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 […]
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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 […]
Linda Wiens
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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 […]
Shouldn’t January be the most productive, joyous, and stress-free time of the year? Think about it. We hold in the palms of our hands a brand new year. And what fun it is to dream about the possibilities and pleasures ahead! Anything could happen in 1999. Think of the gifts […]
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 […]
Albert Severe Bedard, 67, of 100 Sixth St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. Albert was born March 7, 1931 in Fort Frances to Ferdinand and Rose Bedard. Albert had lived all his life in Fort Frances. He began […]
Clare Maguire, born April 18, 1946, passed away at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, Ont. on Monday, Jan. 18, 1999 with her family by her side. Born in Fort Frances, Ont., she grew up in the family home in Burriss. Clare moved to Thunder Bay, Ont. in 1967 and was married […]
Ovide Larocque, 58, of 818 Wright Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Ovide was born May 31, 1940 in Pinewood, Ont. to the late “Tony” and “Sis” Larocque. He was raised in Pinewood until he moved with his […]
