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 […]
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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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
