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 […]
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I have been following the international bridge/customs modification saga with interest although the whole affair is surrounded by secrecy and lack of public participation. If true, one of the most recent items appeared in the Daily Bulletin and concerned tolls. The toll facility on the U.S. side will collect the […]
Dear sir: How much exploitation are we going to tolerate? I, like many people, have a job or family on the other side of the border and must cross on a daily or weekly basis. Now we are going to pay $3 (Cdn.) toll to cross that rickety bridge. This […]
Dear sir: I’m writing in response to Mr. Al Kaczorek’s letter to the editor. If and when you see these illegal activities, you should write down their boat numbers and then turn them into Minnesota law enforcement as poachers. There may even be a reward coming your way for doing […]
Dear editor: On behalf of Front Street Manor tenants who have been participating in the “Friendly Visiting” volunteer program, I just want to say a few words about the grade eight Robert Moore School students. They were very well-mannered, and also very helpful to all of us and very friendly, […]
Stella Elizabeth Owen Meyers, 90, of Emo, Ont., passed away Sunday, April 30, 2000 at the Emo Hospital in Emo. Mrs. Meyers was born April 21, 1910 in Providence Bay on Manitoulin Island, Ont. to the late Alexander and Emily Owen. In 1922, she moved with her parents to Iroquois […]
Mr. Fred Davidson, 70, of Pioneer Ridge, formerly of Caroline Street, passed away peacefully April 29, 2000 after a lengthy illness with his family by his side. He was born Nov. 20, 1929 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Prosper and Georgina Davidson. He was employed at Avenor and […]
In loving memory of Hans Larsen, a dear husband, father, and grandfather who passed away April 27, 2000. He was born Feb. 4, 1912. He leaves behind his wife, Bodil; five children; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Hans and Bodil lived in Fort Frances, Ont. for more than 30 years. […]
Alan R. McLay, 76, passed away April 27, 2000 in Mission, B.C. He was born in Devlin, Ont. on Feb. 15, 1924. He worked in the post office in Vancouver, B.C., retiring to Mission. He was an ardent worker in the Legion, having served as president. Alan was predeceased by […]
Dear editor: Over the last few weeks, the Fort Frances Block Parent program has been updating our records. I have been contacting current Block Parents and sending out renewal applications. I would like to remind everyone that once you have received your renewal form, it is very important to complete […]
Dear sir: The Town of Fort Frances is a very caring place. Neighbour helps neighbour in a way you seldom see in a larger community. Our customers at the Salvation Army Thrift Store are, for the most part, wonderful giving people. No matter what mood they come in with, they […]
Dear sir: This is about the letter I received from Premier Mike Harris in response to my recent letter to the editor on the situation at Rainycrest, and the health program. I want to speak frankly to your readers about the lack of sufficient services at Rainycrest. First, we are […]
