On Sunday, March 21, 1999, Gerald Ryan passed away peacefully at Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. He was born March 25, 1930 in St. Vital, man. Gerald is survived by his wife, Aileen; son, Warren; daughter, Linda; son-in-law, David (Turgeon); and grandchildren, Matheson, MacKenzie, and Lindsey Dale. He also is […]

Wesley Harland passed away peacefully at home after 94 years of service and commitment to his family and friends. Wesley had the good fortune of marrying Agnes Lee on July 25, 1934 in Hazelcliffe, Sask. Agnes and Wesley together raised five children. Wesley remains a mentor and friend to their […]

Dear editor: Would you please help me in my efforts to locate the band members from the 1960s high school band, “Flight VI.” The members of the band were Laurie “Herf” Stewart, Rob McVey, Tris Trethart, Terry Perkins, Dave Chapman, and Rick Benson. It would be helpful if I was […]

To the editor: I’m Bob Cottam, they guy with the plaid tam that you see on occasion and who contributes to the Times occasionally. Some time ago, a friend of mine gave me a clipping entitled “What is a customer?” Having operated a business, namely Red Deer Lodge at Nestor […]

Dear sir: This is in response to your column, “The plot thickens,” in last week’s Times. I believe this article to be a direct attack on my father, Glenn Witherspoon. Mr. Behan, with your “plot twists,” you make unfair accusations about my father’s character and integrity. The inside story is […]

Dr. William Andrew “Andy” McLachlin Russell, a family physician from 1947-1984, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at his home in Vineland with his family around him. Dr. Russell was born in Sovereign, Sask. almost 82 years ago, where he attended public school and high school in Regina. His […]

Brian Jones, 27, of 132 Bayview Dr., Nicickousemenecaning First Nation, Ont., passed away at his residence Monday, March 22, 1999. He was born Jan. 26, 1972 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Raymond Allan and Nancy Jones. Brian lived most of his life in Nicickousemenecaning First Nation. He had worked for […]

Louise Mary Anne Jim, 61, of Seine River First Nation, Ont., passed away at her residence Wednesday, March 17, 1999. She was born April 23, 1937 at Seine River First Nation to the late Ben and Madeline Johnson. Louise loved the outdoors, and enjoyed crocheting blankets. She always kept herself […]

Mike Behan
Moving with Mike

Last time on “As the Stomach Churns” . . . Fort Frances council, except for Mayor Glenn Witherspoon, who had declared a conflict of interest, emerged from a behind-closed-doors meeting to announce to any and all who cared that the town does not have, nor ever had, an exclusionary ice […]

Linda Wiens
Quetico Centre

Astute world watchers have said, “The future is unknown and unknowable.” Peter Drucker, a wise and practical teacher and writer, said, “You can’t really plan but the alternative is worse.” Though we may know a likelihood, we cannot accurately predict specific events. Witness earth quakes and volcanic eruptions. So what […]

We all need healing in our lives. Sometimes we need healing from unbearable grief and loneliness; at other times from broken bones or pulled muscles. Sometimes it’s simply the deep sadness of our souls that needs healing. Little scrapes and big bruises. It could be many things that come into […]