Wanda Barker Dear editor: I recently read in the Winnipeg Free Press the section entitled “Random Acts of Kindness,” submitted by readers, and thought wouldn’t it be nice to have our local paper committed to a section such as this so local readers could be encouraged by the positive that […]
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Kiley Hanson Dear editor: With the 28th-annual Nestor Falls Winter Carnival now in the history books, many thanks are in order! On behalf of the Nestor Falls Recreation Committee, I would like to extend unwavering gratitude to all of the amazing businesses and individuals in Nestor Falls, Sioux Narrows, and […]
Shirley A. Russell Dear Mr. Editor: Thank you for allowing me this space in our paper. I felt that many residents of our area, if not all, would find considerable interest in my subject. My goodness, haven’t we gotten ourselves into quite a mess! Here we are with a government […]
Unexpectedly, the family announces the sudden passing of Albert Carrier at his residence in Fort Frances, Ont. on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the age of 62. He was diagnosed with PPH in 1990 and fought a valiant battle to the end. Albert was born in the Red Cross Hospital […]
Henry “Niigaanis” Copenace, 72, of 640 First St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Onigaming First Nation, Ont., passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Henry was born May 25, 1937 at Onigaming First Nation to […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Angeline Mary Chosa on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Angeline was born March 18, 1956 in Emo, Ont. to the late George and Mabel Johnson. She had worked at various tourist […]
Nick Wihnan Dear editor: I feel compelled to write this open and public letter to town council regarding their intent to sanction higher user fees in 2010 plus pass a hefty tax increase upon the residents of Fort Frances. I find I am in strong opposition to council’s action as […]
Bill Stearns Dear editor: It was nice to see an article on the Rainy River Community College women’s hockey team (Fort Frances Times, March 3). They are, without a doubt, one of the most successful hockey teams in this part of the country. For the past two years, they have […]
Norma Hulme, loving partner of Robert Wasykowski, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 at her home (10 Hyslop St., Chatham, Ont., N7M 4X1). She was born Oct. 27, 1953. She is survived by Robert; her daughter, Wendy Smalls; and step-daughter, Ashley. Also surviving are her mother, Louise; sisters, Beatrice J., […]
In loving memory of Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Gordon Roy Legarie, who passed away on Jan. 9, 2010 at the age of 57 in Edmonton, Alta. He was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Sept. 10, 1952 to Roy and Jean Legarie. As a boy growing up, he spent five years […]
