Jaxon and Dawson are pleased to announce the birth of their sister, Anelynn Melody Elaine, born on Sept. 18, 2001 at 5:02 p.m. at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont., weighing 8lbs. 15oz. Proud mom is Cherity Calder

Born to Robert and Tanya nee Scott, of Barwick, Ont., a baby boy, Matthew Robert Allen, weighing 8 lbs. 11 oz. on September 18, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Born to Tony and Martha, nee Esh, of Loman, MN., a baby boy, Karl Lynn, weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. on September 19, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Born to Shawn and Keri, nee Munford, of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby boy, Lucas Alexandre, weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz. on September 21, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

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.

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 […]