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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
