Dear Mr. Editor: We just witnessed another severe injustice on the taxpayers of Fort Frances, dealing with the succession bylaw, by our members of town council. The strong message served on council, by taxpayers voting for Mr. Perry, fell on deaf ears. Your protest vote shows that you—Mr. and Mrs. […]
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Dear editor: The Northern Ontario Sustainable Communities Partnership, through its Northern Ontario Community Forest Charter, has been promoting the development of a diversified northern bio-economy based on the principle of directing “the resources of the forests to the economic and social development of the people of the region.” It seems […]
Dear editor: Are you frustrated, confused, feeling not good enough or measuring up to something? What about me—where or how do I fit in? What does this God want from me? Who is He? Have you been hurt or feel rejected by the status quo of religion? We would like […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, Josephine “Jessie” Budiselic (nee Sloboda), 91, on Thursday, March 20, 2008. Jessie was born July 5, 1916 in Winnipeg, Man. She will be remembered as the sweetest, most thoughtful and caring lady who really loved […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Stanley McLaren. Stan is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joan Sarah (nee Martin); daughters, Dawn Eliens of Saskatoon, Sask. and Wendy (Allan) Marshall of Sioux Lookout, Ont.; and son, Martin of Winnipeg, Man. Also surviving are […]
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 […]
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, […]
