Dear editor: On Sunday, Sept. 14, the people of Fort Frances and surrounding areas once again gathered together in support of the Terry Fox Run. More than 100 people came out to participate or volunteer for this year’s 23rd-annual run. The weather was perfect, and it was heartening to see […]
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Dear editor: I just wanted to make a comment regarding Harry Vandetti’s column where he mentions being taught to sing “God Save the Queen.” I didn’t know Harry was that old. I would have thought that old Queen Vic had passed away some years before Harry appeared on the scene. […]
Dear sir: Recently I had the opportunity to chair a meeting in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls and to attend the open house meeting in Kenora with regards to the proposal to expand the boundaries of Kenora, Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, and the township of Lake of the Woods. These meetings were well […]
Dear Mr. Editor: Much has been written and said about the RiverWalk Condominiums. Those who live here would like to put forward the owners’ perspective. The suites are spacious, bright, and decorated with care to suit each owner’s taste. The view of the river is pleasant even on a cloudy […]
Dear editor: About 25 years ago, my family took a trip through Fort Frances. We found the place dirty, the streets littered with trash, graffiti around, and a general untidiness about the place. We were unable to obtain the services we needed and those who helped us were impolite. We […]
Dear sir: I am having a tantrum and I believe that most local citizens also should be having tantrums. An election has been called, we are being asked to vote. I acknowledge the very large political issues out there and don’t think that we can do much about them. What […]
Dear editor: First of all, I want to publicly congratulate Gord and Laurie McQuarrie on the opening of their new business, Tim Hortons. It is a wonderful addition to our community. Having been there on opening day and also the next day, it was obvious that people supported their new […]
Dear editor: At a time when the Ontario government is announcing a $1.2-billion investment in long-term care and the introduction of 18,800 new long-term care beds, we are wondering why there has been a moratorium on admissions to Rainycrest Home for the Aged here in Fort Frances since March and […]
Dear editor: I would like to thank the people who organized such a wonderful centennial celebration for the Barwick Community Church. It took a lot of planning and hard work. I especially enjoyed meeting old friends and former ministers. I was baptized in this church many years ago, so it […]
Dear sir: In light of the recent Stratton centennial celebrations with the reunion of many relatives and former schoolmates of some 50 years ago, I recalled a traffic accident occurring to Ila Shannon in Fort Frances. Ila (or was it Eila?) was struck by a car while playing near a […]
Willie Perrault found peace, with his family by his side, on Monday, Sept. 8, 2003. Willie was born June 1, 1943 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Veronica and Anselm Perrault. He lived in this area all of his life. As a young man, he joined the U.S. Army; he was […]
Carol Louise Bourre, 54, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Many things to many people, Carol was a loving and devoted companion to Everett, whom she enjoyed nearly 31 years together. She was a superb mother to […]
