Stanley Bruyere, 87, of Couchiching First Nation, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Stanley was born in Couchiching First Nation, where he resided his entire life. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. As per his request, there […]
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Darcy Banman Dear editor: It is with great appreciation that I write this letter. Back on March 16, The Bargain! Shop kicked off our third-annual Paper Egg campaign with Easter Seals Canada. Nationally, we set a goal to raise $200,000, which was to be achieved by donations from The Bargain! […]
Jacquie Csik Dear editor: The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary would like to take their hats off to the businesses and generous citizens of Fort Frances once again. Without the support and donations that you generously gave to us on Friday, May 15, our “tag day” would not have had the […]
Barb Gustafson Dear editor: A few words from an irate senior who was ticketed on Tuesday, May 12 while attending the funeral at St. John’s Anglican Church. I, too, went to the town hall to protest this ticket. Does the bylaw officer go down the street for every funeral at […]
Bill Krukoski Dear editor: In reflection of town council’s bylaw to fine town residents who feed deer, I wish to make the following comments: 1. Why council’s decision is wrong is it places absolutely no common sense or thought in their actions other than to say you feed deer, you’re […]
Pat McPherson Dear editor: Of all the letters submitted to the editor by Bill Krukoski and Allan Bedard, all the petitions and meetings they have attended, plus sharing their concerns many times to council, it seems to me they are getting nowhere fast. Before I continue with this letter, I […]
Tim Woods Dear editor: Isn’t it humbling to know that in this little town of Fort Frances, the past is so much more important than the future! While we remain unable to raise enough to build a new library and technology centre, it is entirely possible to spend a million […]
With the town’s largest employer forced to restructure under bankruptcy protection, and the forest industry overall continuing to tank, it’s safe to say Fort Frances is facing an uncertain future the likes of which hasn’t been seen since the Great Depression. Too bad not a lot of people seem to […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Patricia Ann Nicholson, on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at her home in Rainy River, Ont. Pat was born in Rainy River on March 17, 1943 to the late Jack and Ruth Armstrong. […]
WHITEYE-SHEBAGEGIT–Born to Rebecca Whiteye and Frank Shebagegit, of Onigaming FN, Ont., a girl, Maryn Raelene Mai, weighing 10 lbs. 7 oz. on May 20, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
BLIGHT-SPENCER–Born to Shannon Blight and Roger Spencer, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Nico, weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz. on May 19, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
