Dear sir: I’m one of your seasonal residents and I can’t wait to get back up the North Arm to my place. I’ve been searching for a site that covers ice conditions and such–both for ice-out and during the winter as to thickness road conditions on the ice. For right […]
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Dear sir: On April 9, at our daily gathering around the octagonal table in the Royal Canadian Legion here, a question was brought forth: “What does one do with hazardous material?” In this case, the person was referring to old paint and paint cans. Alas, no one had an answer […]
Dear sir: Beta Sigma Phi recently held our annual “Daffodil Drive,” with proceeds going to the local chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society. I would like to thank everyone who supported us in any way. Thank you to everyone who purchased daffodils, and to all the businesses in Fort Frances […]
In loving memory of Allan Sydney Hayes, who passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Allan was born March 5, 1922 in Burriss Township, Ont. to the late William John and Frances (Durey) Hayes. Allan leaves to mourn his cherished wife, Dorothy; […]
Jozefa Zielonko, 89, a long-time resident of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away in Winnipeg, Man. on Saturday, April 14, 2001. She was predeceased by her husband, Waclaw. She is survived by her children, son, Anthony, wife, Diane, and three grandchildren of Winnipeg, Man., daughter, Gladys, and husband, Earl Robertson, of […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our husband, father, and friend, Harry Dokuchie, on Friday, April 13, 2001 while awaiting cardiac surgery. Harry was born Aug. 29, 1946 in Fort Frances, Ont. but later moved to Thunder Bay, Ont., where he made his home. Harry leaves […]
Sigurd M. Paulson, 89, of Pinecrest Home for the Aged, Kenora, Ont., passed away Sunday, April 8, 2001. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Lake of the Woods United Church Chapel in Sioux Narrows, Ont.
In loving memory of Edna Miller, 82, of Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away Monday, April 9, 2001 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances. Edna is survived by her sons, Gary Miller and wife, Diane, of Fort Frances, Ont., and Jack Miller of Sapawe, Ont.; grandson, Darren […]
With overwhelming sadness, we announce the tragic and unexpected passing of “Teddy” on Monday, March 26, 2001 at the Big Grassy First Nation at the age of 38 years. Theodore was born Jan. 10, 1963 at Rainy River, Ont. and lived in the district most of his life. He was […]
If the truth be known, the Rainy River District School Board is surprised–and disappointed–over the relative lack of feedback on its proposed expansion of J.W. Walker School here while closing Alexander MacKenzie and Alberton Central schools. About 10 years ago, when Alexander MacKenzie was first on the chopping block, a […]
Dear Mr. Behan: I’m a network analyst and network architect with seven years of broadband engineering and public carrier experience (American market). I read the editorial “Ominous Numbers” (April 4) and would like to explain why I will soon become another statistic. Despite all the rhetoric and brouhaha over Bell […]
This letter is in response to trustee Ron McAlister’s comments stated on CFOB’s news on Wednesday, April 4. First of all, both of my children attend Alberton Central School, which is now under review for closure. Mr. McAlister stated that knowing the concerns of Alberton’s parents, the board cannot do […]
