Bill Morrison Dear Mike: One of the things I really have missed over the last four or five years is the kraft and paper mill’s “25-Year Club” banquet. We would all get together and have a great meal, welcome the new members who worked 25 years, and spend a lot […]
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I love the month of June. In fact, aside from my birthday month of October, I think June takes the cake. I say that now while my lawn is still two days from another cut. Usually by the time I’m done mowing it, and because I have a big yard […]
There’s been a great deal of discussion recently about auto insurance rates in Ontario. A large part of that discussion has been focused on one of two bills that have been brought forward to combat high insurance rates in the Brampton area—that being Bill 45 proposed by my caucus colleague, […]
Municipalities across Ontario complained that former premier Mike Harris downloaded many provincial costs to them. But in doing that, the Conservative government transferred additional funding to offset some of those. In a more subtle method, Premier Dalton McGuinty—in a bid to eliminate the provincial deficit—has handed over to Rainy River […]
SKJENNA–Olaf and Tammy, nee Strom, are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful daughter, Freya Violet, born May 5, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. Weight 7 pounds, length 21 inches. Proud grandparents are Dr. Olaf and Pat Skjenna of Ottawa and Don and Sharon Strom of Emo. Great […]
While I’m not 100 percent certain, I’m thoroughly convinced this is the first time in the lengthy history of the Fort Frances Times that a sports writer has decided to talk about horse racing as the main subject of their weekly column. In fact, I’m pretty confident I’m the only […]
It’s hard to believe back in January that we actually get nice, warm weather here in Sunset Country. Well, it’s finally here and by the looks of the long-range forecast, we’re in the clear with nice weather for the next while. I love this time of year—and you couldn’t pay […]
It is with deep sorrow that we say goodbye to Garry Peter Ogier, 64, who passed away after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 3:15 p.m. at the Dryden Regional Health Centre in Dryden, Ont. He is survived by his children, Bradley, Cory (Julie), and […]
With sadness, the family announces the passing of Mildred (Millie) Mary Bell on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Honouring her request, there will be no service and a private interment will take place at a later date. If desired, in memoriam […]
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Justen B. Kroeker of Kenora, Ont. on May 13, 2012 at the young age of 22. Justen will be greatly missed by his mother, Laurie Lengyel, sister, Desiree Kroeker, and brother, DeaJea LeBlanc; grandmother, Bonnie Lengyel (Bill Schabler), who […]
With his beloved children and family by his side, Leonard F. Bedard Sr. passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the Thunder Bay Regional Heath Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. Leonard was born Jan. 14, 1957 in Fort Frances, Ont. He leaves to mourn his children, Leonard Jr., Joel (Monique), […]
