Kenneth J. Egan Dear sir: The headline in our local Fort Frances Times on March 10, 2010 read “Community effort key to doctor drive.” This was followed by a comprehensive article on a report by Geoff Gillon, for which he is to be commended. The “community effort” suggestion seems to […]

Betty Sivonen Dear editor: Just a few words to have my say about the meals at Rainycrest. I sure do agree with Shirley Russell’s and June Caul’s letters. We sure don’t need cold eggs for breakfast, or pork chops that are like a piece of wood, or mashed potatoes that […]

Dear editor: The 1st Fort Frances Sparks are asking people from across Rainy River District to join us on April 14 by wearing pink as a way to stand up and say “no” to bullying. Bullies are really bad. They make us feel sad and mad. Small kids, big kids, […]

MENSON–Born to Marcella Spoon and Vernon Menson, of Seine River First Nation, Ont., a girl, Joelle Diamond, weighing 7 lbs. 2 oz. on March 27, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

ANDERSON–Born to Alicia Nordon and Ryan Anderson, of Rainy River, Ont., a boy, Karsyn Timothy Robert, weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz. on March 26, 2010 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

JOHNSON–Born to Michael Johnson and Michelle Gouliquer, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Makaylee Nicole, weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. on March 25, 2010 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

ROSE–Born to Nicolette Williamson and Merv Rose Jr., of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Preston Hunter, weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz. on March 24, 2010 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

STRACHAN–Born to Melissa Brusven and Travis Strachan, a girl, Kailyn Marie, weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz. on March 24, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

VANDERMEER–Born to John and Cheryl, nee Yerxa, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Nathaniel David, weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. on March 24, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

CAMPAGNA–Born to Christina Sletmoen and Jason Campagna, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Lilianna Melody, weighing 8 lbs. 9 oz. on March 23, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

SMITH–Born to Cheryl Perrault and Vernon Smith, of Northwest Bay First Nation, Ont., a girl, Taliah Pristine Denise, weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz. on March 23, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

MOUNTAIN–Carly Zub & TJ Mountain of Red Deer, Alberta are pleased to announce the arrival of Seth Matthew, on Feb. 1, 2010, weighing 8 lbs. 9 oz. Grandparents are Renae Scheirer of Fort Frances, Ont., Douglas Zub of St. Mary’s, Ont., Dale LaBelle of Devlin, Ont., great-grandparents are Art & […]