Kudos to Canadians from coast to coast who led the world for an hour Saturday night in delivering the message it’s time for concrete action on climate change. Dubbed “Earth Hour,” which was begun last year in Sydney, Australia as the brainchild of the World Wildlife Fund, people across the […]
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Elaine Alice Singleton, 69, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2008 with her family by her side. She was born Feb. 21, 1939 to Dan and Madeline Mainville. Elaine attended residential school at Couchiching First Nation, where she later worked as a cook along with […]
Cynthia Lou Yerxa, 38, of Big Island First Nation, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2008 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Cynthia was born Nov. 1, 1969 in Fort Frances. She had lived all her life in Rainy River District. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially […]
Marilyn Ann Thompson (Mainville) passed away Friday, March 14, 2008 at the Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Marilyn was born April 8, 1947 in Fort Frances, Ont. She was united in marriage to Wray Thompson in Toronto on Aug. 7, 1965. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents; and brothers, Ralph and Sidney. […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Bruce Parker announces his passing on Saturday, March 22, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Bruce was born Aug. 12, 1944 in Winnipeg, Man. to Wilfred and Kittie Parker. He grew up on Rita Street in the […]
Mrs. Patricia Ruzyski, 81, passed away in hospital on Monday, March 24, 2008. Patricia was born Nov. 23, 1926 in Fort Frances, Ont., where she was raised and educated. She moved to Thunder Bay, Ont. in 1971, where she continued to live in the family home until she moved into […]
Dear editor: “The Township of Emo is committed to actively seeking and encouraging new development that maintains the quality of life, maintains or improves the health of existing businesses, and diversifies the economy.” This statement is taken from the objectives in the Township of Emo’s official plan. One must ask, […]
Dear Mr. Editor: I’m writing this as a library board member, a member of the community, and the mother of a young child. I had the privilege of growing up here, and my husband and I are now raising our own child in this community. I have been a library […]
Dear editor: I was in attendance at Monday night’s council meeting during the library building campaign presentation. My opinion was that the entire council, with maybe the exception of one member, is behind Fort Frances having a new and improved library and technological centre. I would like to present a […]
Dear sir: It appears lately that some of our town councillors have developed cold feet about the library project they had supported in the past. Perhaps men like Coun. Wiedenhoeft and others should be listened to. Some people want our new library to be a diamond. Our councillors know a […]
Dear editor: I am writing to express my extreme disappointment that Fort Frances town council voted 4-3 on Monday night to allow developers to destroy the Nelson Street Park—despite overwhelming opposition of the neighbourhood and other concerned townspeople. The final request of one interested townsperson at a March 12 meeting […]
Dear editor: We would like to thank the 300 people who participated in the “Biimosetaa Walking Together to Overcome Racism” in Fort Frances on Good Friday (March 21) and who contributed to making it an outstanding and inspiring family event. Thank you to the parents who walked with their infants, […]
