MCKAY–Born to Archie and Darlene, nee Both, of Bearskin Lake, Ont., a baby boy, Brett Andrew Carson, weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. on December 3, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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TUCKER–Born to Crystal Tibbs and Gib Tucker, of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby boy, Micheal Alexander Wayne, weighing 8 lbs. 8 oz. on December 3, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Helen Germaine “Ohpwaydumook” Morrison, 65, of Nicickousemenecaning First Nation, passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002 in Thunder Bay, Ont. She was born April 7, 1937 in Rainy River, Ont. Helen spent all of her life residing in the Rainy Lake area. In her earlier years, Helen resided in Naicatchewenin and […]
Mr. Theo “Deedee” Gouliquer, 71, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on Dec. 16, 2002 at home in Pinewood, Ont. Deedee was born Aug. 17, 1931 in Pinewood. He was a farmer and resident of the Rainy River District all his life. He was born and raised on […]
Almost 60 percent of the 180-plus who responded to last week’s Web poll still did not consider themselves in the Christmas spirit—with the big day now just a week away. But you certainly wouldn’t know that by looking around town. As one letter writer on this page already has observed, […]
To the editor: The very possibility of Wal-Mart in our area, anywhere, is dismaying, frustrating, and frightening. Both Fort Frances and International Falls will suffer the loss of a number of businesses, since that behemoth’s very attitude is to sink the little guy who can’t compete. Folks think that all […]
Dear sir: I would like to reply to Kevin Cherry’s letter of Dec. 11, 2002. What this letter appears to be is another example of the whiz kids from Toronto again telling the country bumpkins from Northwestern Ontario what is good for them. I think the people of Fort Frances […]
Dear editor: What is Wal-Mart going to do for our town? Sure, it will provide minimum wage jobs, but at what expense? Ask the Salvation Army. Three weeks ago in Toronto, Wal-Mart kicked the Salvation Army people off its property. They stated Wal-Mart has a “no solicitation” policy for a […]
Dear sir: Hi, this is the old guy with the plaid tam again (well, you know the rest). And yes, I’ve put the bike away for the winter. I was thinking back to the year 1935 or 1937, when my brother, Norman, and I walked a team of horses from […]
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
