Glen Dale To the editor: The current hardships endured by families of area mill workers and forestry labour force are compelling. These have received a deserved and respectful hearing at MP John Rafferty’s well-attended “town hall” sessions. Promised financial settlements are in question; contractors’ faint hope of past due remuneration […]
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Tiffany Whalen Dear editor: Recently, the Youth Action Alliance was informed of its program funds being eliminated and the program being cancelled as of Aug. 31, 2009. The program started in June, 2005, and for the last four years it has taught many youth how to advocate and create change […]
Evidently the provincial government doesn’t abide by the well-known adage: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Youth Action Alliances across the province, including the local branch, have worked hard to convey the health risks of tobacco products, particularly to fellow teens, since their inception in 2005. They have lobbied […]
Jessie Hughes (nee Cay), 83, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2009 at the Rainy River Health Centre with her family by her side. Jessie was born in Inverness, Scotland on Aug. 17, 1925 to the late William and Alice Cay. Jessie was a draper’s […]
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of George Ottertail, 81, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. with his family by his side. George was born Nov. 5, 1927 at Lac La Croix First Nation. George was predeceased by […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Nels Arnold Stewart on Monday, June 1, 2009 at his residence on the Seine River after a short illness. Nels was born Aug. 26, 1932 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Amanda and John Stewart. He started […]
BOSHKAYKIN–Born to Stacy Kabatay and Carrie Boshkaykin, of Mine Centre, Ont., a girl, Layna Frances, weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz. on May 28, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
MORRISSEAU–Born to Jenna Tucker and Todd Morrisseau, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Noah Trystan Thomas, weighing 6 lbs. 3 oz. on May 27, 2009 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
