks left before school lets out, I am almost finished with my co-op placement at our Member of Parliament’s office. The chance to work with Bob Nault has been […]
When we think of warblers, we usually have a mental picture of green or yellowish birds. Well, here are two which are out of the ordinary. The males are black and white–with no yellowy green at all. The Blackpoll Warbler (Dendroica striata) has a generally striped body, black and brownish […]
Kathleen Margaret Hogan, 78, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, May 4, 1999 at her residence. Kay was born Feb. 7, 1921 in Fort William, Ont. to the late Joseph and Agnes Shanahan. She was the youngest of four children. On Dec. 22, 1945, […]
Kathleen Margaret (Kay) Hogan, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, May 4, 1999. She is survived by her children, David, Jim, and Susan. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 7, 1999 at 1 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. Fr. Ed […]
Joey Godbout, 46, of 415 Third St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly Monday, May 3, 1999 in Kenora, Ont. Joey was born Dec. 29, 1952 in Fort Frances, Ont., where he also was raised. In his younger years, he worked in the bush logging and, in more recent […]
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Ruth Gunderson on May 3, 1999 at Port Arthur General Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. She was born Dec. 20, 1925 in Emo, Ont. She was predeceased by her son, Edward Roald Gunderson on March 2, 1997; father, Steven J. […]
Muriel Robinson, 87, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, May 2, 1999 at her residence. Muriel was born April 22, 1912 in Davidson, Sask. to the late Jim and Mabel Robinson. As a child, she moved with her family to Rainy River District. She […]
Howard Willie, 59, of Seine River First Nation, Ont., passed away Saturday, May 1, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born April 8, 1949 in Mine Centre, Ont. to the late Ackley and Mary Willie. Howard had lived all his life in Rainy River […]
Al Joynes, 76, of Oliver, B.C., passed away Sunday, April 25, 1999 at McKinney Place Extended Care Unit in Oliver. He was born Sept. 9, 1922 in Northampton, England. Mr. Joynes will be lovingly remembered by his family, including Chris, his devoted wife of 55 years; his children, Donna (John) […]
