Dear editor: I read the letter to the editor that was submitted by Mrs. Cunningham to the Fort Frances Times (May 31) on her concerns with the province’s new education polices regarding teachers. All I have to say is this. When I was a student at Fort Frances High School, […]
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Dear sir: This is in regards to the health department’s so-called don’t panic letter to the people of the Fort Frances District not to be alarmed of the E. coli outbreak. This is a farce. Does a person realize that when they shop at their local grocers, they are also […]
Dear sir: I am appalled and confused about the recent events that are eroding the democratic process in Ontario and Russia. Bill 74 gives Premier “Vladamir” Harris the right to fine elected school board members $5,000, dismiss them from office, and prohibit them from running for office again for a […]
Dear sir: Hi, this is “Rapid Robert,” the guy with the plaid tam again. One day last month, when I was thinking of far-off school days, a poem came to mind that was in our reader. It started out like this: “Breathes there a man with soul so dead, Who […]
Dear editor: This past weekend, Fort Frances was privileged to host the Ontario high school girls’ soccer championships. I want to commend our local team for their determination and great sportsmanship. They played their first two games in such poor weather. The level of expertise shown by all the teams […]
Dear graduates & friends: Congratulations on your graduation. I’m sure you have all worked hard and deserve a celebration. May I, however, offer a word of warning. Last year, on grad night, after a good party, some students took their friend (a nice boy I hear) who obviously had too […]
Dear editor: I write regarding the ongoing tragedy of the E. Coli outbreak that has brought so much pain to the people of Walkerton, and has elicited the prayers and sympathies of people right across Canada. Many have asked how this terrible situation could have happened, and what might be […]
Dear sir: The international community we live in has spoken. Now is the time for breaking down barriers between Ontario and Minnesota–not for putting up more of them by way of increasing the cost to cross the bridge! I would like to thank the 1,205 individuals who signed the petition […]
Raymond (Ray) Edgett, 73, of 216 Second St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, June 5, 2000 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Raymond was born Oct. 2, 1926 in Kenora, Ont. He was predeceased by his beloved parents, Edward and Jennie (Cunningham); and his loving sister, […]
Norman Huntley, 80, of 275 First St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Sunday, June 4, 2000. He was born Jan. 14, 1920 in Hazenmore, Sask. to the late Isaiah and Ethel Huntley. Norman moved to the Bergland area in 1931. […]
In loving memory of Jean Doris Wasykowski, 66, of Dryden, Ont., who passed away peacefully Friday, June 3, 2000 at her residence. She was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Oct. 2, 1933 to John and Nettie Wasykowski. In her younger years, Jean worked at the seniors’ home in Fort […]
It is with deep sorrow and sadness that the family announces the passing of George William Calder, 77, on Saturday, June 3, 2000. George was born May 10, 1923 in Fort Frances, Ont., to George (Valley) and Isabel Calder. He lived in Fort Frances the majority of his life, leaving […]
