Michael J. Meunier Dear editor: Re: the memorial cross set up on Highway 11/71 just past the CN tracks and below the Superior Propane bulk plant. We go to Fort Frances a couple of times a month, and we always are impressed by the decorations and flowers on that cross. […]
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Larry Wood Dear editor: I read with interest the column headlined “Call of the lake already beckoning” (From the Publisher’s Pen) in the March 25 edition of the Times. The serious question being, “When will the lake go out?” For the publisher, here are some stats I’ve had the opportunity […]
George Charles Bartlett, 80, of 603 King’s Highway, Fort Frances, Ont., went to be with his Lord peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born Nov. 19, 1928 in Toronto, Ont. to the late Samuel and Madeline Bartlett. George was raised […]
Ella (“Oma”) Wicek, 81, of Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, April 3, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Ella was born Aug. 9, 1927 in Nurnberg, Germany to the late Max and Therese Turban. She came to Canada in 1953 and […]
Betty Joyce Sedgwick, of Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Betty was born in Minneapolis, Mn.. on August 4, 1922, the only child of Carl Henry and Emma Elizabeth (Comstock) Nelson. On Sept. 17, […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mabel McCormick, who passed away peacefully at home in Devlin, Ont. on Monday, March 30, 2009. She was born Aug. 17, 1944 in Winnipeg, Man. to the late Steve and Millie Kuchar. Mabel grew up in McMunn, Man., attending […]
Barry Cox, 87, of 960 First St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully Monday, March 30, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born Aug. 27, 1921 in Emo, Ont. to the late Walter and Edna Cox. Barry moved to Fort Frances with his family […]
Ralph Taylor Dear editor: There is an urgency to implement immediate action to reduce the impacts of addictions, in particular, prescription drug abuse, and to ensure people have access and receive treatment in a timely manner. We must come together as a community to develop real solutions that affect change. […]
David Kircher Dear editor: Last week, the Town of Fort Frances released the costs and expenses related to the mayor and councilors for public information. On Feb. 22, 2009, I submitted an e-mail to the Rainy River District School Board requesting detailed budgets of the board and trustee compensation and […]
Lilliane Margaret Grimard, 78, who was born Oct. 21, 1930, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on March 20, 2009. She was predeceased by her grandparents, Maria (Aiti) and John Miller; parents, Margaret and Elias Wuori; two sons, Royce and Ross; sister, Irene; grandson, Dorian; husbands, Robert […]
Dorothy Judson, 88, passed away Monday, March 23, 2009 at her home in Emo, Ont. with her family at her side. Dorothy was born May 1, 1920 in Emo to the late William and Helen Mason. She will be missed and remembered for many reasons—one of Dorothy’s most incredible talents […]
