With his daughters by his side, we announce with deep sadness the passing of our father, Zorro T. Fedorak, 64, of 1301 Elizabeth St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Zorro was born May 16, 1942 in Vancouver, B.C. […]
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It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Donald Wayne Ballan at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006. Don was born Oct. 19, 1941 in Fort Frances to the late George and Lena Ballan, where he had lived all […]
Stan McDonald passed away Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006 at the Versa Care Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. Memorial services are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.
Alvin (Bob) Bernard James Westerby passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on Friday, Oct. 13, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer with his loving family and beloved dog, Kerby, by his side. Al is survived by his sons, Ross, Doug (Nora), and Tom; daughters, Debra (Roy) Williams, […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Anton Hovorka announces his passing on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 94. Anton was born May 19, 1912 in Mahnomen, Mn. to Anton and Marie Hovorka. In 1943, Anton […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our brother and uncle, Donald (Bryan) Howard, of 610 Fifth St. S., Kenora, Ont., on Oct. 20, 2006 at Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora. Bryan was born May 1, 1941 in St. John, N.B. to Fred […]
Lyle (Andy) Anderson passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 25, 2006 at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, B.C. with his family at his side. Andy was born Oct. 18, 1940 in Barwick, Ont. He grew up in Stratton, Ont. and left when he was 18 to join the navy. […]
“If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when all persons alike share in the government to the utmost.” —Aristotle There are 10 municipalities in Rainy River District, as well as 10 First Nations. The population approximates […]
Dear editor: The hypothetical question, asked by the Fort Frances Times during last week’s mayoral debate, seemed to be a strange one for an election topic. Was there some specific reason for asking it? Is there a suspicion that either the mayor or somebody else on council may be guilty […]
Dear Mike: There is a group of very concerned citizens who are working to find solutions to alleviate the physician shortage in our community. The newly-formed board of Fort Frances Community Clinic is putting in countless hours to arrive at a practical solution for our present and future physicians. We, […]
Dear editor: This letter is being written to correct some statements made during the recent televised mayoralty debate. While I am not one wishing to broach the issue of the condominium project, our current mayor has decided he wants to take credit for selling the remaining units, which he claimed […]
Dear editor: Penny, you’re a great pace bunny. The first step in any adventure is the first one. Emily, Elizabeth, Saragh, and Zack—you kids are awesome to get up that early and run such a distance, keep it up! Joy, Sarah, and Dave—you made the first 10 km just fly […]
