The province will look into a regional price strategy, and possibly cap electricity costs, according to an announcement by Premier Dalton McGuinty at the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association’s annual general meeting April 26-29 in Thunder Bay. NOMA had asked Energy minister Donna Cansfield and Premier McGuinty, both of whom attended […]
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Like every federal budget since Confederation, the first one tabled by Stephen Harper’s minority Conservative government yesterday afternoon was greeted—predictably—by cheers and jeers alike. On the one hand, individual Canadians should be seeing more money in the pockets thanks to the various tax breaks unveiled by Finance minister Jim Flaherty—most […]
Dear editor: In regards to the proposal to re-route traffic in Fort Frances, I noticed the town would have to resurface Second Street East because of the fact it would turn into a highway. I am sure the final price tag would be in the millions. With that being said, […]
Dear sir: We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank the residents of Fort Frances, Couchiching, Emo, Blackhawk, Bergland, and Sleeman for coming through with your generous support of the Kidney Foundation during its recent door-to-door campaign. Because of you, as well as the zone captains and […]
Dear editor: For the past several years, I have had the incredible privilege of coaching the Little League baseball team based out of Emo, Manitou Rapids, Barwick, and Stratton area. I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank our past and present sponsors. In our inaugural year, we […]
Dear editor: In response to the letter to editor in last week’s Times headlined “Witch hunt,” we will attempt to try to set the record straight. Being elected members of council, it is our duty to act on issues in the best interest of the taxpayers. When council expense questions […]
JACKSON–Born to Phillip and Crystal, nee Kocuiba, of Calgary, AB., a boy, Sylas Lee, weighing 7 lbs. 11.5 oz. on April 15, 2006. Proud sister is Sydni, and grandparents are Carl and Violet Kocuiba of Fort Frances, Ont., and Norman and Dianne Jackson of Prince Albert, SK.
PETERSON–Born to Derek Peterson of Manitou and Pam Mandamin of Whitedog, a baby boy, Jessie Peterson, weighing 5 lbs. 3 oz. on April 22, at The Women’s Hospital, Winnipeg, MB.
HUZIAK–Born to Philip and Kara, nee Dunning, of Barwick, Ont., a boy, Benjamin Dale, weighing 8 lbs. 8 oz. on April 19, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
HAMILTON–Born to Chelsey Armstrong and Justin Hamilton of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Evan Dominic Joseph, weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. on April 24, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
LIDKEA–Born to Bruce and Jennifer, nee Wilson, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Piper Alexandra, weighing 7 lbs. 2 oz. on April 25, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital Fort Frances, Ont.
Lost in the excitement of the Stanley Cup playoffs, very few sports fans, myself included, have taken notice of the good start the Toronto Blue Jays are off to in Major League Baseball’s ultra-competitive American League East. My interest in the baseball season doesn’t usually start until some time around […]
