Dear sir: The reports in this newspaper regarding the many discussions concerning the new Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre have been very interesting and encouraging. One conclusion is very clear. The citizens of Fort Frances and district are in favour of a new modern, forward-looking library. While the […]
Features
Dear sir: Hold off on the building permit for the new proposed library. An article in the Chronicle-Journal, dated May 23, by Tobi Cohen of The Canadian Press, talks about Ontario needs schooling on education. This could be a chance to make use of an enormous potential as a community […]
Dear editor: This letter is in response to Shari Humphrey’s letter that appeared in the Fort Frances Times last week (May 21). As with most issues in our town, we are somewhat divided on this very important matter of a new public library. Talking to a cross-section of residents in […]
Dear editor: Hockey and volleyball . . . great articles of teams that consist of about 24 people! Well, you forgot to mention our team of 43 people! I just want to congratulate “the rest” of the run team that was excluded from the article on the Fargo, N.D. marathon […]
Rick Copenace, 26, of Onigaming First Nation, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 in Kenora, Ont. Rick was born April 12, 1982 in Fort Frances, Ont. He had worked in construction as a labourer and also as a cook’s assistant at the child care centre. He enjoyed hockey, […]
Eliza J. Wilson, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at the age of 65. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, James Wilson of Fort Frances, Ont.; her children, Albert (Lil) Presenger of Vonda, Sask., Debbie (Carl) Galusha of Emo, […]
As politicians continue to bicker over how best to tackle—and reverse—the ever-worsening impact of global warming, it’s great to see young people are taking matters into their own hands to make our world a “greener” place. Here at J.W. Walker School, a very active environmental club, consisting of more than […]
Bradley James Gustafson, 48, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, May 25, 2008 with his family at his side at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Brad was born May 27, 1959 in Fort Frances, where he had lived all of his life. He had worked as a […]
Peter Mudry passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2008 in his 95th year at Strathmere Lodge in Strathroy, Ont. Predeceased by his wife, Nellie, he will be missed by his family, son, Jim (Angie) Mudry; daughter, Judy (Rod) Willoughby; grandchildren, Lisa and Wendy Mudry, Dr. Rod (Cory) Willoughby, and […]
It is with great sadness that the family announceS that their brother and unclE, Robert James Martin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at his home at Pinecrest Home for the Aged in Kenora, Ont. Robert was born Oct. 22, 1928 in Blue Township, Ont., where he was […]
Dear editor: I can’t help but wonder why the powers that be would decide that now, during the spring and early summer months, is the right time to implement 10 weeks of total water restrictions on the taxpayers of the Town of Fort Frances (May 28-July 30). This is the […]
Dear editor: I was wondering if someone could explain to me what town council is thinking about doing with our library. I was certain we had gotten past the point of “Do we need or want a new building?” and had answered “Yes, yes we do!” Apparently, town council didn’t […]
