The Café in Hooterville was simply buzzing when I walked in the other morning. Puddin’ Pye was tipped back in the head chair at the debating table, his cup out for his third refill. “Well sir, let me tell you, did ya’ see it?” quizzed the Hooterville Sage in a […]
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Word has been received that Helen Toth, a former resident of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. on March 29, 1999. She was predeceased by her husband, Bela, in July, 1994. She was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1909. After the Second World War, […]
Ethel Dora Paterson of Scarborough, Ont., formerly of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully at Scarborough General Hospital surrounded by family on Saturday, March 27, 1999. She was born Jan. 17, 1913 to the late Arthur and Louise Message in Schreiber, Ont., where she received her early education. After completion […]
Doris W. Thayer, 99, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, March 27, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Doris was born Feb. 24, 1900 in Coudersport, Penn. to the late Horace Vredenburg and Minnie Quimby. On Nov. 28, 1920, she was […]
Louis Celos Boileau, of 660 First St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, March 25, 1999 peacefully at home with family members by his side. Louis, 78, was born in Fort Frances on Sept. 21, 1920 to Jean-Baptiste Boileau and Marie Louise Blais. He was predeceased by his parents, […]
On Sunday, March 21, 1999, Gerald Ryan passed away peacefully at Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. He was born March 25, 1930 in St. Vital, man. Gerald is survived by his wife, Aileen; son, Warren; daughter, Linda; son-in-law, David (Turgeon); and grandchildren, Matheson, MacKenzie, and Lindsey Dale. He also is […]
Wesley Harland passed away peacefully at home after 94 years of service and commitment to his family and friends. Wesley had the good fortune of marrying Agnes Lee on July 25, 1934 in Hazelcliffe, Sask. Agnes and Wesley together raised five children. Wesley remains a mentor and friend to their […]
The White-fronted Goose is quite a common one in western Canada, all the prairies, and down the Pacific coast. In the fall, it is a common migrant through Manitoba, and some flocks appear on the lakes and in the grainfields of Northern Ontario from time to time. White-fronts are of […]
To the editor: I’m Bob Cottam, they guy with the plaid tam that you see on occasion and who contributes to the Times occasionally. Some time ago, a friend of mine gave me a clipping entitled “What is a customer?” Having operated a business, namely Red Deer Lodge at Nestor […]
Dear sir: This is in response to your column, “The plot thickens,” in last week’s Times. I believe this article to be a direct attack on my father, Glenn Witherspoon. Mr. Behan, with your “plot twists,” you make unfair accusations about my father’s character and integrity. The inside story is […]
Dr. William Andrew “Andy” McLachlin Russell, a family physician from 1947-1984, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at his home in Vineland with his family around him. Dr. Russell was born in Sovereign, Sask. almost 82 years ago, where he attended public school and high school in Regina. His […]
