Capt. Angel Sandoval-SilvaCapt. Marlene Sandoval Dear editor: We are very grateful to the community of Fort Frances and Rainy River District for generously donating your used goods to the Thrift Store here in town. Many of the items you have donated have been appreciated by others, and the profits we […]
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Diana Nixon Dear editor: On Aug. 1, 2007, the I35W bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed. The new bridge is ahead of the contractually committed date of Dec. 24, 2008, and is anticipated to be open to traffic between mid-September and mid-October with a 100-year life span, 10 […]
Jim Cumming We are a diverse community. Across Rainy River District, our population includes those of First Nations’ ancestry, as well as first generation people from Holland, France, England, Vietnam, and many other nations. As a district, we have welcomed and accepted immigrants for several centuries. It has been—and continues […]
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Scott Forrester on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Scott was born Jan. 5, 1975 to Barbara and Dave Forrester in Fort Frances, Ont. Scott attended public school and high school in Fort Frances. […]
Irene (Russell) Meades, 90, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 with her daughter by her side. She is now whole in body and mind in the presence of her Saviour, Jesus Christ. For the past several years, Irene resided at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. […]
Mr. Editor: We are writing this letter to bring awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is an umbrella term that describes a range of disabilities that occur as a direct result of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre would like to make the public aware […]
It is with sadness that the family of Shirley Pelkey announce her peaceful passing on Aug. 30, 2008 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 85. She was born March 15, 1923 in Fort Frances to the late Frederick & Pearl Morrison. Shirley received her […]
A graveside service and interment for the late Edna Willimine Pattison was held Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Emo Cemetery in Emo, Ont., with Rev. Frances Flook officiating. Art Pattison, Edna’s cousin and Debbie Pallister, her niece from New Zealand were present at the graveside service. […]
Oscar Carl Olson, born Aug. 23, 1965 in Fort Frances, Ont. died Aug. 30, 2008 in Conmee Township at the age of 43. Carl will be sorely missed by his wife Helmi and their children Lucas and Lynnaya; her daughter Sabrina; his dad Ivan Leonard; aunt Ruth Vivian of Fort […]
‘Humane Care’ bylaw needed Dear Mike, We are directing this letter to Mayor Avis and council in regards to the motion passed to revise our current animal control bylaw. One of the concerns brought forth by Mayor Avis is the “level of care” animals are receiving in our community. For […]
Dear Mr. Editor: Just a quick note regarding a few municipal concerns. Not long ago a letter was written requesting information from Mayor Avis and members of Council, seeking a list of tax amounts and reductions, plus charity write-offs of municipal taxes, over the last three year period. To this […]
