Dear sir: Forty-one years ago, five hockey team members from Fort Frances experienced the same feelings of “bitter disappointment” and “the agony of defeat” as did Rustyn Dolyny when his team, the Michigan State Spartans, lost in the semi-finals of 1999 NCAA tournament earlier this month. The four players were […]
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Dear editor: This is in reference to the announcement in last week’s paper from the Progressive Conservative government. The PC government has cut almost $2 billion from the province’s schools and now decides to put $10 million back in because there is an election coming. This is supposed to make […]
This past week, my wife, Norma, the Pearl of the Orient, and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. Staying married to the same person that long is a bit unusual in this day and age, and particularly in our case. We met on a Friday evening, were engaged by the […]
Alyse Duncan, 78, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, and formerly of 851 Colonization Rd. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, April 12, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. She was born Jan. 7, 1921 in Shaunavon, Sask. to the late Charles and Kate McGillvray. In […]
George William Jordan, 86, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, April 11, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. George was born Feb. 18, 1913 in Fort Frances to the late Paul and Mary Jourdain. He attended residential school in Fort Frances, […]
Wilhelm “Willie” Gronvold, 92, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, April 10, 1999 at his residence. Willie was born Feb. 6, 1907 in Norway but moved to Canada in 1926 and settled in Rainy River District. He was self-employed and worked in the bush […]
Red Belluz, 70, of 707 Nelson St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, April 8, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born Oct. 10, 1928 in Fort Frances to the late Arturo and Salute Belluz. Red had lived all of his life in Fort Frances, […]
Once again this week, I’ve been thinking about “things.” My things! My treasures and junk. My files and books. My handy kitchen appliances and backyard waterfall. My dresses for spring, and my pots and pans for cooking. It takes things to make life fun and easy. But at the same […]
Well, easier said than done. Heaven knows we have a sufficiency of stupidity right here at home in Drizzle Creek District. It’s everywhere, easy to see. I find it easiest by just looking in the mirror. After 30 years, my wife, The Pearl of the Orient, is agreeing that action […]
Dear sir: This is an urgent letter to the people of Fort Frances who care about the safety of our children, elderly, and anyone in need of a safe place to go when they need help. I am talking about “Block Parents” in our community. I started this program in […]
It’s April and I hope none of us are April Fools! During the month of April, safety educators believe that anyone can be an April Fool at any given time. You are an April Fool if: Note: In all my years of responding to vehicle accidents, I have never unbuckled […]
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Helen Hallick, on April 5, 1999 at Riverside Health Care Facilities. She will always be lovingly remembered by daughters, Millie and husband, Don Witherspoon, and Gladys Robinson; sons, Ken Hallick and wife, Linda, and […]
