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 […]
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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 […]
Dear editor: I would like to send this response as my comments to the many articles I’ve been reading about the changes to the clinic and the doctor shortage. I agree that we are in need of some changes and that we need to address these issues quickly. I also […]
Dear editor: Let me get this straight. The Government of Ontario, through its minister of natural resources, makes a presentation of a grant of some $22.5 million. All well and good, no problem with that. But there among the dignitaries was the federal member of Parliament Ken Boshcoff, of all […]
Dear editor: At last fall’s Liberal leadership convention, they turned their attention to one of their pet peeves: gun control. Resolution 47 was drafted that, among other things, called for the prohibition of semi-automatic firearms. That’s right. Not even restricted but prohibited! Presumably, this legislation would be administered by their […]
GARY KITZUL On March 10, 2007, a beautiful spring day, Gary Kitzul left the arms of his loving wife, Heather, and went into the arms of the Lord. It happened suddenly at Reef Point—the place he loved best in this world. Gary was born to Daniel and Margaret Kitzul on […]
DOUGLAS LEE ‘GAAKIIWAANIKWAD’ FAIRBANKS It is with sorrowful hearts that we, the family of Douglas Lee “Gaakiiwaanikwad” Fairbanks, announce his passing at his home at Couchiching First Nation, Ont. on Sunday, March 11, 2007. Douglas was born Aug. 5, 1956 in Bemidji, Mn. to John Fairbanks and June DeWitt. During […]
HUGH RICHARD BLAIR-LEIGHTON Hugh Richard Blair-Leighton was born in London, England on Aug. 27, 1918 to Eric and Molly Blair-Leighton. He attended the Royal Imperial College of Engineering until he was conscripted at the outbreak of the Second World War. He served with the Royal Engineers in North Africa, Italy, […]
ADELINE VALENTINE MARGUERITE ARMSTRONG Adeline Armstrong, 98, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, March 11, 2007 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances. She was born June 22, 1908 in Arbor Vita, Wis. to John and Clarisse Grinsell. She was united in marriage to Willard Chapman in […]
JOHN DICK Jr. It is with regret that we announce the passing of John Dick Jr. of Fort Frances, Ont., at the age of 84, on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He peacefully went home to be with his Lord. John was born […]
Hugh Richard Blair-Leighton was born in London, England on Aug. 27, 1918 to Eric and Molly Blair-Leighton. He attended the Royal Imperial College of Engineering until he was conscripted at the outbreak of the Second World War. He served with the Royal Engineers in North Africa, Italy, France, and Belgium. […]
ISABELLE MAE LLOYD It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Isabelle Mae Lloyd. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Isabelle lost her long battle with cancer on Feb. 17, 2007 in Truth or Consequences, N.M, surrounded by her caring husband, children, brother, sister, and […]
