Doug McIntosh passed away Saturday, July 4, 1998 in Chilliwack, B.C. He was born June 26, 1940 in Sleeman, Ont. to the late Hugh and Lil McIntosh. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Gladys (Tolton); brother, Lawrence and wife, Margaret, of Vernon, B.C.; and nephew, David. He […]
Letters
All newspapers encourage letters to the editor and intend to print the opinions of their readers with as few restrictions as possible. The Fort Frances Times is no exception.
Rules governing letters to the editor in the Fort Frances Times are:
All letters must be signed, and the name of the writer will be printed with all letters published.
The writer must submit his/her letter in person and satisfactory identify themselves, or submit a telephone number to be used to verify that the letter was actually written by the person whose name is included on it, delaying publication if necessary to make the verification.
Letter will not be accepted from people outside the local coverage area unless the letters are written on a topic of primarily local interest.
If a letter attacks another individual or group, the Times will allow a response in the same edition.
Letters should not exceed 300 words and may be edited for length and content.
Michael Howard Ossachuk, of 2816 Dublin Bvld., Colorado Springs, Co., passed away Friday, July 3, 1998 at Canon City, Co. He was born Oct. 11, 1962 in Fort Frances, Ont. He grew up in Fort Frances, and went to school there through grade 11. He also attended Rainy River Community […]
After her lengthy, heroic struggle with cancer, Stephanie Dale Carroll, eight, peacefully passed away at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. on Thursday, July 2, 1998. She was a very giving and caring little lady who touched the hearts and souls of everyone who came into contact with her. […]
Lydia “Lyda” Elizabeth Margaret Tyckon, 81, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence Wednesday, July 1, 1998. She was born May 26, 1917 in Fort Frances to the late William and Mary Ash. She was united in marriage to William […]
After a valiant battle, Carson Baldwin passed away on June 30, 1998 at the Victoria General Hospital. He was born Aug. 21, 1947 to Mary Constance and Donald Charles Baldwin, who predeceased him. Carson leaves to mourn his wife, Jane Ann; his sons, William Carson, Andrew MacKenzie, and Barry James; […]
In Winnipeg’s St. Boniface Hospital, in the company of family members, Wilf Book passed away June 30, 1998 after a brief battle with cancer. He was 80 years of age. Wilf began his teaching career in 1938 in MacGregor, Man. and subsequently taught in MacGregor, Carberry, Bowsman, and Swan River […]
Dear editor: I am writing to congratulate all of the TVOntario supporters in Northwestern Ontario who spoke out against the privatization of TVO and were heard. In October and November last year, the volunteer TVO regional councillors undertook the challenge of letter writing and awareness campaigns to inform the stakeholders […]
Dear sir: In response to Maureen Hanson’s letter to the editor on June 24, 1998 in the Fort Frances Times. Yes, I happen to agree with Mrs. Hanson’s statement that it is important for all citizens to voice their opinion on the “Lands for Life” issue. Because as it is […]
Don Cooper passed away peacefully in Thunder Bay, Ont. on June 27, 1998 at the age of 85. Born in Manitoba, the family moved to Fort Frances, Ont. where he received his education. In 1940, he married Sarah Jean Dick and they moved to Fort William. He worked at Can […]
Tyra Marjorie Tullio, born June 26, 1998, daughter of Michael and Brenda Tullio of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away June 27, 1998 at Winnipeg Children’s Hospital. Tyra is survived by her grandparents, Giovanni and Rosaria Tullio of St. Catharines, and Walter and Catherine DiTullio of South Porcupine; great-grandparents, Robert Quine […]
Dear sir: Jeff Steinke’s letter of last week was quite amusing. I realize his intent was to attract interest to the open house which outlined the “Lands for Life” process. And if it managed to do that, then I am very glad. Yes, it is important for all citizens to […]
Dear sir: Whatever happened to “innocent until proven guilty?” We recently saw a gentleman’s name and reputation dragged through the mud. The lady responsible for collecting the monies for these Nevada tickets had ’fessed up in January, 1997 in a letter to the editor. I believe she admitted it was […]
