Born to Jeremy Potson and Joannie Spoon of Seine River First Nation, a baby boy, Jeremiah Lee, weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz. on February 16, 2002 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
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To say Canada’s Olympic team got off to a slow start in Salt Lake City is probably the understatement of the year—crowned by that image of speed skater Jeremy Wotherspoon sprawled on the ice (“like Bambi,” as one sportswriter put it). But, wow, what a finish! Heading into the final […]
Dear sir: After reading Mr. Vandetti’s column, in regard to the steps leading into the Townshend Theatre, I decided I should send a letter stating my views regarding the problem. I, too, have difficulty getting up and down these steps. Because of cataracts on both eyes, my perception of depth […]
Dear editor: With only four months until their final days at Fort High, more and more grade 12 students are beginning to look forward to celebrating their high school graduation. Again this year, the chem-free graduation party will be a major part of that celebration. Started almost 10 years ago, […]
I have been following the smoking/non-smoking debate in Fort Frances with great interest. Having been born and raised in Fort Frances, and returning yearly as I do, I feel I am justified in putting my opinion forward. I have the luxury of perspective in the case of discussing smoking bans […]
Dear sir: In recognition of International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8, I would like to acknowledge a group of women I have been working with for the past several years. That group is the Fort Frances Native Women’s Association. This small group of dedicated women has managed to […]
To the editor: Early last week, I had the opportunity to attend the PC party leadership debate in Thunder Bay and get an impression of the five candidates vying for the premier’s seat vacated this past fall by Mike Harris. During one of the many exchanges in the debate, I […]
