Jennie Rizzo, 80, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2003 at her home. Jennie was born Sept. 14, 1923 in Fort William, Ont. She was united in marriage to Francesco (Frank) Rizzo on June 14, 1945. Jennie spent many years cooking for […]
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Emil James “Skinner” Morneau, 80, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Oct. 2, 2003. He was born Feb. 13, 1923 in Fort Frances to the late Joseph and Alma Morneau. Emil had lived in Fort Frances all his life. He had […]
Herbert MacMillan Cridland passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003 after a short, but courageous, fight with cancer. He was born Sept. 24, 1930 in Toronto, Ont., and was married on his birthday in 1956 to Theresa Marie (Shirley) Wilson. Shirley predeceased him on […]
Lawrence McIntosh passed away unexpectedly at Prince George Hospital on Oct. 1, 2003 at the age of 67 years. Predeceased by his parents and brother Doug, Lawrence is survived by his wife, Margaret, of 41 years; son, David (Anne); grandson, Tristan of Whiterock, B.C.; sisters-in-law, Gladys McIntosh, Lily and Jenny […]
Dear sir: The Tory strategy in many ridings across the province, including Kenora-Rainy River, has been to harp on the fact that the local MPP was not a member of the governing party. The Tory candidates have issued many dire warnings about the fearful consequences of not electing a member […]
Dear sir: I read with interest the obituary for Mrs. Elsie McLennan. My interest comes from my being a piano student of hers for seven years in Fort Frances. I often tell others of the recitals she held where her students were required to perform, the flowers that were always […]
Dear sir: I read with interest the editorial in last week’s Times, and found it to be informative and well researched. But one small item troubled me. It would be great if the phrase “to beg the question” was put to proper use, but as nearly as I can determine, […]
To the editor: On behalf of the Muskie Touchdown Club, I would like to thank the parents, relatives, and die-hard fans who have supported the football team over the past few years. This year’s team, like all the rest, is a fine group of hard-working, dedicated young men who love […]
Dear sir: More now than ever before, women must get out and vote. Our voices must be heard. As Status of Women Officer for the local OSSTF District 5B executive, I received information about election concerns and issues from the Ontario Federation of Labour Women’s Committee. Here are some of […]
Dear editor: As candidate for chief in the next Couchiching election, I feel compelled to respond to your recent article in the Fort Frances Times where Chief Chuck McPherson asks, “How much is too much?” concerning expenditures on the Borderland Thunder. While that question is for him and his council […]
Dear editor: I attended the meeting where the three candidates in our riding debated issues which were important to the electorate. Mr. Hampton stated right off that he only was in favour of government support for the public schools. Private schools were only for the rich, he stated, who send […]
Dear sir: The provincial government, under Premier Ernie Eves, announced Ontario would provide $17.5 million to further the province’s beef producers. This is in addition to the $35 million our government already has committed—bringing Ontario’s total commitment to $52.5 million. Beef farmers, including those in the Kenora-Rainy River districts, have […]
