Recent community “summits,” conferences, and workshops have focused on the economic problems facing Rainy River District—job losses in the forest industry, the impact “mad cow” disease has had on local cattle farmers, border issues affecting area tourism outfitters, and the out-migration of our young people. All these are important issues, […]
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Dear sir: This is an open letter to the public in regards to Riverside assuming control of Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances until a local solution can be reached. CUPE Local #65, along with local supporters, community residents, and friends and families of residents staying at Rainycrest, […]
Dear editor: Every spring, the Rainy River is a staging area for mature populations of walleye/pickerel from Lake of the Woods to spawn on this river and its tributaries. In my opinion, this concentration of large, trophy-sized fish has, in recent years, attracted an increasing number of “sport” fishermen who […]
Dear sir: Last year, a number of individuals were charged with trespassing on CN Rail property in Fort Frances. With the likelihood of serious injury or even death, one can understand the concern for public safety of those who elect to cross the rail tracks at unprotected crossing areas. Thus, […]
Ruth Bruyere, a lifelong resident of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, April 4, 2005 with her family and friends by her side after a seven-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She enjoyed the company of her “crafty friends,” Patti, Sue, and Dorothy, and her Bingo partners, her niece, Melvina Morrisseau, […]
Rosmairi Theresa Evelyn Strand (Reid) passed away peacefully at home in International Falls, Mn. on Sunday, April 3, 2005. She was born in Beausejour, Man. on March 21, 1953 and was lovingly chosen by Adam and Mary Maskerine six months later. John Reid Sr. adopted Rosmairi when he married Mary […]
