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 […]
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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.
PARISIEN–Born to Jenna and Brock Parisien, a boy, Tyrone James, weighing 6 lbs. Born at Misicordia Hospital in Edmonton, AB.
LINKLATER–Born to Michelle Bruyere and Randy Linklater, of Couchiching IR, Ontario, a boy, Jayce Nathanial Randolph, weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz. on October 15, 2005 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Lawrence C. Calder passed away Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005 at an adult foster care home in St. Helens, Ore. He was 78. Mr. Calder was born May 1, 1927 to Earl and Mina (Smith) Calder in Devlin, Ont. He worked for the Canadian National Railroad before serving in the U.S. […]
