Dear sir: A recent news headline indicated the town library funding appeal was denied by the province. A follow-up story stated the unfunded portion of the library is very high. In the recent past, there have been many projects carried to successful conclusions because of the generous pledges of the […]
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The most valuable piece of undeveloped real estate space on the planet has to be Central Park. Located smack dab in the middle of Manhattan, can you just imagine the dollar signs ringing up in the eyes of the likes of Donald Trump if it ever was opened up to […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Norman Grant Shute, of Reef Point, Ont., on Thursday, March 20, 2008 with his family by his side. Norman was born Feb. 19, 1953 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Eldon and Ina Shute. He was united in marriage […]
SARAH BRIDGET ‘BRIDIE’ DOLK It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Sarah “Bridie” Dolk. Sarah passed away, after a brief illness, in her home on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 with her family by her side. She was born Sept. 27, […]
Dear editor: Residents of Emo had better stop sitting on their hands and get involved to prevent the building of an abattoir in the town limits. I made a phone call to Winkler Meats in Manitoba and asked the owner what his thoughts were of locating an abattoir in the […]
BETTY ANN BOUCHER Betty Ann Boucher, 77, of Mankato, Mn., passed away early on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008. Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, March 24, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in International Falls, Mn., with Fr. Roger Bergkamp, OMI, officiating. Visitation will […]
H. JOHN AGAR Mr. H. John Agar, 65, passed away peacefully with his family at his side in St. Joseph’s Hospital on Saturday morning, March 8, 2008. John was born in Kenora, Ont. on Jan. 31, 1943 to Elswood and Margaret Agar. He grew up in Fort Frances, Ont. before […]
NATHAN IAN JAMES PERREAULT It is with deep sadness we announce the unexpected passing of our loving husband, father, son, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, and great friend, Nathan Ian James Perreault, on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 in Fosston, Mn. Nathan was born Feb. 29, 1972. Nathan met the love of […]
Dear editor: On Jan. 19, 2008, our mother became the victim of abuse. The incident took place at the Special Care Unit at Rainycrest. Our mom is afflicted with Alzheimer’s and has been a resident of the Special Care Unit for the past four years. As a family, our mother’s […]
Dear Mr. Editor: Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the letter you received from the McMahon family with regard to their mother and an incident that took place at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Facility. Although we cannot comment on the details of the incident specifically, we do want to […]
Dear editor: Kudos to the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres for a valiant first-year effort. The team certainly improved and I know that next season will be even better. It was wonderful to have so many players assemble in our community from other provinces in the country. Thanks to all the […]
Dear editor: Every April during Daffodil Month, the Canadian Cancer Society relies on tens of thousands of volunteers to canvass their neighbourhoods to help raise money in the fight against cancer. To make this year’s door-to-door campaign a success, we’re challenging residents of Fort Frances and district to walk their […]
