Local News from Across the Rainy River District
“Hi, my name’s Reuben. I’m from the Fort Frances Times.” That’s a common introduction I’ve used countless times here. But while covering the Borderland Thunder during the SIJHL final last week in Dryden, I learned there’s a lot about the rivalry between the two towns when it comes to hockey […]
A cleanup, painting, and odd repairs were completed at the Emo Arena this past Friday by employees Linda Carmody and Norm Cain. Arena manager Tony Bliss, still recovering from recent surgery, made an appearance to make sure all work has been completed. The ice was taken out March 25, with […]
It hasn’t been a banner week for town council. First, residents are left scratching their heads that the town has decided—in its wisdom—that perhaps a full traffic study is warranted after all with regards to the new Canada Customs and Immigration facility here. Hello? Like, shouldn’t that have been done […]
Dear editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the Fort Frances Heart Health Coalition for their hard work. These volunteers have found themselves at the front line of the smoke-free bylaw issue in their community. I know from personal experience that there are people […]
Dear editor: It is Day 27 of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) strike. The government negotiators finally have been ordered back to the bargaining table by a mediator. I continue to walk up and down the sidewalk in front of the Ministry of Natural Resources instead of providing […]
Dear sir: I would like to discuss a few of the Rainy River District School Board’s comments regarding the closure of Alberton Central School. I am one of the Alberton Township residents who is willing to donate my time as a maintenance tradesman—free of charge—to the renovations at the school. […]
Dear sir: I’ve read with interest and appreciation the town’s plans to continue to beautify our surroundings further, in preparation for the World Health Organization conference visitors here in May. This seems to be an appropriate time to comment on an eyesore that irks me greatly (and possibly some others, […]
Dear sir: This letter is to the person(s) who came into my yard late Saturday evening (April 6) and stole my 11-year-old son’s skateboard “Grind Rail.” It is made of steel tubing, is six feet long and painted black, and is quite heavy, which leads me to believe that a […]
Dear Mr. Editor: I have come back several times on foot back into Fort Frances since they opened the new Customs facility on our side of the border. I am writing to comment on how another set of lights is so needed for the safety of those pedestrians, such as […]
Howard Reesman passed away peacefully in Calgary, Alta. on Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at the age of 94 years at the Father Lacombe Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his wife, Bea (Lottie Beatrice), nee Hutchings; two brothers, Homer and Harold; and sister, Reba. Born in Kirksville, Mo., Howard grew […]
Anson Boshkaykin, 90, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at his residence Sunday, March 31, 2002. He was born March 15, 1912 in Turtle River, Ont. Anson had lived most of his life in Seine River. He had worked as a trapper, […]
The family of Wilfred F. Lockman sorrowfully announce his passing on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 in Winnipeg, Man. following a brief illness. Wilf was born Sept. 18, 1923 in Hillsburg Municipality, Man. But at an early age, he moved with his family to a farm north of La Vallee, Ont. […]
