Dear sir: I am writing on behalf of the Rainy River District Music Festival Association to thank all businesses and individuals who, so far this year, have generously contributed funds to the festival. Your help is certainly appreciated. This year, the F.W. Evans Scholarship, formerly awarded to piano students RCM […]
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A baby-sitter or an older brother or sister is often responsible for the care and safety of young children. Knowing what to do in the event of a poisoning, and following proper poisoning prevention behaviours, are an important part of that responsibility. Caregivers should know children who are poisoned by […]
The moose is the largest member of the deer family in the world. It is found in Europe and Asia, as well as North America. There are several races, the largest of which is found in Alaska, where a bull can go up to the size of a horse–about seven […]
Valida Roberts, 88, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999. Valida was born Jan. 8, 1911 in Masseau, Que. and was raised in Rainy River District. She worked as a Registered Nurse and on March 31, 1943, Valida was […]
In his 86th year, Ralph passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998 in Hawkesbury, Ont. He was the beloved husband of Julia (Jardine) of Napanee and formerly Hamilton; dearly loved father of Michael (Louise) Whetstone of Hawkesbury and Louise (James) Stokes of Hamilton; grandfather of Michele and David Whetstone; and brother […]
Harry Cooper, 82, of 631 King’s Highway, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born Jan. 17, 1917 in McCreary, Man. to the late “Nels” and “Maggie” Cooper. Harry lived briefly in Manitoba before moving with his family […]
Chanteya Cheryl Jones, infant daughter of Michael Jones and Candace Perrault, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in Cambridge, Ont. She was born July 10, 1997 in Fort Frances, Ont. Chanteya was predeceased by her maternal grandmother, Margaret Perrault; paternal great-grandfather, John Jones Sr.; paternal aunt, […]
Helen (Chowhan) Hogan, 81, of Surrey, B.C., formerly of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999 at Surrey Memorial Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Edmund Leo (Eddy) Hogan in November, 1983. Helen is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Sandra Merko (Delbert) of Mesa, Az., Joanne Hogan […]
James Steele “Jim” Munro, 83, of Fort Frances, Ont. and formerly of Dance Township, Ont., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital. He was born Sept. 6, 1915 in Dance Township to the late John Munro and Jean Steele. Jim had lived most of his life […]
Dear editor: I would like to commend Kenora MPP Frank Miclash for his support of the spring bear hunt. It seems these days it is very difficult to get your local MPP to listen to their constituents. Mr. Hampton, are you listening? The sportsmen and women of “your” riding need […]
Dear sir: This is an open letter to the good people of Fort Frances–and in particular to the decent, kind-hearted person who found my little lost dog and returned her to me last Saturday. A few weeks ago, we were all shocked to read in the Times about an act […]
Dear editor: Last Wednesday, I went to Fort Frances to work on a pulpwood loader. While doing the necessary repairs, I broke off the bleeder valve. Any mechanic knows to replace it you need a special thread, which I did not have in stock. I went to several places in […]
