Dear sir: The great outdoors is the very reason that we live in Northwestern Ontario. It is our lifeblood. Is it not frightening to think that the enriching experiences of its scenic wonders, its recreational opportunities, its spiritual uplifting, and its inherent host of other benefits would be lost if […]
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Dear editor: The closing of the Thunder Bay research station has implications beyond its considerable impact on Northern Ontario’s agricultural sector and resource-based industries. In practice, work by public sector researchers in particular regions has considerable impact on research and development being carried out across the rest of the country; […]
Mr. Daniel Alexander Wright, 50, a resident of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002. Dan was born and raised in Atikokan, Ont. He was married to Nola Springsteel in 1978 in International Falls, Mn. For many years, Dan worked in tourism and economic development for the Ontario […]
Leonard C. Boyd, 77, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002 at his home. He was born Nov. 22, 1924 in Fort Frances, Ont., one of seven children born to John “Jack” and Alba Boyd. He attended Fort Frances schools and graduated from Fort Frances High School in 1941. He worked […]
Charlotte (Dede) Mallory, 80, of 320 Third St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Monday, Oct. 14, 2002. She was born Aug. 20, 1922 in Fort William, Ont. to the late Charles Ambrose and Ruth (Ditmars) Gorham. Dede was raised in […]
Thomas Willard “Tom” Fenton, 83, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002 at his residence. He was born Dec. 6, 1918 in Emo, Ont. to the late John and Edna Fenton. Tom grew up in the Burriss area and later moved to Dance Township. He began working […]
Agnes Pearson, 91, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont. and formerly of Stratton, Ont., passed away at her residence on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002. She was born Dec. 30, 1910 in Blackhawk, Ont. to the late Edward (Ed) and Alma Lee. She grew up […]
As the recent outcry over Ron MacLean’s contract dispute with the CBC showed, decisions can be overturned if enough people raise their voices in protest. That same grassroots “power” now is needed among Northwestern Ontario residents to pressure the provincial government to provide adequate funding to the University of Guelph […]
Dear sir: The fervent response of so many Canadians to the news that Ron MacLean’s contract for Hockey Night In Canada was not being renewed struck a chord. CBC reportedly was bombarded with 10,000 e-mails demanding that Ron be retained at any price. As a result of the public outcry, […]
Dear Mr. Editor: Concerned citizens of Fort Frances were wondering if a local pool can be started predicting how many hours, days, weeks, or months it will be before Public Works feels it necessary to dig a hole in our newly-paved Scott Street. Signed, Al Peterson and Rob Gillon
Dear sir: Well-known and long-time tournament angler Mike Baranowski of Nestor Falls has created quite a stir lately with his ongoing series of letters to the editor and we wish to add our perspective. Concerned that Mike’s first few letters may, in some way, be referring to the Fort Frances […]
Dear Mr. Editor: Certainly not by choice, nor by travel preference, I have been privileged to spend the last six weeks (before and after spinal surgery) at the Port Arthur General and La Verendrye hospitals. During that period, I was looked after by probably 50 or 60 different nurses and […]
