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Dear editor: Many women are confused by reports that they no longer need to examine their breasts because recent scientific studies say breast self-exams (BSE) do not reduce a woman’s chances of dying of breast cancer. However, many experts will agree that if women learn to do BSE correctly, they […]
Dear sir: Re: The international bridge between Fort Frances, Ont. and International Falls, Mn. It is very disappointing that the federal Liberal government is not prepared to act on the purchase of this bridge in a timely manner. The ministers of transport and industry say they want to “slow down […]
Dear editor: I’m writing in regards to the article on the old Cloverleaf store in Emo that appeared in last week’s Times, under the bold headline: “Solution needed when butchering wild game.” First you say not everyone would like to view this. My solution is just don’t look at it. […]
Dear sir: I am writing this letter on my own behalf in hopes Fort Frances residents will be aware of a decision their town council made at Monday night’s meeting. The dispatch services that were provided by the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service, not only to our town but […]
Dear editor: I am writing to express my opinion in regards to plans for a new library. As we all know, the Town of Fort Frances has outgrown the current site and a new building is desperately needed. Space is limited and the building is not handicap-accessible. The accessibility issue […]
To the editor: Not too long ago, Rainy River and Baudette got together and formed a company to build a new bridge across the river. They got help from both provincial and state governments. They sold shares in their company. The company let a contract and, with some problems, the […]
Dear editor: It was nice to see the story and pictures of the planting of the tulips presented to Fort Frances in celebration of the liberation of the Netherlands. However, it was disheartening to see no mention was made of the sponsoring groups that put so much time, effort, and […]
Dear editor: There has been a significant amount of discussion (and rightfully so) in the community recently concerning the future of health care in Fort Frances. The one thing that most can agree on is that we are at, or very near, a crisis situation and something needs to be […]
MENDOZA–The proud parents Dolf and Melissa (nee Strom) and big sister Haley are pleased to announce the birth of a precious baby girl, Sadie Noemi, weighing 6 lbs. 10oz., born on September 4, 2005 at William Osler Health Centre in Brampton, Ont.
DEBENETTI–The families of Allison Debenetti wish to join her in welcoming her son, Jackson Charles, born on Oct. 6, 2005 in Thunder Bay, weighing 6 lbs. 7 oz. and 21 long.
COCHRANE–Born to Rob Cochrane and Anne Renaud, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Naomi Pamela Annie, weighing 7 lbs. 9 oz. on October 28, 2005 at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.
