Dear editor: Re: All the hub-bub about getting a candidate to fill the vacancy left by a former council member’s resignation. I wonder why you could not use good common sense and take the next-highest candidate from the last election, which I understand would be Mr. Perry. Do you have […]
Features
With the Canadian dollar now trading at par, or even above, the U.S. greenback, the temptation for district residents to stream over the border in search of bargains is strong—and understandable. After all, who doesn’t want to stretch their hard-earned money as far as possible? The troubling downside, of course, […]
ROLAND JOSEPH ASSELIN Roland Asselin passed away peacefully at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. on Saturday, Oct 20, 2007. Roland was born April 3, 1926 in Pinewood, Ont. He was predeceased by his parents, Albertine and David Asselin; brothers, Dona, Edward, and Alcid; and sisters, Lola […]
CALVIN BOMBAY SR. “Niizhwaanikwad (two clouds)” On Oct. 17, 2007, Calvin Bombay Sr., “Niizwaamikwad (two clouds)” of Bear Clan (70), of Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. (originally Manitou Rapids), completed his journey here on Earth. Leaving behind to celebrate his life are his children, Greg (Leann), […]
Dear editor: I would like to commend Bill Krukoski on his letter to the editor printed in the Fort Frances Times on Oct. 17 regarding a byelection to fill the vacant council seat. I, as a taxpayer, agree with Bill 100 percent. I was at a social function on Oct. […]
Dear editor: I am very disappointed with our current town council regarding its decision to hold a byelection to fill the vacant seat. They claim that the results with regard to Ken Perry, the seventh-place finisher in last November’s election, may not be accurate because not all ballots had six […]
Dear sir: Oct. 21-27 is Canadian Foster Family Week. This week is dedicated to honouring the difficult, yet rewarding job done by foster families in Rainy River District. Foster families are essential to the work that takes place at Family and Children’s Services. Without the constant care and commitment these […]
Dear editor, The topic of Bill Krukoski’s letter in the Oct. 17 issue of the Times has me upset also. I was apathetic enough to forget about this byelection—this $20,000 would not raise my taxes too much. What makes me upset now is I must vote again. I thought we […]
Dear editor: There has been a discontinue of busing on Christie Avenue North due to safety concerns raised by the school bus drivers. As concerned parents, we strongly disagree since the end of our street is big enough for fire trucks, snowplows, garbage trucks, and other service vehicles to turn […]
Dear sir: I am writing in response to Dianne Griffiths’ letter published in the Wednesday, Oct. 10 edition of the Fort Frances Times, in which she outlines her concerns regarding the limited availability of hearing health care in the district. Ms. Griffiths states that as a result of the closure […]
SANDELOVICH–Born to Jim and Nicole, nee Sinclair of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Conner Reid, weighing 8 lbs. 3.5 oz. on October 15, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
