Jeff Gustafson Dear editor: Every other week in my column, you hear me mention the words Sunset Country to describe our region. I also write fishing-related stories for various publications across North America, and in many of these I refer to Northwestern Ontario as Sunset Country. I’ll even go so […]
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Tami LeBlanc Dear editor: I am writing this letter in response to Mr. Michael J. Meunier’s letter to the editor, headlined “Distraction,” in last Wednesday’s Times. I am absolutely disgusted that someone would even take time out of their day to write such a sickening letter. This memorial cross set […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Fred M. McKelvie, 75, on Sunday, April 12, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Fred was born Sept. 12, 1933 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Albert “Mac” and Doris McKelvie. Upon graduation, Fred […]
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our dear wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Nina Gertrude Windego (Councillor), 75, of 126 Fifth St. E., Fort Frances, Ont. and formerly of Nicickousemenecaning First Nation, Ont., on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort […]
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Helen Jean Eide, 88, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital with her family at her side. Helen was born Jan. 23, 1921 in Fort Frances to the late Archibald and Cynthia Shaw […]
John Joseph Plichta, 81, of 304 Victoria Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. He was born Dec. 7, 1927 in Boissevain, Man. to the late Joseph and Axana Plichta. In earlier years, […]
Evidently some town councillors forgot April Fool’s Day was last Wednesday, not this past Monday. What else would explain their continued wavering on the new Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre even at the 11th hour? Do they not believe our library has out-grown and out-lived its current location […]
Kenneth J. Egan Dear editor: There is much to think about as one ponders the future of Fort Frances and district and its citizens. There is activity (i.e., the new school to replace the present Robert Moore, the new library and technology centre, and the moving of the Hallett), although […]
Jan Beazley Dear editor: The North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) board and staff wish to thank all of you who took the time to participate in our online engagement project “Share Your Story, Shape Your Care.” The North West LHIN is collecting information for our second Integrated Health […]
Andrew George Dear Mike: When I first started organizing a public forum on Pither’s Point/Agency #1, I knew I was initiating something people felt uncomfortable talking about. I faced a little bit of “non-encouraging” dialogue and cold shoulders from organizations—and even law enforcement. But what I witnessed at the forum […]
Arlene Georgeson Dear Mike: With our annual “Daffodil Drive” completed for another year, I want to thank everyone who offers continued support for this fundraiser. The local Beta Sigma Phi sorority volunteers to promote daffodil sales in Fort Frances with the hope that a cure for cancer can be found. […]
David Kircher Dear editor: This letter is in response to the comments attributed to the chairman of the Rainy River District School Board and its director of education in your April 1, 2009 article headlined “Kircher petition gains momentum.” The board has responded to my requests, however, their answers either […]
