Dear editor: There was some stunning news in last week’s paper. Ontario just signed an agreement with the Métis to let them hunt and fish without licences year-round. I believe they (Métis) should be given a means test first to see if they need this fish and wildlife, as most […]
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Dear sir: Every now and then, an ordinary person produces something extraordinary. This was revealed this week with the release of the Rainy River Centennial Cookbook. It really is an exceptional work with not only many tried and true family favourites, but it is put together in a fashion that’s […]
Dear editor, The mayor and council were elected because the citizens of Fort Frances put their trust and faith in these people to do what is best for the town. The passing of a bylaw that would see members of council receive a paid benefits package—in addition to remuneration—can only […]
Dear sir: If the mayor and council of the town of Smallville were employees of that town, business of council would come to a standstill (mmm, what a thought). For example, when the discussion of wages was brought up, each member would have to declare a conflict of interest. I […]
Peacefully on July 19, 2004, Anne passed away at Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc. in Fort Frances, Ont. Shee was born June 9, 1918. Anne was predeceased by her husband, Pete, in 1963; and one daughter, Joyce, in 1981. She leaves behind one son, Ron (Rose) of Fort Frances, Ont.; […]
It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother, father, and friend, Vinny (Vinnell) Justin White, on Sunday, July 18, 2004. Vinny was born April 15, 1982 in Fort Frances, Ont. He is survived by his father, Wesley Big George and mother, Joyce […]
Born to Pamela Gibson and Paul Morrison, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Alexander Paul Ivan, weighing 7 lbs. 14 oz. on July 17, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Marianne L. Liedke, 80, of 1305 Beyer Dr., International Falls, Mn., went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 8, 2004. Born April 8, 1924 in Helvesick, Germany, she immigrated to International Falls in 1951, where she had lived ever since. The former Marianne […]
Born to Todd Morrisseau and Jenna Tucker, of Couchiching, Ont., a boy, Brayden Todd Valentine, weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. on July 6, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
