It is with sadness we announce the passing of Walter Boresiuk, age 76 years of Flinders Place, 851 Colonization Rd. W., Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away at LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Monday, August 7, 2006. He was born on May 28, 1930 in Mine Centre, […]
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On Friday August 4, 2006 in Fort Frances, Evelyn M. Engels, formerly of Bergland, passed away peacefully at the age of 60. Lovingly remembered by daughters Brenda Fletcher of Winnipeg, Trudy Engels of Emo, and son Curtis Engels also of Winnipeg. Evelyn will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Chris, […]
Robert E. Hauffe, 79, of Lynn Haven, Fla., and Delavan, Wisc., and former owner and operator of Slippery Winds Resort of Ontario, died in Florida, August 4, 2006. Robert bought the Slippery Winds Resort from Fran Fullerton in 1963 and operated it until 1986. He is survived by two daughters, […]
With deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Vincent Lino Gasparini on Friday, August 4, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Fort Frances, Ontario to Vincent and Eliza Gasparini on March 11, 1932. Lino was raised and lived his entire life in Fort Frances where he […]
People everywhere are feeling the energy crunch. In Fort Frances, gas prices read $1.19 today. BP, one of the largest oil producers in the world announced Monday the shutting down of Prudhoe Bay oil field in Alaska. The oil field supplies five percent of the oil that is produced in […]
To the Editor: A new agreement between Canada and the U.S. is needed to properly consider recreation as commerce and to resolve issues on use of Ontario-Minnesota border waters. The 1909 boundary waters treaty was designed to forever guarantee freedom of navigation on waters through which the international boundary passes. […]
Dear editor: It’s interesting that in Mr. Boshcoff’s article last week (View From The Hill) he blames the NDP for the Liberal’s lack of action on National Childcare. He makes the Liberal Party sound like the saviours of national childcare! Here is the Liberal “legacy” regarding this issue: •1993 Liberals […]
Dear sir: This so-called “health capsule” appeared (on page C7) in the Times, on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006. This is a terrible piece of misinformation to pass out as fact. The author of this “capsule” has very little, or no knowledge of the milk process, either on the farm or […]
To the Editor, When tourists cross the border at Fort Frances, Ontario, there is a wall that reads, “The Great Canadian Experience.” Below this should be a sign that reads, “If you can get in.” Canadian Immigration is out of control and now refusing entry to countless visitors almost every […]
Riding a bicycle is not only a great form of exercise, but an environmentally-friendly form of transportation, which in an era of increasing gas prices with no end in sight, can hardly be faulted. But where one rides their bicycle is another matter entirely, and it appears more than a […]
Dear editor: In response to the “band” letter in the July 5 edition of the Times, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the music teachers at Fort Frances High School for the excellent job they’ve done over the many years in providing the students of this district […]
Dear Mr. Editor: Here’s a P.O.O.P. (Proud Of Our Parks) letter for people to think about. All too often it seems people find it easy to take pen to hand when it comes to criticizing, but where are their pens when it comes to voicing a little praise and appreciation? […]
