To the editor: To build or not to build is the question to be asked of the residents of the Township of Alberton in the Nov. 13 election. But we are being asked this question without any information on which to base such an important decision. Cost has been arbitrarily […]
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Dear sir: The things people should know about Mr. Allan Bedard, who is running for mayor against Glenn Witherspoon in our town election. I know Mr. Bedard well. I worked very closely with him while he was a union president, and we have been friends when he was a town […]
There are three native wild cats in the Canadian north. One of them, the Mountain Lion or Puma, apparently has been sighted several times in the past but whether it is really here or not is still a subject for debate. The smallest of the three, the Bobcat (Lynx rufus), […]
Jessie Borrett, 83, of 120 Dorothy St., Atikokan, Ont., passed away peacefully Oct. 31, 2000 at the Atikokan General Hospital after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Jessie was born April 26, 1917 in Delisle, Sask. to the late John and Maud Wilkie. The family moved several times before […]
In loving memory of Breck Chernaski, who passed away peacefully Monday, Oct. 30, 2000 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Breck was born March 7, 1927 to the late Karl and Antonina (Klopouschak) Chernaski. Breck leaves to mourn his loving wife, Willa; brothers, Ed (Alice), and Phillip (Dianne); […]
Forever Loved Always Remembered It is with our deepest sorrow we announce the sudden passing of a wonderful mother, daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend, Dienna Margaret Daw. Dienna was born Feb. 11, 1977 and was tragically taken from us Oct 29, 2000. She was born in Fort Frances, Ont. […]
Agnes Rowland, 82, of R.R.1, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Friday, Oct. 27, 2000. She was born Dec. 24, 1917 in Waterloo Township, Ont. to Henry and Agnes Kehl. After living in Saskatchewan, the Kehl family homesteaded in the Crozier District, […]
In loving memory of Nella Simone Baker, 75, of Rose Manor, Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away Friday, Oct. 27, 2000 after a brief illness with her family by her side. She was born Jan. 6, 1925 in Pinewood, Ont. to the late Prosper and Georgina Davidson. Nella enjoyed Bingo, […]
Sophie Dietz (nee Gulka), formerly of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at age 74. She was predeceased by her parents, Mary and John Gulka; and grandmother, Mrs. Tom Chorney. She is survived by her husband, Herman; three children, Bobby, Sharon, and Sandra of Red Lake, Ont.; one sister, Sadie, of […]
To the editor: I have been in Fort Frances for about at long as Bill Maki has been away and I have seen many changes, starting in the west end where I live. MacDonald Motors, Sunset Ford, Canadian Tire, all the fast food outlets, Robin’s Donuts, Red Dog Inn, West […]
Dear sir: An alarming percentage of teenagers have contemplated or attempted suicide. Many of these teenagers have severed any contact with the church. Our young people are really suffering and seem lost. This area (Northwestern Ontario and northern Minnesota) has many young people who are abusing drugs and alcohol. The […]
Hallowe’en is nearing and most children are thinking of pumpkins, costumes, and treats. Hallowe’en certainly is a fun time and, as a parent, I look forward to it. But we all also must understand something–Hallowe’en poses the danger of ignition of children’s costumes. While this is a rare event, the […]
