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 […]
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Dear editor, Another night to remember–July 1st fireworks in Fort Frances–2006! Wow! Thanks to many volunteers, we were privy to an outstanding display, lasting approximately twenty minutes, double last year’s duration. This year Peter Palmer from CanFire out of Sundown, Manitoba was the provider of the fireworks and organizer of […]
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? […]
Fresh on the heels of raising $3.5 million locally for the Phase IV renovations at La Verendrye Hospital, the Riverside Foundation for Health Care is poised to embark on another ambitious project—coming up with $1.5 million by January for a CT scan here. Yes, you read that right: $1.5 million […]
Dear editor: A letter was published June 14 in the Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal asking that people not feed the squirrels within city limits. There obviously is a problem due to an exploding squirrel population in their neighbourhood, and as well here in Fort Frances. These critters can create a lot […]
To the editor: First, I would like to say thank you to Dawn Booth and her crew for organizing the terrific Canada Day parade. A great job done so well. Also, a thank you to all the bands that took part, especially the school band from the States. It must […]
Dear editor: We have just held another July 1 celebration and ball tournament in Barwick, as we have done for years and years. With a few exceptions, the same faces were there once again trying to organize and put on this day of celebration. Visitors from Minnesota, Manitoba, and other […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our daughter, mother, and grandmother, Sherrie, after a brief illness, on Saturday, July 1, 2006. Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Gwen Hubbell of Winnipeg, Man.; daughter, Tracy Newman and her husband, Dale, of Brampton, Ont. and […]
In loving memory of Kaden Mathew Friday, who passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2006 in Fort Frances, Ont. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Jennifer Friday; siblings, Jennessa and Brayden; great-grandparents, Bud and Jessie Friday; grandparents, Thomas George and Valerie Friday; aunts, Ginette George, Tammy George, Brenda Friday, […]
Clinton Ira Wood, of Atikokan, Ont., who was born June 1, 1936 in Emo, Ont., passed away suddenly on June 28, 2006 at the Atikokan General Hospital. He survived by his wife of 49 years, Marlene; sons, Rolie of Merrrit, B.C., Wayne (Jan) of Edmonton, Alta., and Steven (Valerie) of […]
COPENACE–Born to Janine Copenace and Darrell Johnson, of Sabaskong First Nation, Ont., a boy, Connor Seth, weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz. on June 18, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
WATSON–Born to Gord and LaRae, nee Glover, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Deagan Ray, weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. on June 19, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
