Wanda Vivian Wise, 86, of 901 Shevlin Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008. She was born Aug. 3, 1922, in Chokio, Mn. to the late Edward and Helen Schmidt. Wanda grew up and attended school in Herman, Mn., where she lived on the family […]
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Mrs. Alice Valdock peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2009. She was born March 8, 1919 to Ingeborg and Jorgen Olson. Mom was the last of 16 children in her family. She is survived by her children, Ron (Julia) Valdock, Bruce (Linda) Valdock, Linton (Trudy) Valdock, Brian (Rossalyn) Valdock, […]
In loving memory of Ernie Ross, 74, who passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 12, 2009 at his home following a lengthy illness. Born April 25, 1934 in Stratton, Ont., Ernie was the second-oldest of nine children. Prior to coming to Dryden, Ont., Ernie worked in Minaki, Ont. and Atikokan, […]
Keith and Joanne Gosselin Dear editor: Let us start by saying we are not opposed to Fort Frances having a public library, but we would like to commend Mayor Avis and the councillors who voted against the new library proposal because of the cost. It will save a declining and […]
Ted Brockie Dear editor: Last week I noticed a large number of individuals at the field behind the high school “hastening” the snow to melt to free it up for soccer. My agenda? The “fast eroding” quarter-mile track surrounding the football field. The track has seen no upkeep and is […]
Vivian Olson Dear editor: With the snow disappearing and warmer weather coming, everyone likes to get out in it. Last fall when walking down some of the streets that have sidewalks, and those that just have a road, you have to watch everywhere you walk so you don’t step in […]
Tom Pearson In reference to the proposal by the Ministry of Tourism to create new tourism regions in Northern Ontario, I think it is absolutely ludicrous the Ontario government would not support making a 12th region called “Sunset Country.” Although it would not surprise me that once again the Ontario […]
Paul Pirie Dear editor: I am absolutely appalled at town council’s decision to not go ahead with the library project. Don’t they understand that in this day and age of dwindling employment prospects, education is more important than ever? (there always seems to be cash for anything to do with […]
Jock Dampier Dear editor: I would like to express my concern and disappointment over the recent vote by Fort Frances town council to withdraw their support for the construction of a new library. Although I can only imagine the financial challenges council faces in their attempt to be fiscally responsible […]
Gladys Martin Dear editor: Thank you for printing my letter concerning the relocation of the Hallett to the riverfront. I have lived on the riverfront for 51 years and it is still zoned as residential according to my taxes. Can the town legally place whatever it wants in front of […]
Patsy Roy To the editor: Crosses: the meaning of . . . the devastating day. I am writing in response to Tami LeBlanc’s letter asking that the cross on Highway 11/71 west of town be allowed to remain. I agree with Tami that the cross should be allowed to stay […]
It was disappointing, though not unexpected, that Tourism minister Monique Smith told delegates attending the Northern Ontario Municipal Association’s annual conference in Fort Frances last week that she could not promise “Sunset Country” will remain a separate entity when the province overhauls its system of travel regions as recommended by […]
