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 […]
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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 […]
Dear editor: On April 1, 2000, I had the misfortune to lose my home and all the contents by fire. Not feeling up to it, I didn’t get back right away to salvage any keepsakes that may not have been too badly damaged. I had keepsakes my mother brought to […]
Dear editor: I recently have discovered the Fort Frances Times on-line thanks to my son. I was raised in the Fort and left as a young adult. Two of my children were born and raised there also for a few years. It is a refreshing sight to be able to […]
Dear sir: When the government decided to try to force teachers to supervise extra-curricular activities, our local high school teachers already were participating at a rate of roughly 85 percent. They knew these activities were important in making high school an enjoyable, memorable, and confidence-building experiences. Our teachers demonstrated the […]
By Harry Vandetti
Just Passing By
Just Passing By
While our high school Muskies’ latest all-Ontario conquest is being celebrated again this spring, there are many old-time hockey fans still harking back to Fort Frances’ national supremacy in senior hockey 49 springs ago. Many will acclaim our puck chasers could take over all Canada again, given the right circumstances, […]
Mrs. Evelyn Marie Richard, 75, a resident of Jewell Street and longtime resident of Lakeshore Drive, passed away in St. Joseph’s Care Group on April 6, 2001 following a lengthy illness. Born Dec. 4, 1925 in Fort Frances, Ont., she had been a resident of Thunder Bay, Ont. since 1945. […]
