Dear editor: In regards to the letter to the editor signed by George Sturdy in the Jan. 8 edition of the West End Weekly condemning Wal-Mart coming to Fort Frances. He states Fort Frances is a union town. It’s human nature to shop for better prices, union or otherwise. Competition […]
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Dear sir: I hope other northwestern municipalities will not join the Township of Alberton’s irresponsible call for the dismissal of Northwestern Medical Officer of Health Dr. Pete Sarsfield because he is using his authority to regulate second-hand smoke exposure. Last year, I travelled with Dr. Sarsfield and his staff to […]
Richard “Rick” Pearson, 42, of 1218 Olde Shambles Rd., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, Jan. 13, 2003 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 at 3 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Frances, with Pastor Brian Keffer […]
Walter Edward “Wally” Strain, 62, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003 at La Verendrye General Hospital. He was born Sept. 19, 1940 in Chapple Township, Ont. to the late Edward and Geneva Strain. Wally grew up in Rainy River District and attended high school in […]
Randolph Guimond, 35, of Virginia, MN, passed away at his residence Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003. He was born June 9, 1967 in Fort Frances, Ont. At an early age, he moved with his family to Virginia, where he had since lived. He was predeceased by his father, Lawrence Guimond in […]
MORRISSEAU-TWINS–Born to Candace Morrisseau, of Couchiching First Nation, Ont., two baby girls, Destiny Irene, weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. and Trinity Ivaline, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. on December 27, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
In loving memory of Donald (Gandy) Woods, 71, who passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born Feb. 15, 1931 to William (Captain Billy) and Marguerite Woods. Gandy worked in the bush or on the lake since he was […]
