“Learn from the past, live in the present, plan for the future.” So goes a good proverb that has stood the test of time. And then along comes “management guru” Peter Drucker, who at age 80+ and still going strong, also has stood the test of time. He writes, “In […]
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Dear sir: I would like to add my congratulations to John Dutton, Carol Lyons, and the Community Auditorium Committee for a job well done. The Rainy River District now has a first-class venue for concerts and other theatrical productions. It would have been nice if the rest of the citizens […]
Cooling water temperatures in the fall send monster walleyes on a devouring fever. Whether the lure is a minnow imitation crankbait, leech, or red tail chub on a jig, live bait rules in fall. This is a time anglers definitely should not overlook because walleyes turn on as if old […]
Doris Jewett, 74, of 725 Morrison Cres., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital. She was born April 7, 1925 in North Branch, Ont. to the late Adam and Hannah Elliott. Mrs. Jewett had lived all her life in Rainy River District. She […]
In loving memory of Arthur Fischer, 85, of Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Else; children, Hannelore and husband, Ulke Helder, of Bergland, Ont., Ralf and wife, Odette, of Winnipeg, Man., Monika and husband, Geoff Armitstead, of […]
Bernhard (Ben) W. Krahn was born April 21, 1957 at Dryden, Ont. At the age of 15, Ben was baptized upon the confession of his faith and became a member of the Pineview Mennonite Church at Barwick, Ont. On May 4, 1978, he was joined in marriage to Jane Martin. […]
Myrtle Peterson, 83, of 102 First St., Rainy River, Ont., passed away at the Rainy River Hospital in Rainy River on Friday, Sept. 24, 1999. She was born Dec. 2, 1915 in Blue Township, Ont. to the late Henry and Lillian Hodges. On Sept. 24, 1933, Myrtle was united in […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Flotilla “Flo” Erma Patterson on Friday, Sept. 24, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Flo was predeceased by her husband, Alexander; and brothers, Roy (Edna), Don (Grace), Milt (Ida), and Harold Westover. She will be […]
Elsie Doris MacMillan of Rainycrest, Fort Frances, passed away at her residence on Monday, Sept. 20, 1999. She was born May 23, 1910 in Kingsford, Ontario to Arthur and Emily Shipton. On Aug. 2, 1931, Elsie was united in marriage to Gordon MacMillan, who predeceased her on Feb. 3, 1977. […]
To Whom if may concern: On Sept. 20, 1999, while shopping in downtown Fort Frances, I had the unfortunate accident of losing my wallet. This occurred while I was leaving the Saan store and crossing the street to my car, which was parked in front of the Royal Bank. In […]
Every time you read the newspaper there has been controversy on border walleye fishing. This war between our neighbors to the south and ourselves has been a topic for the past few years but nothing has been done to stop the walleye tournaments. Now to add more pressure to the […]
Dear Editor Thanks to the Chapple Municipality and Barwick Heritage Committee and all those who gave their time for a great centennial celebration July 31-Aug. 3. It was worth every mile I travelled to attend. The Town was beautiful, the museum and heritage building were superb. Great to see old […]
