Mr. David Wesley Kinsman, 74, of Emo, Ont., and formerly of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 10, 2002 in Thunder Bay Regional Hospital—McKellar Site. He was born Feb. 8, 1928 to Merritt and Hilda Kinsman in Fort William, Ont. Wesley received his education at Franklin Street Public […]
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Elizabeth (Betty) J. Crawford passed away suddenly March 11, 2002 in Weslaco, Texas. Beloved and greatly-missed wife of W. Roland (Roly) Crawford; mother of David in Calgary, Alta. and Denise Wepruk (Randy); and grandmother of Danny and Erin Wepruk in Red Lake, Ont. She was born June 21, 1928 in […]
Mary Agnes Cole passed away peacefully Monday, June 17, 2002 at Starwood Nursing Home in Ottawa, Ont. in her 94th year. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Lorne, in 1995. She was the daughter of John and Margaret Robertson, who emigrated from Scotland to the Red River Valley in […]
It’s been said many times before, but deserves repeating: high school graduation is a time of great celebration—and anxiety. There’s exhilaration over accomplishing a goal; to grab that well-earned diploma and yell, ‘Look out world, here I come!’ Then there’s the thrill of going off to college or university, of […]
Dear sir: I am a non-smoker and have listened to many of the smoking issues. Could somebody please tell me who died and made Dr. Sarsfield God? Did I miss something? Who voted him supreme leader of the Rainy River District? I always thought that this is a democratic society, […]
Dear editor: I am writing in response to the Roy Tom letter regarding the Big Grassy Education Authority and Administration (BGREA). After reading the letter in the Fort Frances Times on June 5, I felt it was necessary. Roy Tom’s letter brought up some very important issues. I am absolutely […]
Dear sir: With high school graduation only hours away, the “Chem-Free” Grad Committee would like to congratulate the students on the milestone they have reached in their lives. The committee also would like to congratulate and thank the many volunteers and sponsors who stepped forward to ensure this year’s graduates, […]
Dear sir: Once again, the Canadian Cancer Society’s appeal for funds during the month of April proved successful. The success of our campaign depends upon the generosity of the residents, businesses, and organizations in Fort Frances, and in the area surrounding Fort Frances from Mine Centre in the east to […]
Dear sir: It’s school reunion time for the Class of ’52 (including anyone attending Fort Frances High School in 1951-52-53). Plans are going well but we can’t find the following former students: David Hamilton, Doug Hill, Irene Hnatiuk, Mike Donnely, Elaine George, Shelley Atkins, Glen Ewald, Kay Glennan, Trudy Cooper, […]
Dear sir: Emo town council recently had the privilege to participate in a trip to Ottawa, organized by the office of local MP Bob Nault. This appears to have been a first—where mayors and/or their representatives from throughout a single federal riding were invited to Canada’s capital en masse by […]
Dear sir: There have been several letters sent to this paper on the rights of individuals to smoke. I don’t think anyone would disagree that an adult should be able to make their own decision on this issue. It’s also our “right” to smoke cigars, and burn incense, but do […]
