Dear editor: I am writing this letter in response to a discussion I had with my daughter’s friends who live in southern Ontario. It is a short note telling her how northern residents are being discriminated against when it comes to health care. As a cancer patient, I have had […]
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Dear editor: A letter appeared in a number of Canadian newspapers with the heading “Strict gun laws needed,” or something similar. The letter was written by the President of the Canada Safety Council. The writer may not be aware of it, but Canada has had very stringent handgun regulations since […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mary Bruyere announce her peaceful passing on Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born in Glasgow, Scotland on March 14, 1926 and came to Canada as a war bride following her marriage, […]
In loving memory of Andy McQuaker, 80, of Rainy River, Ont., who passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at the McKellar Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Andy was born Jan. 22, 1921 in Rainy River. He moved to the Stratton area, joining Jennie and William Minty and their families, after […]
With deepest sorrow we wish to announce the passing of Shannon W. McTavish, 67, of La Vallee, Ont., on Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born July 3, 1934 in Fort Frances, and had lived all her life in Rainy River […]
On July 13, 2001, Sharon and Mike Kovacic said the saddest of goodbyes to their precious baby, Michael Kovacic. Michael is lovingly survived and dearly missed by his parents; grandparents, Marg Frenette, Marija Markovic, Jerry Frenette, and Aileen Kreczmer; great-grandmother; Anne Frenette; great-aunts, Peggy Martinson, Mary Benson, and Flora Frenette […]
Call it the little derby that could! After a humble beginning in 1995 with 47 teams, then growing to 72 in its second year, the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship has ballooned into one of the premiere fishing tournaments in the country–with a full field of 130 teams set to […]
By Sonny McGinnisRainy River F.N. (Manitou Rapids) I offer the following comments regarding self-government issues because of the seriousness and danger I feel that has arisen from a national consultation process that is being carried out by the Department of Indian Affairs on behalf of the Government of Canada regarding […]
Dear editor: My name is Aleata Jerry, and I am one of 14 Rainy River District School Board employees that drove school bus. We are the first person your child sees in August, and the last person who says good-bye, be good, and have a great summer every June. This […]
Dear sir: As everyone in this area is well aware, the FFCBC bass derby is just around the corner. This will be an exciting time for many spectators and anglers alike. Countless hours of volunteer work and many donations have helped to make this annual event something we are all […]
