In loving memory of Loretta Anderson, 89, of Rainy River, Ont., who passed away Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River. Loretta was born March 3, 1915 in Rainy River to Garrett and Olive Byrnes. She was united in marriage to Lesley Anderson on […]
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It is with deepest sorrow that our family announces the passing of Sue Jack, wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend to all. Susan passed away Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005 at the Emo Heath Centre in Emo, Ont. at the age of 55, alongside her family, after courageously battling cancer. She […]
Dennis Lloyd McDougall, 61, of Morson, Ont., passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2005 at the Rainy River Hospital in Rainy River, Ont. Dennis was born Oct. 20, 1943 in Elmhurst, Ill. to the late Lloyd and Marion (Englund) McDougall. Dennis grew up in Chicago, Ill., where he built fond memories […]
Ken Oien passed away Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005 after a brief illness. Born June 28, 1919 in Stratton, Ont. to Ted and Annie Oien, he lived in Emo, Ont. most of his life. He served in the Army Service Corps during World War II. He retired from the Ministry of […]
ANIMKII-ANA-KWAT IKWE Helen Marie Shepard, 90, of Couchiching First Nation, Ont., passed away Monday, Feb. 14, 2005 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born Feb. 8, 1915 at Rainy Lake, Ont. Helen enjoyed quilting and crocheting. She also was a member of Our Lady of […]
Ivaline Jourdain, 78, of Fort Frances, Ont. and formerly of Couchiching First Nation, passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2005 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Ivaline was born Aug. 22, 1926 in St. Peters, Man. to the late Alfred and Rodeanne. She enjoyed playing Bingo, going to the […]
It was good to see that the Northwest Catholic District School Board didn’t immediately pull the plug on its French Immersion program at last night’s meeting. Whether or not it can still be saved, however, remains to be seen. French Immersion was on life support last year when less than […]
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 […]
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 […]
