Local News from Across the Rainy River District
This incident that I’ll call “The Kayak Kid” is actually a horror story–as you will agree having seen the Ranier rapids in full boil this summer. Now kayaks are said to be catching on again. You’ve known that our new-found Atlantis has held perils for us right along, and the […]
On the occasion of Katharine Graham’s passing last week, I was motivated to once again watch “All the President’s Men.” It had been years since we had seen this adaptation of the book by Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. It’s a gripping story as the two reporters […]
Tennis is not my game. I played it only a little in my late teens and very poorly at that. Tennis is my husband’s game. He was a finalist during his senior year of college and is a fanatic when it comes to watching his favourite sport. Nothing stands is […]
Jerry Wodell, 58, of 241 Elizabeth St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly Sunday, July 15, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born Aug. 24, 1942 in Fort Frances and had lived here most of his life. Jerry had worked as a broadband technician […]
Jenny Opheim Williams, 84, of Lac La Croix First Nation, Ont., passed away Monday, July 9, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Jenny was born Dec. 25, 1916 in Basswood Lake, Mn. to the late Jack Kingfisher and Nora Pete John. She lived at Lac La […]
With the development of new Canada Customs and Immigration facility, the Town of Fort Frances has a wonderful opportunity to make the south entrance to town even more attractive. Placing the hydro lines underground along the 100 and 200 blocks of Church Street would be a good start. Simply moving […]
Dear sir: In the Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal, there is a “flag watch” column stating the shape and conditions that our national flag is in there. They should come to Fort Frances, where you see some flags that are torn, ragged, and faded hanging from some of our storefronts. We’re […]
Dear editor: Having left the Fort seven years ago, I’d like to take this opportunity to tell you how much we enjoy receiving the Fort Frances Times every week. It keeps us in touch with what’s happening “back home.” An article I found very interesting was Pam Hawley’s piece in […]
Dear editor: Concerning Bill C-68. This money-grabbing bill is very flawed, and showing no equity in its laws. Aboriginal people can go to their chiefs and get their guns registered and licenses to carry them. I sent in my money 15 months ago for registration and licensing, and have only […]
Dear sir: On Wednesday, June 13, I wrote a short note addressed to the swimmers and families of the Fort Frances Aquanauts Swim Team, entitled “To clear the air.” I am now writing to set the record straight. There is definitely confusion as to why, as head coach, I “left” […]
