Dear editor: I was interested to read the letter to the editor from Mr. Loren Hepworth in the May 29 edition of the Times, where he reassured everyone of how safe our food supply is. I won’t comment on the content of this “letter” further. I will only point out […]
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Dear editor: Are any taxpayers livid over the town’s antics and concerns about funding denials? I am because of several reasons and maybe you should be, as well. The town made a plan for replacement of some of its infrastructure, such as sewer replacement that is 93 years old and […]
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Camille Annette Dittaro (Cooper), 59, of Fort Frances, Ont., announces her sudden passing on Friday, May 31, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Cammy was born May 1, 1954 in International Falls, Mn. to Ormond and Maxine Cooper […]
On Friday, May 31, 2013, a star fell from the sky and the sun has not been as bright ever since, tragically, Laureen was taken from us. Laureen was born Feb. 16, 1964 in Atikokan, Ont., moving to Fort Frances, Ont. in 1974, where she attended Alberton School and graduated […]
Opposition MPs and MPPs always are looking to score political points—and local MPP Sarah Campbell tried to do just that last week. With both guns blazing, she slammed a proposal to reduce daily catch limits from four walleye to two for non-residents, arguing the change will unfairly penalize fishing camp […]
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Camille Annette Dittaro, 59, of Fort Frances, Ont., announces her sudden passing on Friday, May 31, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. A memorial service to celebrate Camille’s life will be held Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 11 […]
Three weekends ago, I was looking forward to the snow disappearing from my yard. And that weekend, I raked parts of my lawn. Two weekends ago, I was hoping I could put my boat in the water by the following weekend. My lawn and yard waste had been hauled to […]
After a great deal of consultation with people across the Kenora-Rainy River riding, this past week I announced my decision to support the 2013 provincial budget. This was not an easy decision to make. But after all factors were considered, I have no doubt it is the right one. Since […]
Sadly, our family lost our Grandpa Bliss on Friday night. Thankfully, he slipped away quite quickly. Grandpa and his quick talk will be greatly missed. You had to be on your toes and be prepared for him to tell you pretty much anything. If you didn’t know him well, you […]
