Dear editor: I am asking parents of Fort Frances to read this letter to your children—not just the ones who can’t read, but to all of them, teens and pre-teens in particular. The holiday season is starting. Do you remember what it was like to be younger and be so […]
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Dear editor: The decision of town council to support the efforts to improve the doctor crisis may be the single issue that defines this council’s legacy. It is unfortunate that the support was not unanimous. The well-being of our community is based as much on the health of our local […]
Dear Mike: On Nov. 1, 2004, the Ontario government stopped funding eye examinations for adults between the ages of 20 and 64 and in so doing, significantly reduced its overall investment in primary eye care. Throughout the confusion and turmoil that was created last year by the government’s unilateral decision, […]
Dear Mr. Editor: Town council is openly split, concerned individuals are voicing strong opposition, possible alternates are being rejected out-of-hand, and residents are confused. Conversations over coffee are laced with questions about hidden agendas, conflicts of interest, and other nefarious allegations at a time when everyone needs to be working […]
Dear sir: Like many residents of Fort Frances, I have been following the saga of our deteriorating clinic and dwindling supply of physicians with great interest. Since I began practice as a pharmacist in town, I have witnessed the loss of five physicians, with the gain of just Dr. Shack. […]
Dear editor: Re: the story in last week’s Times headlined “Federal forestry package on the way.” The federal government keeps dragging its feet in coming up with a national forestry package. Kenora MP Roger Valley was quoted as saying, “We have to make sure it’s of value to everyone” and […]
Dear editor: The end of October marks the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is a time for reflection and hope for those who have had the disease. There was a time when a breast cancer diagnosis meant certain death. The patient was told to have treatment and hope […]
Dear sir: While watching the town council meeting last Monday night (Oct. 24), the question was raised as to why the doctors would not accept the offer to purchase the Fort Frances Clinic from Kim Metke. The reply from Dr. Algie was this would be “a conflict of interest.” Later […]
Edward Johnson, 69, of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005 at Versa Care Nursing Home in Thunder Bay. Edward was born July 4, 1936 in Seine River First Nation to John and Alice Johnson. He lived in Seine River all of his life until a stroke forced […]
It is with great sadness that the family of David John Bradley Kozar announces his passing on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005. Dave was born in Winnipeg, Man. on Jan. 21, 1948 and then moved to Thunder Bay, Ont. as an infant. He attended Westgate High School and Lakehead University Teachers’ […]
Stanley Howard McLellan, 52, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Friday, Oct. 28, 2005 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, Mn. Stan was born Oct. 2, 1953 in Red Lake, Ont. to Sylvia and Ormal McLellan. He resided in Ear Falls, Ont., where he grew to share his father’s passion […]
PETERS–Born to David and Shari, nee Milanese, of Sleeman, Ont., a boy, Gregory David, weighing 7 lbs. 14 oz. on October 10, 2005 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
