Dear editor: In regards to the proposal to re-route traffic in Fort Frances, I noticed the town would have to resurface Second Street East because of the fact it would turn into a highway. I am sure the final price tag would be in the millions. With that being said, […]

Dear sir: We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank the residents of Fort Frances, Couchiching, Emo, Blackhawk, Bergland, and Sleeman for coming through with your generous support of the Kidney Foundation during its recent door-to-door campaign. Because of you, as well as the zone captains and […]

Dear editor: For the past several years, I have had the incredible privilege of coaching the Little League baseball team based out of Emo, Manitou Rapids, Barwick, and Stratton area. I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank our past and present sponsors. In our inaugural year, we […]

Dear editor: In response to the letter to editor in last week’s Times headlined “Witch hunt,” we will attempt to try to set the record straight. Being elected members of council, it is our duty to act on issues in the best interest of the taxpayers. When council expense questions […]

Thelma M. Blumer, 74, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at the Falls Memorial Hospital.  Thelma was born Dec. 25, 1931 in Fort Frances, Ont. She moved to the Falls in 1951. Formerly Thelma Marie Flett, she was united in marriage to Dean Blumer Sr. on […]

GOULD–Born to John and Sarah, nee Vanderplaats, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Hartley Anne Irene, weighing 9 lbs. 13 oz. on April 13, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

MCQUAKER–Born to , of Emo, Ont., a girl, Karsyn Ainslee Marie, weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz. on April 14, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

ANDY–Born to Samantha Andy and Dennis Big George Jr., of Morson, Ont., a girl, Kianna Cash Andy, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. on April 17, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

OTTERTAIL–Born to Trisha Allen and Jonathan Ottertail, of Lac La Croix, Ont., a girl, Madison Ottertail, weighing 7 lbs. 14 oz. on April 19, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

EDWARDS–Born to Gary and Pam, nee Holden, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Jude Relevation, weighing 9 lbs. 3 oz. on April 20, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

LEVESQUE–Born to Richard and Amanda, nee Bruyere, of Fort Frances, Ont. a boy, Brayton Richard, weighing 8 lbs. 12 oz. on April 20, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.