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Editorials

Tragic lesson

5 February 2003

The contrails from the fiery demise of space shuttle Columbia in the clear blue sky over Texas on Saturday morning had barely faded away when the chorus began of the need to keep the space program going despite the tragedy. That’s very true, of course. After all, we don’t stop […]

Letters

Defend decision

5 February 2003

Dear sir: The Rainy River Walleye Tournament (RRWT) feels it is necessary to respond to the inaccuracies in Bill Godin’s letter that appeared in the Jan. 29 edition of the Fort Frances Times. First of all, it was not a quick decision. The decision to change dates has always been […]

Letters

In praise of Nault

5 February 2003

Dear editor: It is my firm belief that Bob Nault has done an excellent job representing the interest of his constituents in Northwestern Ontario. In troubled times, the leadership of Mr. Nault and the Liberal party has positioned our country in the top economic position among the wealthiest countries in […]

Letters

Irksome refereeing

5 February 2003

Dear sir: I would like to voice my concerns of how the referees judged the Jan. 24-25 hockey games between the Thunder and Fort William First Nation Wolves in Fort Frances. I was very concerned on the Friday when I repeatedly saw violations from the Wolves’ team that where not […]

Letters

Irksome refereeing

5 February 2003

Dear sir: I would like to voice my concerns of how the referees judged the Jan. 24-25 hockey games between the Thunder and Fort William First Nation Wolves in Fort Frances. I was very concerned on the Friday when I repeatedly saw violations from the Wolves’ team that where not […]

Letters

Old memories

5 February 2003

Dear sir: Last week, the secret files on the abdication of Edward VIII were released and they bring back memories of 1935. No mention has been made of the speech the King made in South Wales. Many of the coal mines were closed and the area was in bad shape […]

Letters

Forgotten residents

5 February 2003

Dear sir: I am writing this letter in response to an article that appeared in the Fort Frances Times on Jan. 29. I cannot believe Dr. Sarsfield and his “team” from the Northwestern Health Unit would have the nerve to come out and directly point “the finger” at the residents […]

Obituaries

HARVEY BARKER

4 February 2003

Harvey Barker, 66, of Devlin, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. A visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 7, 2003 from 7-8 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 at 2 […]

Births

Petkau

29 January 2003

Born to Henry and Elizabeth, nee Rempel, of Emo, Ont., a baby boy, Lenny Ray, weighing 10 lbs. 4 oz. on January 18, 2003 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Births

Henry

29 January 2003

Born to Cal and Tracy Henry (nee Tsang) of New Westminster, B.C., a baby girl, Kelsey, on January 20, 2003, weighing 9 lbs. 5 oz. Proud grandparents are Moe and Joyce Henry of Stratton, ON and Mrs. Lan Tsang of Edmonton, AB.

Births

Ivall

29 January 2003

Born to Earl and Stephanie, nee Wagner, of Rainy River, Ont., a baby boy, Connor Earl Joseph, weighing 8 lbs. 11 oz. on January 20, 2003 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Births

Ruppert

29 January 2003

Born to Luke and Lucille, of Stratton, Ont., a baby boy, Evan Eugene, weighing 6 lbs. 5 oz. on January 23, 2003 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.