Mrs. Ingeborg Maria Linnea Halverson, 94, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009. Ingeborg (nee Hakanson) was born in Norman, Ont. on June 15, 1914 and moved to Fort Frances, Ont. in 1920. Married to her beloved husband, Anton (Speed) in 1937, they were residents […]
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Timothy Gosnell, 48, of Sleeman, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. Family and friends will be received Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. at the Northridge Funeral Home in Emo, Ont., where funeral service will be […]
“Joie de vivre alive and well in Winnipeg” splashed the headline in Saturday’s Free Press as city residents flocked to The Forks to kick off the 40th-annual Festival du Voyageur—billed as the largest winter festival in Western Canada. Alas, it’s a sentiment Fort Frances is decidedly lacking these days. True, […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Arlene Hekl (nee McEvoy) announce her passing on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009 at the Grace Hospital following a lengthy illness. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Robert; and daughters, Kimmie Jo Hekl (Alain Dumonceaux) and Karen Mae Hekl (Gord […]
Jean Katherine Ann Peterson, of International Falls, Mn., passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, Feb. 12, 2009 at her home surrounded by family. Jean Blake was born March 15, 1935 in Fort Frances, Ont. She was a graduate of the Class of ’56 from Port Arthur General Hospital School of […]
The Whitefish family sorrowfully announces the passing of Doris “Ozhaashkokamigok” Whitefish, 90, of Lac La Croix First Nation, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 at the Atikokan General Hospital extended care ward with her family and friends by her side. Ozhaashkokamigok was born July 30, 1918 in Kawa Bay, Ont. Her […]
David Kircher Dear editor: The following letter was sent to the chairman and trustees of the Rainy River District School Board. In the Jan. 14, 2009 edition of the Fort Frances Times, the board issued a press release indicating the following: “As a result of a decision in the Ontario […]
Pat and Tina SelmanMark and Tina Fontana Dear editor: Now the truth is known! Depend on us to support charities, depend on us for your employment, depend on us for tax dollars to operate the town, but do not expect reciprocal support from municipal leaders for the successful operation of […]
Mark Gerber Dear editor: Re: “Ban urged on dogs riding in backs of pickups.” When we go to the field to pick up potatoes, etc., we often have a load of young helpers plus our dog along on the back of our truck. I’m not sure which of the two […]
John Steinke Dear editor: This is an open letter to the mayor and councillors, as well as staff and various appropriate committees of the Town of Fort Frances. This letter is written on behalf of the handicapped and disabled citizens and taxpayers. We hope that the two-fold message is considered […]
Jan Beazley Dear editor: Wherever I travel in Northwestern Ontario, people have a story to tell or an idea to share about health care. Health-care providers, especially front-line workers, have many insightful suggestions about quality patient care. Patients and clients have stories about their experience at a hospital or with […]
David Cadieux Mr. Editor: The other day AbitibiBowater said it was looking at restructuring or possible bankruptcy. One would figure this to be front page news in a town whose main employer is AbitibiBowater. Yet there is little mention of this anywhere. With major projects in the works, like the […]
