It all started late one night with a loud churning noise in the kitchen. I raced quickly to see if the garbage disposal had run amuck. What I found was a frightening Star Wars-type event taking place in the oven. In retrospect, it probably was just a fire burning up […]
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Irene H. Anderson, 70, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 at Falls Memorial Hospital. She was born April 30, 1929 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Nick and Annie Halus, and attended school here. On Aug. 17, 1949, she was united in marriage to Nils F. Anderson […]
In loving memory of Joanna Marie Fraser, 18, of Couchiching First Nation, Ont., who passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Joanna was the daughter of John Daniel Fraser and Patricia Kathleen Fraser (nee Bruyere); and sister to Nathan Edward Bruyere and […]
In loving memory of Hilda Marie Pettis, 76, of Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away suddenly Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital. Hilda is survived by her sons, Terry (Irene) of Crozier, and Ronald (Shelley) of Kenora; and daughters, Alta (Keith) Fenton of Fort Frances, Cheryl (Jamie) […]
Most people who feed birds in the winter in this area will be familiar with the Evening Grosbeak. It has a body about the size of a robin but with a short tail and an enormous beak. The male birds are beautifully marked in yellow, black, and white while the […]
The Canadian Red Cross has been helping Canadians lead safer, healthier lives for close to 100 years. Many of their programs and services are considered to be among the best in the world. They have been working together with partners like Fire Prevention Canada to create healthier, safe communities. They […]
Wallace Wilson, 62, of Rainy River First Nations, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Monday, Dec. 20, 1999. He was born July 31, 1937 in Emo, Ont. to the late Albert and Lucy Wilson. Wallace guided in the Rainy River District area for […]
Sister Helen Martin (Mary St. Laura), 92, of Regina, Sask., passed away Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999. Born in Portage La Prairie, Man., she was predeceased by her parents; and two sisters, Anna Cummings, and Rose (Sister Mary St. Aselle). Helen is survived by her sisters, Eula (Ervine) Klein of Troy, […]
Sandra Lloyd, formerly of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly in Reynolds, N.D. on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999. Sandra is survived by her very close friend, Jim Leddige of Reynolds, N.D.; and her two sons, Larry Richard Sjoblom of Moorhead, N.D., and Eric Sjoblom of International Falls, Mn. Sandra also […]
Dear sir: The grade 3/4 class at Alberton Central School has enjoyed some activities courtesy of Henry Miller and the OFAH “Adopt-a-School” program through the local Sportsmen’s Club. As part of the science curriculum, Mr. Miller took our class on a field trip to study about trees, plants, and soil. […]
Dear sir: During the past week, federal and provincial finance ministers have been meeting to make suggestions on what to do with the projected surplus in the federal budget. It appears that most would like to see the income tax reduced. None of us enjoy paying taxes but we know […]
The Christmas season is fast approaching and in the spirit of the festive season, it is important to practice and make time for safety. Why? So to avoid the dangers of carelessness during a time of happiness and celebration when most people are relaxed and not alert as usual. Fire […]
