Lorna Lilian Coulson passed away quietly, with her family by her side, at the Joseph Creek Village in Cranbrook, B.C. on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 at the age of 98. Lorna was born Sept. 21, 1913, in Burriss, Ont. She married Wilfred Ryerson Coulson on Oct. 17, 1934 in Fort […]
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Debora Cadene Dear editor: The red polka dot. A universal sign that means no hunting, no trespassing, private property, and keep out. It is very visible and will be located on trees, fence posts, or stakes that have been hammered into the ground. These usually run alongside a piece of […]
Michael Bird Dear editor: Although I agree with Jackie Lampi-Hughes that Hallowe’en is a wonderful event for young children, and not for teenagers of 15, 16, or 17 years of age, I would point out that a curfew would greatly impact the work of a great bunch of high school […]
Kalan Kielczewski Dear editor: To my shock, I read in last week’s paper that the town once again is looking at having the Nelson Street Park re-zoned from an “open space” to residential (R2). They proposed this back in 2004 and again in 2008, and as far as I’m concerned […]
Lynn Richardson Dear editor: Over the past few years, the town has lost several historical buildings—the high school, Robert Moore, and other schools, and we don’t know about the old library. Now the Rainy Lake Hotel seems likely to be demolished. If this is so, then it simply could be […]
Duane Hicks Plans are coming together for the 54th-annual “Parade of Lights,” which will be held here this Saturday (Nov. 26). Brenda Kellar of Causeway General Insurance Brokers Ltd., the parade’s sponsor, said everything is shaping up well. And while she hasn’t been contacted by too many people registering their […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual general membership meeting Thursday, Dec. 1 from 4-6:30 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous here. It is open to all businesses, both Chamber members and non-Chamber members. The meeting will feature a guest speaker from Osisko Mining, who will […]
Heather Latter Actors from the Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company of London, England portrayed “Claus” and the original reindeer, “Glossie” and “Flossie,” in their rendition of “The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus” yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre as part of the “Kids and Company” entertainment series. The next […]
Heather Latter Phyllis Bedard, 92, along with her daughter, Linda Brigham, enjoyed a cup of tea and some sandwiches at St. John’s Anglican Church’s Christmas tea. A selection of baked goods, meat pies, and crafts also was available.
