Born to Don and Maureen, of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby boy, Carter Douglas, weighing 6 lbs. 5 oz. on September 21, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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Agnes Sylvia Galusha, 80, of Birchwood Terrace in Kenora, Ont., passed away Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001 with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband, Elra Galusha. Cremation has taken place. Interment will be at Burriss Cemetery on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001 at 2 p.m.
After years of neglect during the 1990s, it’s high time Fort Frances has realized the error of its ways and redirected new energy to economic development here. Clearly, an aggressive approach is needed to attract new businesses and industrial development to Fort Frances–and that must start with forward-looking leaders who […]
Dear sir: As a concerned dual citizen of Canada and the United States, I write this letter to fellow citizens of these two great nations. I felt shock, horror, anger, and sadness as I watched the tragic events unfold in New York City and Washington, D.C. on Sept. 11. Following […]
Dear sir: The Northern Therapeutic Riding Association (NORTRA) would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who supported “Freedom Ride 2001” (horseback riders and motorcyclists). We have decided to have “Freedom Ride 2002” in the fall in hopes we will get more support. NORTRA also would like […]
Hello: I just read the article [on the Times Web site] about the Canadian and U.S. native veterans that held the mourning ceremony last Tuesday morning at the Nanicost grounds. I generally do not send letters to newspapers but I feel compelled to share some of my thoughts. Please allow […]
Dear sir: As lay preacher and founder of the “Life Chain” event, I feel it would be beneficial to share some facts about this year’s “Life Chain” in your area. It will be unusual in that the Canadian one will take place the weekend before the one in U.S. In […]
Dear sir: If I lived 400 yards south of my house, I would be $20,000 in debt. That is the value of our Canadian health system. People must realize that much of our taxes to the federal and provincial governments are returned in the health care services. Locally, we can […]
Mike Behan
Moving With Mike
Moving With Mike
I’ve become the “slide show” guy. Remember, back when you were a kid, when your family was invited over to a friend’s house for dinner? Then afterwards, the projector and screen came out, the lights were dimmed, and you had to sit through an hour-and-a-half of their vacation slides. And […]
By Harry Vandetti
Just Passing By
Just Passing By
Literacy has always been the loser in the education lineup at Fort High, but now the school insists the parents pay attention. They might decide to help out after a meeting tonight. Ontario demands better English scholars. Personally, and considering that literacy became essential to my own career as a […]
Milt Guba
This Week in Emo
This Week in Emo
Centennial choir begins rehearsing for Christmas show This past Monday was the first practice of the Emo Centennial Choir as it gets ready for its annual Christmas chorale later this year. The choir will be rehearsing every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo. Director Renee […]
