Dear sir: There are a lot of people in our area who spend a large amount of time in the bush. A great place to get away. And then there are a lot of people who get lost in the bush–not such a good time to get away. One simple […]
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Dear sir: I was recently accused of, and ticketed for, running the red light at the intersection of Keating and King’s Highway while eastbound. Since I had done no such thing, and was fortunate enough to have a witness, I went to court, defended myself, and was acquitted. I have […]
Every year, innocent children are victims of home injuries. Thus, every babysitter must be aware of home safety procedures, fire escape plans, and how to call the fire department, police, ambulance, and poison control. A babysitter must be prepared to assume the responsibility for the care and safety of another […]
Elsie Joan Latimer, 60, of 149 Fourth St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. She was born Oct. 13, 1940 in Redditt, Ont. to the late William and Isabelle Latimer. Elsie had worked as a nanny for the […]
John Rose, 87, of R.R. 1, Devlin, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000. John as born Dec. 22, 1913 in LeSeine (Flanders), Ont. to the late Christopher and Emily Rose. During the early 1930s, he moved to Burriss, Ont. […]
Dear sir: The spirit of giving thrives on Third Street West. On Dec. 21, I was preparing to leave for the Falls airport when the snowplow passed by and blocked my driveway. I was shovelling it out when a car stopped and a young man ran over to me, took […]
On Sunday morning, Nov. 26, my husband and I, and our dog, were involved in an accident when the tractor-trailer we were driving rolled over just outside of Fort Frances.
Dear editor: The holiday season is upon us, and it feels like there is no end to the “to-do” lists to complete. The hustle and bustle makes it difficult for me to look around (mostly because my hat and scarf are so tight, it has limited my field of vision). […]
As the fire chief of the Town of Fort Frances, I would like to bring to your attention the potential dangers that lurk inside your home this December. The holiday season is full of traditions, including a higher-than-usual number of fire deaths. Believe me, there is nothing more upsetting to […]
Dear sir: As admirers of Sony and as consumers of good audio products, my wife and I have become agitated enough after seeing repeatedly two Sony commercials that have provoked us to the point of seriously considering the mind of Sony. What are the ads in question? They are: 1). […]
One of the things which we associate with the Christmas season is holly. The brilliant red berries, and the firm leaves with their prickles, are common in our homes, stores, and advertisements. Holly is almost as much a symbol of Christmas as Santa Claus himself. The holly which most people […]
Please don’t tell me there isn’t a Santa Claus. I know better. It’s not that I’ve actually met him but I’ve seen his tracks. Sixty years ago, before the Depression had subsided and after the winter’s snow had blanketed the countryside, he brought joy to a little girl in upstate […]
