Dear sir: I am writing to Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Ken Boshcoff regarding the legislation that was tabled in the House of Commons last week around the definition of marriage. I am aware that he previously has stated an intention to vote against such legislation—and I would request that he […]
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Dear sir: Marriage as it is debated today is merely a relationship between two people who love each other. Marriage was intended to be, and should be, a relationship that goes beyond feelings and the sexual expression of two people in love. We need marriage to be a lasting commitment […]
Dear editor: As made clear by recent events and publicity, there are challenges facing the forestry industry in Northern Ontario. As minister of natural resources, I am aware of the problems that must be tackled, and I am committed to working with the industry and all other interested parties to […]
Dear editor: Re: The Fort Frances Times of Jan, 26, 2005—“District farmers willing to test all cattle for BSE.” Roger Griffiths, of the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association, stated, “There is so little risk of people getting BSE . . . only 150 people worldwide have had BSE.” If Mr. Griffiths wishes […]
Dear sir: The need for an abattoir in Rainy River District existed the day the last one that was here closed its doors. This has affected all types of livestock that would be processed in such a facility. Our area is losing millions of dollars annually because of this current […]
Dear sir: Last week when returning home from the Falls, I stopped suddenly and really looked at the mill wall promoting Northwestern Ontario and was quite impressed until I came to the one representing Fort Frances. Now, we all know our great walkway and appreciate it very much, but looking […]
Loretta Anderson, 89, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River. Funeral mass will be held Friday, Feb. 11, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Rainy River, with Fr. Dan Debano officiating. A […]
Joyce Edna Burke (nee Taylor) passed away peacefully in hospital in British Columbia on Jan. 22, 2005 after a brief illness. She was born May 9, 1925 to Frank and Lily Taylor of Fort Frances, Ont. Survived by her brothers, Ed (Carolyn), Ray (Cathy), and John (Carole); nephews, Frank, David, […]
It is with deepest sorrow that the family announces the passing of Richard Boudreau, husband, father, grandfather, and friend of many. Richard passed peacefully in his sleep after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 68. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joan; children, Bradley […]
The family of Stuart A. Nicol (R.C.N.V.R.), formerly of Fort Frances, Ont., wish to announce that Stu passed away Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005 at Toronto, Ont. in his 83rd year. Stu is survived by his wife, Marjorie, of 54 years; sons, David and his wife, Margaret Chaput, of Ottawa, Ont., […]
Timothy (Tim) Perreault passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 31, 2005 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. Tim was born to Greg and Pauline Perreault on Dec. 31, 1973 in Fort Frances, Ont. Tim will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered, by his wife and best friend, Kim Perreault; […]
