The U.S. government has taken action regarding an ongoing dispute between Minnesota and Ontario over fishing restrictions in place on Rainy River and Lake of the Woods. Betty Wires, Lake of the Woods supervisor for the Ministry of Natural Resources, said it appears the state has opted to ignore the […]
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The task of chairing the biggest event in Fort Frances is–without question–a difficult one.
Dear sir: I am writing this letter for a couple of reasons. One, remember your family and keep in touch. So much is lost because families do not keep in contact. Stories, tales, and history are lost if there is no one to continue to pass this information on to […]
To the editor: As a former resident of Rainy River District, a frequent visitor to the district, and a subscriber to the Fort Frances Times, I would like to point out a couple of facts to the Conservative candidate from Fort Frances in the upcoming provincial election. Ms. Beyak seems […]
Dear editor: On behalf of Front Street Manor’s tenants and staff, I would like to say a big thank you to Abitibi-Consolidated, Paul Bock, and Charlie Turgeon. We attended the community fire training on May 10-11. It was very interesting. I sure learned a lot about fire and the course […]
Dear sir: I am writing in regards to the article in the Fort Frances Times last Wednesday with reference to the nearly 100-year-old church in La Vallee. The church is actually only about 60 years old and not nearly 100 years old. The original church was completely torn down around […]
Dear sir: The “Great Dream” for our polticians begins. Anyone running for public office has honest ideas and intentions to do the best job for their constituents if elected. They are all getting “carried away” during the campaign with promises they are unable to keep, regardless which party is being […]
Dear sir: On behalf of the festival committee, I would like to thank all individuals, businesses, and organizations that helped make our 59th-annual Music and Drama Festival possible. I would especially like to say thank you to the volunteers who helped run the sessions, acting as chairperson, adjudicator’s assistant and […]
Dear sir: The weather was not warm or inviting but your generosity and goodwill shone through to help us achieve a very successful Tag Day for ’99 (May 7). Thank you for your contributions, allowing La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary members to further enhance patient care in our hospital. Each person […]
Dear sir: Mike Harris has one of the poorest attendance records in the Ontario Legislature compared to those of recent premiers. Since the Tories came to power, there have been a total of 214 votes called in the Legislature and Mike missed 158 of these (a whopping 74 percent). He […]
Dear editor: I would like to thank the many people who contributed once more to a very successful spring clean-up. Originally, the plan was designed to help senior citizens, disabled people, and those without access to a truck or trailer (or to a friend, relative, or neighbour who had one) […]
