January has past . . . did you ever make any New Year’s resolutions? Well, how about practising safety for starters! And I bet if you look hard enough, you will find hazards in and outside your home. Most home hazards can be prevented by inspection and correction. And in […]
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Irene Przybylski, 79, of Toronto, Ont., formerly of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away there Monday, Jan. 25, 1999. She was born July 18, 1919 in Wilno, Poland. Irene was in nurses’ training during World War II when she was taken prisoner by the German army. While a prisoner of war, […]
Susan Lorraine Smith, 43, of 577 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999 at her residence after a lengthy illness. Susan was born in Owen Sound, Ont., where she was raised. In 1979, she met Bill Adams and together they settled in Calgary, Alta. until 1996, […]
Lyla M. Golding, 64, passed away peacefully at McKellar Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. on Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 surrounded by her family. Lyla was born Aug. 11, 1934 in Dance Township (Rainy River District). She worked as an RNA and was a member of the first graduating class of […]
Margaret Andres, 76, of 339 Third St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Margaret was born June 7, 1922 in Theodore, Sask. In 1923, she moved with her family to Fort Frances. Margaret worked as a local telephone […]
Charlene Windego, 30, of 417 East Francis St., Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999 at Port Arthur General Hospital in Thunder Bay. Charlene was born Nov. 28, 1968 in Emo, Ont. She was raised in Thunder Bay, Ont., and united in marriage to Bradley Windego on April […]
Emil A. Morrisseau, 72, of Couchiching First Nation, Ont., passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born Oct. 11, 1926 in Northwest Bay First Nation, Ont. to the late Alfred and Margaret Morrisseau. Emil had lived most of his life […]
Dear sir: Once again, I and several others attended what has become a regular 7 p.m. Friday session at the Salvation Army Citadel on the so-called Year 2000 bug. The sessions stress preparing for possible “Y2K” emergencies. Those who are prepared will be less of a burden on any emergency […]
Dear sir: Only a few short weeks ago, we faced the daunting task of raising $300,000 to complete our community’s commitment of raising $1.2 million for our new Rainy River health facility. Well, folks, we did it! Not as a single group, town, or organization but a collection of individuals […]
Dear sir: I felt compelled to issue a response to a letter to the editor written last week on the ongoing “hockey school conflict.” I have to agree with Mr. Mihichuk for wanting the contents of the letter signed by the mayor to be honoured. First of all, this town […]
To the editor: I am compelled to write this letter in regards to the Borderland Hockey School and the negative feelings that have surfaced regarding Mr. Mihichuk’s letter from the mayor. I have known Mr. Terry Mihichuk for over 15 years and have personnel knowledge into his efforts to improve […]
Linda Wiens
Quetico Centre
Quetico Centre
The World Future Society prepares an annual “round-up” of forecasts at the start of each year. Here are some items from “Outlook 1999” (but the predictions go well beyond the year!) To emphasize opportunity, I’ve picked some positive points from the various categories. Do these apply to Northwestern Ontario, and […]
