Dear sir: Earlier yesterday I had one of the most heart wrenching experiences I’ve had in a long time. I went into the 364 Store on the way to work. The clerk came dashing out of the back of the store, obviously distracted, and advised me and another customer that […]
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Why does Frank Miclash not want Kenora-Rainy River tourist outfitters to take advantage of one of the most lucrative markets in tourism? In a recent press release, Frank ridicules the minister of natural resources for suggesting tourist operators take advantage of the burgeoning field of bird watching. But if Frank […]
Dear sir: Banning the spring bear hunt is political as much as all government decisions are political but preventing cubs from being orphaned is not a “sell-out to special interests like environmentalists.” Environmentalists are no more a special interest group than are tourist operators. And, if the ban is “electioneering […]
Dear sir: I played for the Fort Frances Muskies hockey team from 1982-86. We had a lot of success, winning gold at the All-Ontario championship in 1986. I had the opportunity to be on a team with great players, but more importantly, great people. One player I remember well was […]
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 […]
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 […]
