It is with much sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our big brother, “Bill,” on Monday, May 10, 2004 in Fort Frances, Ont. Born William Daniel Bruyere on Sept. 28, 1962 to the late Irvin and Elaine Bruyere, Bill made his home on Couchiching First Nation, where he […]
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It is with great sadness that the family of Raymond (Ray) Dolk announces his peaceful passing at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. on May 4, 2004. He was born May 15, 1923 to the late Robert and Jennie Dolk, and lived all his life in Fort Frances, Ont., […]
Vince and Sharon, nee Mose, are happy to announce the birth of their first born–a son, Cade Vincent James, 8 lbs. 1 oz., at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask. on April 26, 2004. Happy grandparents are Harry and Linda Munro of Nipawin, Sask, and Willie and Helen Mose of Emo, […]
Maurice Wilfred Desserre, 63, of 26 Byng St., Emo, Ont., passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born Feb. 5, 1941 in Pattullo, Ont. In his earlier years, Maurice moved to Thompson, Man., where he was employed in mining for […]
While many new municipal leaders, including Fort Frances Mayor Dan Onichuk and Couns. Tannis Drysdale and Rick Wiedenhoeft, were gathering for the first time at the annual general meeting of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association last week in Thunder Bay, it also was the first such meeting for the new […]
Dear sir: I read Bill Krukoski’s letter in the Fort Frances Times last week re a local place for people to gamble. Mr. Krukoski seems to be quite for such a place, especially, if I understand correctly, that it’s supposed to advance our local economy. I had to think about […]
Dear Mike: I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all those who supported the recent “Cuts for Cancer” campaign which succeeded in raising such an astounding sum of money on my behalf. First and foremost, a huge thank you to the five brave individuals—Patty and Andrew Labbe, Rachel […]
Dear editor: Kudos to the Northwestern Ontario Fire Safety Coalition and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council for organizing “The Times They Are A-Changin” Injury Prevention Conference, which was held last week in Fort Frances. It was a job well done! Also, congratulations to Abitibi-Consolidated (Fort Frances division), local […]
Dear sir: Mr. Hoshizaki (Rainy River District School Board) saw a $25,747 salary increase (19 percent) between 2002 and 2003 while Mr. Woods (Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc.) was given a $25,565 hike (also 19 percent). Is there any wonder why we have no funds for books and supplies for […]
