To the editor: I have been following news stories of the new biomass boiler with great interest. I’m quite impressed by all the positive reportage on the subject. I can see the obvious advantages this boiler will bring to both the mill and the community at large. In fact, I’ve […]
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Dear editor: We would like to add our congratulations to the library committee, and a special thank you to all who have dedicated a good deal of their time to make the new library a reality. A modern library, with advanced technologies and better equipment to help both young and […]
The eighth-annual Gordie Dunville Memorial mixed darts tournament will be held Saturday, March 17 at the local Legion. Entry fee is $30/team. A blind draw doubles event will be held tonight (March 16), with the cost being $10/person. Big Island First Nation is holding its annual fish derby Saturday, March […]
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Marcella Louise Fournier on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Marcella was born Aug. 7, 1915 in Dearlock, Ont. to the late John and Adeline LeBlanc. In her younger years, Marcella worked at […]
GEORGINA CUMMING Georgina Cumming of Powell River, B.C., formerly of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 13, 2007. A complete obituary will follow.
WALTER ARASON Walter Arason passed away peacefully on Monday, March 5, 2007 at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Donald of Richmond, B.C.; two daughters, Carole (Roland) and Beverly (Gordon), both of Sherwood Park, Alta.; as well as eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He […]
GLADYS DELENA ALLAN It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother, Gladys Allan, 82, on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at her Emo residence. Lovingly remembered by daughters, Marilyn McNally, Sharon (Les) McNally, Lorraine Loveday (Ken Barnes), and Norma (Ron) Both; and son, Gerald (Wendy) Allan. […]
ANN LAIDLAW Ann Laidlaw, 89, of International Falls, MN. passed away Friday, March 9, 2007 at Falls Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 11, 1918 at International Falls, Mn. Ann was a lifelong resident of the International Falls and Fort Frances area, and she graduated from Falls High School. In […]
HENRY (HUGH) SHIELDS Hugh Shields, of Atikokan, Ont., passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan. A complete obituary to follow. Online condolences may be left at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
Great first step Abitibi-Consolidated’s announcement here last Thursday morning that its board of directors had approved construction of a biomass boiler at the local mill obviously should be lauded as great news for Fort Frances and Rainy River District. What cannot be overlooked in the celebration, however, is the great […]
To the editor: Bears! Well, there’s not much more I, or the government, hasn’t said. One thing is certain, they and the problems they’re causing are not going away. As I begin my annual campaign handing out letters and “We support tourist outfitters” signs to local businesses, it seems most […]
Dear editor: This letter is in response to a column that appeared recently in the Fort Frances Times on the matter of taking time for our families. Most everyone would admit that life in this present decade is hectic, to say the least. Living expenses are on the increase, and […]
