While Canadians put the Conservatives in charge on Monday, the election of another minority government means we’ll be doing this all over again sooner than later. Oh sure, all the parties are talking about making the next Parliament work, with perhaps different combinations teaming up to pass legislation on an […]
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Dear sir: Let me begin by extending our best wishes to our friends, supporters, and their families during 2006. As you know, 2005 has been an extraordinary year. Yet despite the many tragedies the world has seen, Canadians have responded with overwhelming generosity. While images from the tsunami, hurricanes, earthquakes, […]
Dear sir: I’m sure nobody appreciates it when the snowplow goes by and fills in the end of their driveway. Living here, this is something we have to accept if we want our roads clean and although I don’t like it, I have no problem doing my share to keep […]
Dear editor: I have profound concerns about the potential loss of local health services and the chaos in my workplace that will be caused by the Ontario Liberals’ new Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs). The LHINs have the potential to severely restrict local access to services by forcing patients in […]
Dear Mr. Editor: I have a request of Mr. Ken Boshcoff: First of all, congratulations, Mr. Boshcoff, for your re-election. The people are screaming for accountability in government these days. You are a “public official,” therefore, you must have a sworn/affirmed oath on file that states your duty towards the […]
Arvie Emil Soderholm, 89, passed away peacefully at his residence at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006. Arvie was born on the homestead farm in Finland, Ont. on Feb. 12, 1916 to the late Bernhard (Pete) and Amanda Soderholm. From an early […]
Nick Mutz, 84, of Devlin, Ont., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Nick was born in Ukraine on Nov. 27, 1921 to the late Nick and Barbara Mutz. He immigrated to Canada with his family in 1935, where they settled in […]
Arvie Emil Soderholm, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Frances, with Pastor Brian Keffer officiating.
Barbara A. Anderson, 74, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006 at the Falls Good Samaritan Center. Barbara was born March 29, 1931 in Tacoma, Wash. She moved to Birchdale, Mn. in 1946 and was a graduate from Indus High School. In 1962, she moved to International […]
Peggy (Margaret Edith) McMillan, 56, of Harbour Point Condominiums in Virginia Beach, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006 in her home. A native of Emo, Ont., she was predeceased by her father, Edwin McLean French. Peggy is survived by her husband, Eric MacKenzie McMillan; son, Kent Gregory McMillan and granddaughter, […]
It is with great emotion that the family of Norman Edward Lockman announces his passing on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006 at his home at the Princess Court Long-Term Care. Norman was born on a farm in La Vallee, Ont. on Sept. 2, 1928 to William and Margaret Lockman. When Norm […]
Mary Elvera Garon, 74, of 422A Nelson St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly on Friday, Jan. 13, 2006 in Fort Frances. Mary was born in Fort Frances on Sept. 27, 1931 to the late Edward and Maude Allan. She was raised and had lived all of her life in […]
