Dear editor: I wish to thank residents for being loyal supporters of the Salvation Army in Fort Frances and Rainy River District. Without their support, our ministry would not be possible. During the month of May, Salvation Army officers, employees, and volunteers will embark on an awareness and fundraising campaign […]
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Dear editor: It has come to my attention that the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board will, in the near future, become responsible for the administration of the district ambulance services. Frankly, we always have been more than satisfied with the services provided by the ambulance department of Riverside […]
Dear editor: The Legion Ladies Auxiliary Br. #29 held a tea and bake sale on May 13. As special guests, they invited the area war brides. It was very nice to see the other ladies who endured the war times. On behalf of the “war brides,” a thank you goes […]
It is great sorrow that the family of Darrel Whitefield announces his passing on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 in Fort Frances, Ont. Darrel was born Feb. 19, 1950 in Fort Frances to Millie and Reginald Whitefield. He joined the staff at the Fort Frances Times at age 16, working as […]
William (Buster) Archibald Brown Jr., 86, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Stratton Ont., passed away peacefully with his family at his side at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Tuesday, May 9, 2006. He was born May 14, 1919 […]
HAMILTON–Born to Justin Hamilton and Chelsey Armstrong, a boy, Evan Dominic Joseph, weighing 9 lbs. 1oz. on April 24, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario. A little brother for Logan.
HAMILTON–Born to Justin Hamilton and Chelsey Armstrong, a boy, Evan Dominic Joseph, weighing 9 lbs. 1oz. on April 24, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario. A little brother for Logan.
Jeannette L. Pearson passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at Palm Drive Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Frank H. Pearson, RPT, for 25 years; the loving mother of Frank R. Pearson IV and his wife, Susan; the adored grandmother of Frank R. Pearson V, and Damon […]
Zoe Kathleen Walsh, 44, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Wednesday, May 3, 2006. She was born Aug. 14, 1961 in Winnipeg, Man. to George and Norah Walsh. Zoe spent her early years […]
Kathleen Isabel Whalen passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2006. She had been born Oct. 9, 1908 in La Vallee, Ont, where she grew up as a child and she made many good friends. She later went to North Bay Teachers College, where she graduated and then returned to Blackhawk, Ont. […]
Kudos to the local chapter of Canadian Parents for French for refusing to let the French Immersion program here fall by the wayside without a fight. It’s the parents themselves, however, who now have to carry the ball. And that must start by attending a “town hall” meeting on the […]
Dear editor: The quest for Atikokan to become Kraft Hockeyville 2006 is alive and in full force. The community of Atikokan has been working very hard to ensure the hopes and dreams of our hockey fanatics in the community and region come true. I would like to take this opportunity […]
