Dear sir: Acting in an arrogant B.Y.C. (because you can) mode, corporate gorillas Boise Cascade and Abitibi-Consolidated have jointly declared war on freedom. Citizens from both sides of the international border soon will be paying through the nose, in more ways than one, for the privilege of being assaulted with […]
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Dear sir: This is that guy who wears the plaid barrett, that goes by the name Bob Cottam, or more specific, “Rapid Robert,” as shown on the front of my truck. The topic that I have on my mind, and have for a long time, is the word “credit.” There […]
Dear sir: The bridge toll blues. For those who do not know, the original bridge was opened for highway traffic in 1912. The cost of building it–$107,754. One could assume the original bridge has been paid for a number of times. Please, spare me the tears regarding the painting and […]
Dear Sir: This is to inform you of an incident that took place on May 4 at 8:40 a.m. at Rainycrest Home for the Aged here. The fire alarm went off at Rainycrest and there was no maintenance man or supervisor in the building. The residents were lucky there wasn’t […]
Dear sir: I am confused about the bridge between Fort Frances and International Falls. It was obvious adjunct to the dam and connects two very good neighbours. Its original cost was small as it sat on the dam. Some years back, it was enlarged at some expense. But this expenditure […]
Dear sir: On behalf of the Kidney Foundation of Canada, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Fort Frances, Couchiching, and Alberton for their generous support in our recent door-to-door canvass. Due to your contributions, $8,741 was raised! This will help the Kidney Foundation meet […]
Dear sir: Your newspaper has been running articles about a proposed needle exchange program in Fort Frances. I phoned Mr. Ken Allan from the health unit, and he explained to me that sharing needles is very dangerous. People could contract hepatitis, etc. Well, as much as I know, it is […]
Fire safety and the role it plays in your live depends on many things, including your attitude. All of us need to learn how to protect ourselves and family members from the hazards of fire. We all need to be reminded to be responsible, to think, and to make time […]
Benjamin (Ben) L. Hadley, 96, of Atikokan, Ont., passed away at the Atikokan General Hospital on Tuesday, May 9, 2000. He was born Dec. 8, 1903 in Chapple Township to Ben W. and Rachel Hadley. He lived most of his life on his farm north of Barwick before moving to […]
Birdena Mary Haglin, 69, passed away Monday, May 8, 2000 at the Emo Hospital. She was born in Emo, Ont. on July 25, 1930 and was raised in the area. She was united in marriage to Elmer on Dec. 27, 1947, and they spent more than 50 years together. In […]
Jim Miller, our loving husband and father, passed away Monday, May 8, 2000 at M.S.A. Hospital in Abbotsford, B.C. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and son, Jim; brothers, Bob and Stuart; sister, Nora Campbell; grandchildren, Scott, Susan, and Lauren; and three great-grandchildren. Jim grew up in Kenora, Ont. […]
One of our most important priorities as a government is to take care of our seniors. Canada’s population is getting older. In 1991, a 65-year-old Canadian woman could expect to live another 20 years; four years longer than a 65-year-old Canadian man. As the population gets older, social programs such […]
