Allan Bruce, 74, of 1520 10th Ave. W., International Falls, Mn., passed away Monday, June 10, 1998 at the Falls Memorial Hospital in International Falls. He was born Nov. 19, 1923 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Alexander “Alex” and Mary Bruce. Allan served in the Canadian Army, stationed […]
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Fait accompli. The Oxford American Dictionary defines it as “a thing that is already done and not reversible.” Oh, Mayor Glenn Witherspoon, for one, won’t say the proposed restructuring of the fire hall here that was unveiled at Monday night’s council meeting is a done deal. In fact, CAO Bill […]
As everyone knows, there’s two sides to every story. And that’s the primary reason why the Times has a policy to contact anyone who is specifically attacked in a letter to the editor and give them opportunity to respond. One such letter arrived at the office last week from a […]
Dear sir: We, at Tompkins Hardware in Emo, are celebrating 100 years in business (1898-1998), with celebrations on July 2-4. To help us with these celebrations, we are looking for pictures, articles purchased over the years, any means of trade, such as coins, bills, or objects, old bill of sale […]
Sir: Recently we had the opportunity to experience the performance of “100 Years of Broadway” by the Rainy River Community Care. It was an exceptionally delightful evening we thoroughly enjoyed. The group and their leaders are to be commended for their hard work, confidence, and pursuit of excellence. We look […]
Dear sir: I am issuing a challenge to all of the interest groups and individuals who care about the use of Ontario’s public lands. I am challenging them to demonstrate leadership. Ontario is blessed with an abundance of natural wealth–open spaces, lakes, rivers, forests, and wilderness. Much of these resources […]
Mr. Cleland “Clee” Lundy, 62, of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away Sunday, June 7, 1998 in hospital. Clee was born July 31, 1935 in Emo, Ont. to Forrest and Edna Lundy. He worked in the logging industry his entire life, as an independent logger and as a supervisor with Woodlands […]
Rita I. Nagurski passed away June 7, 1998. She was born Jan. 1, 1919 in Fort Frances, Ont. She was predeceased by husband, Marion; her parents, Fletcher and Alnora Huffman; sister, Phyllis Rose; and brother, Arthur Huffman. She is survived by four daughters, Judy Berryman (Pat), Deb Nagurski (Jeff Rassmussen), […]
Isabel Harriet Harasymyk, 79, of Barwick, Ont., passed away Sunday, June 7, 1998 in Barwick. Isabel was born May 6, 1919 in Emo, Ont. to the late William and Cora Wilson. She was raised in Barwick, and on Nov. 2, 1938 was united in marriage to Bill Harasymyk. Together, Isabel […]
Gladys Dorothy Jonassen, 75, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away Wednesday, June 3, 1998 after a courageous battle with cancer at Riverside Health Care Facilities in Fort Frances. She was born Jan. 24, 1923 in Rainy River to Phillip and Mella Roblin. Gladys grew up in Rainy River District, and […]
Tensions in a group boiled over in Northwestern Ontario this week–and the fallout is only just beginning. No, it’s not word Ginger is parting company with the “Spice Girls,” although that news has caused youngsters right here in Fort Frances to go into denial. Rather, the fireworks began Monday when […]
Dear sir: The Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association would like to inform residents of the province about our beliefs and representations regarding the “Lands for Life” Crown land use planning process. As you may or may not be aware, the provincial government has set up three regional “roundtables” across the province. […]
