Dear editor: If you are like me, the new fallen snow has rekindled your Christmas spirit. Saying that, I find this a most opportune time to write this letter in regards to a good cause that once again can use the help of our community. In the fall of 2000, […]
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Dear sir: By now, “the facts according to Gomery” are out. Most Canadians do not expect more than details in the second report and wonder what its value really is. Clearly, the Liberal-initiated inquiry into Liberal behaviour simply wants us to believe that Paul Martin, the finance minister who provided […]
Dear Mike: I would just like to express my gratitude for the opportunity extended to us last Saturday by “tour de Fort.” The afternoon before their concert, Nexus gave a workshop to local percussionists (mainly from the Fort Frances Highlanders Pipe Band). This is part of Nexus’ mandate in partnership […]
Dear Mr. Editor: I find it difficult to comprehend the majority position of town council relating to the most significant matter confronting Fort Frances (and the surrounding municipalities) in many years. The issue revolves around the purchase agreement of the old Fort Frances Clinic and council’s resolution mandating a family […]
Dear sir: Fort Frances and district residents have two crises that are imminent. Both involve the health care of the residents of the Rainy River District. One clearly is a priority—the recruitment and retention of doctors managed under some kind of team health concept or group health association! A Sault […]
HARRISON–Born to Rod and Leah, nee Rose, of Devlin, Ont., a boy, Caleb David, weighing 6 lbs. 12 oz. on November 15, 2005 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
KELLAR–Born to Patricia Bullied and Brent Kellar, of Emo, Ont., a girl, Shelby Elizabeth, weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz. on November 16, 2005 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
My daughter, Sara, phoned from Sioux City, Iowa on the morning before the snow reached here—the same day Winnipeg also gained the six-inch cover. And then the next day, daughter, Carolyn, warned me not to face the dangerous streets here. But, hey, this is my homeland and I refuse to […]
So we all know the legend of the hockey parent. Or do we? Let me explain. A “hockey parent” is one who believes their son or daughter will be the next Wayne Gretzky. This usually has to do with the fact they had the kid on the ice 12 hours […]
There is a continuing storm brewing in Voyageurs National Park that runs along the Minnesota side of Rainy Lake. It blew up again with Barry “Woody” Woods’ decision to begin selling “SnoBear” winter vehicles to travel the frozen waters of Rainy Lake that border the national park. The park has […]
I haven’t stepped on a scale since April. It was a necessary evil that I figured had become unnecessary after losing 16 pounds during a 12-week stint in “Boot Camp.” After all, Oprah doesn’t use a scale anymore and she knows everything. She keeps track of her weight by how […]
Cascades Inc. announced today it will shut down its fine papers plant in Thunder Bay, affecting 375 employees. Cascades said the plant, which specializes in the manufacturing of coated papers, will close by next Jan. 21. “The current economic situation within the pulp and paper industry, along with the recent […]
