Dan Falloon Theoren Fleury knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity. While the former NHL’er had a number of memorable on-ice moments throughout his 15-year career, there were several lows that began early on as a youngster growing up in Russell, Man. The 41-year-old won a Stanley Cup in […]
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Peggy Revell Amanda Dent held her daughter, Madelyn, as students in John Cousineau’s Grade 1 class at St. Michael’s School said “goodbye” at the end of another session of the “Roots of Empathy” program Monday morning. Designed to promote emotional literacy and prevent bullying, the program sees Madelyn visit the […]
Duane Hicks Kenzie Begin enjoyed some soup Sunday at the annual “Development and Peace” soup-and-bun fundraiser organized by the St. Mary’s Youth Group. The youths made bread and buns, with advice from Helen and Ray Cousineau, as well as served up hot soup donated by parishioners. Holding a dinner on […]
Peggy Revell Holding on tight go her little sister, Kallahan, Kennah LeBlanc, along with Missy Hammond, raced down the hill by the curling club in Nestor Falls during the community’s annual winter carnival over the weekend. See story on B3.
Dan Falloon Muskie Donovan Cousineau tried to win back a face-off from Dryden Eagles’ forward Grant Valiquette in Game 1 of their best-of-three NorWOSSA final here Friday night. Cousineau tallied twice as Fort High won 5-4 in overtime, then went on to sweep the series with a 3-0 win in […]
Nick Wihnan Dear editor: I feel compelled to write this open and public letter to town council regarding their intent to sanction higher user fees in 2010 plus pass a hefty tax increase upon the residents of Fort Frances. I find I am in strong opposition to council’s action as […]
Bill Stearns Dear editor: It was nice to see an article on the Rainy River Community College women’s hockey team (Fort Frances Times, March 3). They are, without a doubt, one of the most successful hockey teams in this part of the country. For the past two years, they have […]
Norma Hulme, loving partner of Robert Wasykowski, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 at her home (10 Hyslop St., Chatham, Ont., N7M 4X1). She was born Oct. 27, 1953. She is survived by Robert; her daughter, Wendy Smalls; and step-daughter, Ashley. Also surviving are her mother, Louise; sisters, Beatrice J., […]
In loving memory of Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Gordon Roy Legarie, who passed away on Jan. 9, 2010 at the age of 57 in Edmonton, Alta. He was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Sept. 10, 1952 to Roy and Jean Legarie. As a boy growing up, he spent five years […]
Changing the lyrics to “O Canada,” the trial balloon floated by the Harper government in last Wednesday’s throne speech, went over like a lead balloon—forcing the Tories to backtrack within 48 hours. The vast majority voiced outage against revamping the line “in all thy sons command” to something more gender […]
The House of Commons finally resumed sitting last week after a long and an unnecessary prorogation layoff, and as always, the first week back is the busiest and most important of the parliamentary calendar. Two events dominated this first week: the speech from the throne and the presentation of the […]
What a great weekend we enjoyed. The sound of water dripping off our roof and running down the gutter pipes is a welcome sign. The warm sun has created spring fever in my veins. The slush ice that filled our street sidewalks is disappearing, being replaced by puddles. Walkers are […]
