Dear editor: Whatever happened to the offer to purchase the Fort Frances Clinic by Mr. Metke? As I understand it, he made two offers to purchase the old clinic and to build a new one. Did town council completely ignore these offers? Are these offers still on the table? Are […]
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Dear editor: With all the negativity written about our present councillors, I felt there should be credit given where credit is due. The current councillors have worked for the best interest of the town, whether you agree with all their decisions or not. No one would make a long commitment […]
Dear editor: This is “Rapid Robert” after a long hiatus. The same old guy with the plaid tam, though (unfortunately, I never change). I had the good fortune to be invited to the fall supper that was put on by the Mennonite community this past Saturday at the Barwick Hall. […]
Dear Mr. Editor: I would hope the taxpayers of Fort Frances, in this municipal election, would vote for a cross-section of candidates that can share the views of all segments of our community. I do not wish to criticize the present council, but it seems to me they did not […]
Dear editor: Oct. 15-21, 2006 is Canadian Foster Family Week, which 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 […]
Peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, George Paulenko left us after a lengthy illness. He was born in 1929. George will remain in the hearts and prayers of his loving wife, Nora; and daughters, Heather, Jacqueline, and Catherine. He also will be greatly missed by his sons-in-law, John Caldwell, Mike […]
With his family by his side, Marcel Joseph Laverdure passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006 at the Dryden Regional Hospital in Dryden, Ont. Marcel was born June 17, 1921 in Rainy River, Ont. to Isreal and Dorothy Laverdure. He was united in marriage to Muriel Anderson in 1945. […]
Mary Ann Keenan (nee Coran) passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2006 at Falls Memorial Hospital in International Falls, Mn. Her loving granddaughter, Marla Lemieux, great-grandson, Brock Lemieux Krahnke, and her loyal poodle, “Buffy,” were by her side. Mary was born Oct. 14, 1917 and was a life-long resident of International […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jack Smeeth on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006 at the age of 80. Jack was born July 9, 1926 in Fort Frances, Ont. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Dorothy Seger on July 25, 1945 at Knox United Church. […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Sandy Siiter on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006. She was born Aug. 10, 1964 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Sandy had a great passion for life, which she shared with her longtime companion, Dave Swiston. For the past three years, […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Robin Craig Bruyere on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006. Robin was born Aug. 19, 1955 in Fort Frances, Ont., where he lived his entire life. Robin was predeceased by his mother, Ruth, on April 4, 2005; and two brothers, […]
Hilda Cotton, 87, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Hilda was born Dec. 31, 1918 in La Vallee, Ont. to the late Walter and Mary McFayden. She had lived all of her life in Rainy River District. In […]
