Dear sir: This letter is addressed to the person or persons responsible for the theft of my black nylon wallet containing $1,200 cash, a certified cheque, and personal documents from the Super 8 Motel in Fort Frances on the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 12. I want you to know that […]

Dear editor: In regards to maybe an American Wal-Mart store opening in Fort Frances. Why can’t it be a Zeller’s store, owned by Hudson Bay Company, or maybe a Canadian super store if the plans are to have a large store here? I also would like to comment on how […]

Still waiting Dear Mr. Editor: When will all businesses in town become smoke-free, Bingo halls included, to protect all people? Isn’t smoking in public a fineable offence? We look to you, Mr. Editor, for a definitive answer. Signed, Al Peterson and Bob Gillon

Dear editor: I just received my copy of the Fort Frances Times and read about Glen Edwards resigning as head coach of the Muskie boys’ hockey team. I, like many, am surprised by “Grapes’” decision. I don’t want to know his reasons and respect him for his decision. Playing for […]

Suddenly, on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002, Rachel Lynn Nelson left this world to continue her life on another level. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, Ont. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. […]

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Mary Margaret Catherall passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Mary was born Nov. 14 in Niagara Falls, Ont. She loved gardening and good books, but most of all her family. She was unselfish […]

The biggest knock on Parliament’s ratification yesterday of the Kyoto Protocol, led by the governing Liberal party together with the NDP and Bloc Quebecois, certainly isn’t the notion that nothing should be done to clean up our environment for future generations. Rather, it’s the Chrétien government’s vagueness over just how […]

Hi Mike, At this time, I would like to congratulate Jean and Lin Boileau on being selected as Citizens of the Year for Fort Frances in 2002. I grew up seeing Jean busy with the plays and Lin walking faster than his feet could keep up to him going to […]

Mr. Wayne Edward Blasky passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 51. He was born Oct. 27, 1951 in Fort Frances and lived here all his life. On June 3, 1988, he was united in marriage to Patricia […]

Thomas John Grinsell, 78, of 928 Third St., International Falls, Mn., passed away Dec. 5, 2002 at the Falls Memorial Hospital. Tom was born Aug. 15, 1924 in Fort Frances, Ont., and was raised here. In 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific Theatre during […]

Born to Robin and Melissa, nee Gibbins, of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby boy, Lucas Allan, weighing 11Ibs. 3 oz. on November 18, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Born to Rhonda Blanchard and Eric Onichuk, of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby boy, camron Eric weighing 7 Ibs. 4 oz. on November 20, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.