One can accept “The National” broadcasting from Ottawa to cover a federal election. One can accept it coming to us from the dark streets of Montreal during the height of the ice-storm aftermath. But Peter Mansbridge in Washington, D.C. to anchor the coverage of U.S. President Bill Clinton’s alleged misdeeds […]

Here in Northwestern Ontario, we have quite a few hawks, which fall into four different categories. The Accipiters are called “bird” hawks because a good part of their regular diet is made up of smaller birds. So these are the very few hawks which really give all of the others […]

Sir: In reference to “Moving with Mike” (Jan. 21), I think Mike should take a look at any dictionary and see that an “anthem” is certainly not classed as anything other than a song of praise or devotion. “O Canada” is, after all, our national anthem and it has been […]

Dear sir: In many of our small towns, and even in our larger ones, the railway station was long the hub of activity. We went there to listen to news wire, to meet other townspeople, or to hang around waiting for the next train. We greeted long-lost relatives, and said […]

Dear sir: This letter is in regards to an incident that recently happened at my home. I own a three-year-old black cat, who is regularly tied outside of my house. Even though he “escapes” occasionally, my family tries to have him tied out of respect, consideration, and politeness for our […]

Mary ‘Sis’ Lundon, of 532 Front St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly at La Verendrye General Hospital on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1998 at the age of 65. She was born Mary Leone Hird on June 4, 1932 in Powell River, B.C. Sis enjoyed her life to the fullest. With […]

Earl Hatch, of New Westminster, B.C., passed away there Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1998. He was born March 28, 1917 in Tenstrike, Mn. to the late David and Bessie Hatch. At a young age, Earl moved with his family to Ontario, where he later farmed, and for a time worked on […]

Gregory Alfred Halwachs, 27, of Edam, Sask., passed away at his home on Jan. 25, 1998 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Steinbach, Man. on Jan. 27, 1970 to Gloria and Alfred Halwachs. He is survived and sadly missed by his wife, Noelle; his sister, Carrie, […]

Born to Julie (nee Burback) and Larry Stromness, a baby boy, Isaac Daniel on December 23, 1997, weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Randy and Katie nee Stinson, of Fort Frances are pleased to announce the early arrival of their daughter, Madysen Paige, weighing 5 lbs. 6 1/2 oz. at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital on December 26, 1997. Proud grandparents are Sylvester and Shirley Armstrong of Rainy River and Blayne and Irene Orr […]

Born to Len and Shelly, nee Shyiak, of 642 Third St. Fort Frances, Ont., a baby boy, Tyler Martin, weighing 6 lbs. 7 oz. on January 3, 1998 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Born to Ferman and Lorna, nee Gingerich, of Devlin, Ont., a baby boy, Aaron James, weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. on January 10, 1998 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.