VOS–Born to Dan and Lisa, of Emo, Ont., a boy, Nathanael Roger, weighing 10 lbs. 8 oz., on February 21, 2009 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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Judith Carol Carter, 56, of 513 Armit Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, March 9, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. She was born March 31, 1952 in Fort Frances. Judy graduated from Lakehead University in 1972 with a library technology diploma. On May 6, 1972, […]
Bill KrukoskiAllan T. Bedard Dear Mr. Editor: We would like to provide residents in Rainy River District with an update regarding our previous letter seeking government action to protect the natural resources of Canada from being sold off by corporations. We further called on AbitibiBowater to place its Fort Frances […]
The Grade 3 class at Donald Young School Dear editor: Are you ready for gardening season? Gardening can be enjoyable for everyone. Experience the burst of flavours from your very own fresh fruits and vegetables. As you crunch and munch, you are doing your body a healthy favour! Not only […]
Cathie Sinninghe Dear editor: We live close to the “green space” on Nelson and Mosher, which currently is being looked at for rezoning to allow for the building of another condominium. I just found out that there have been a few town meetings regarding this possible development—and no one from […]
Paul Forget Dear editor: On a recent solo ice-fishing trip, my snowmachine failed to start at the end of the day. My family started to worry when I had not returned well after dark, so the OPP was called to get assistance in locating me. I had found shelter after […]
Douglas W. Judson Dear editor: I recently read a sobering article in which the federal NDP alleged the Harper government favours Conservative-held ridings for funding allocated to the construction of new First Nations schools. Grievous as this situation is for those communities in need, it’s also another illustration of the […]
David Kircher Dear editor: The following letter was sent to Dan Belluz, chairman of the Rainy River District School Board, and fellow trustees: Fortunately, no one became ill from the incident at Sturgeon Creek School. Unfortunately, that incident has helped to clarify and illustrate this board’s ability to oversee management. […]
Bill Krukoski Dear Mr. Editor: The town adopted a resolution and removed the traffic lights on Mowat Avenue at the corner where the duty-free store is (by Canada Customs). These lights cost tens of thousands of dollars to purchase and install. The town removed these lights, stating publicly that they […]
Kathleen Morrison Dear editor: On Wednesday, March 4, I and many Canadians watched on CBC TV two news stories that have generated a lot of feelings: the tragic and devastating events of Ashley Smith, who successfully committed suicide on Oct. 19, 2007 while in an isolated cell in Kingston Correctional […]
Prime Minister Stephen Harper was brimming with optimism in Brampton yesterday, where he delivered a speech in which he said the current economic crisis is “an opportunity to position ourselves so that when the recovery comes, we’re among the first to catch the wave.” This may well prove to be […]
It is with great sadness that we, the family of Doris Law, announce her passing on Monday, March 2, 2009 at her residence at 550 Osborne St. in Fort Frances, Ont. Doris was born Aug. 2, 1917 at Insinger, Sask. to the late Nick and Mary Serediuk. She spent her […]
