It is with a great sense of loss and sorrow that the family and friends of Gary Thomas Wilson announce his passing on Jan. 4, 2003 at the age of 47. Gary was born Feb. 23, 1955 in Emo, Ont., where he spent the early part of his life. In […]
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Although it appears funding for two separate studies on the feasibility of delivering broadband access to rural municipalities and First Nations of Rainy River District won’t be forthcoming because of a push towards one regional effort, it is important that senior levels of governments understand the value of the Internet. […]
Dear editor: I would like to comment on the furor that is being raised in the district regarding the smoking/non-smoking debate. I also would like to add a few comments about my own battle with the so-called “devil weed.” I guess I started smoking at about the age of 12 […]
To the editor: The editor and management of The Daily Journal here in International Falls recently have taken away a very precious feature of the pastoral column—namely the Word of God. No scripture is their new policy. Several of us pastors here in the community have expressed our consternation about […]
Dear editor: A few weeks ago, I spent five days in La Verendrye hospital. I would like to say I had the best of care from all the staff. Starting with the paramedics, these guys are good. They are polite, friendly, and very good at their jobs. Next the ER—the […]
Dear editor: Having read the numerous letters to the editor over the past year or two concerning the impending smoking ban for businesses, it seems to me that most people have either missed or lost sight of the real issue. This is not about my rights as a customer to […]
Dear sir: Congratulations to Dr. Peter Sarsfield, Northwestern Ontario’s medical officer of health, for having the guts to protect the marginalized majority who wish protection from the harm and discomfort caused by second-hand smoke. He has struck a blow for human rights, winning long-denied right of access to public places […]
Dear editor: There are some who oppose the smoking bylaw and in their arguments, they point out that it should be up to each individual adult to decide whether to smoke or not. I don’t think anyone is questioning this. But is it their right to force someone else to […]
Dear sir: I do not wish to use up space in your newspaper disputing what Bill Morrison Jr. says happened at last year’s Rainy River District Municipal Association annual meeting. I will only say his recollection of what the medical officer of health for the Northwestern Health Unit, Dr. Peter […]
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 […]
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 […]
