WHITE–Born to Dina Gardiman and Richard White, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Isabelle Raen, weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. on June 14, 2005 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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The family of Sophia Straume sadly announces her passing on Monday, June 20, 2005 in Port Alberni, B.C. Sophie was born July 16, 1937 to George and Lena Ballan. She grew up in Fort Frances, Ont. and lived here and in International Falls, Mn. for most of her life. She […]
After such a cool, wet, and downright dreary spring, the mood among district residents is decidedly more upbeat given that the sun has been shining for eight-straight days now (not counting the thunderstorms that rumbled through here Sunday night). And more summer-like weather is in the forecast, including temperatures in […]
Dear editor: I am just wondering what is going on with the mayor and council in Fort Frances. I understand they have a lot to consider for the town’s well-being, and making this town a prosperous, enjoyable, and, most of all, a safe community. I see that they have agreed, […]
Dear sir: On June 15, the McGuinty government issued a press release as part of its Northern Prosperity Plan saying it would provide $11,000 to study the feasibility of sinking a ship off Thunder Bay to enhance diving tourism. Thunder Bay-Atikokan MPP Bill Mauro praised the plan, saying, “Initiatives like […]
Dear Sir: I would like to congratulate all who participated in the Rivers Day celebrations in body and spirit on June 12. Locally, I believe events were spawned by suggestions made at the local ManOMin conference (sponsored by Rainy River Watershed Program and Rainy River First Nations). There, guest speaker […]
First, the good news: the provincial government finally has acknowledged that the forestry industry in Northwestern Ontario is in crisis. The bad news is the McGuinty Liberals have taken the wrong tack in trying to solve the problem. “The forest industry in Ontario is in crisis,” reads the first line […]
