Dear editor: We are pleased to see the piece in the paper about the district municipalities supporting our efforts in getting a hemo-dialysis unit in Fort Frances. As a member of the Coalition of Seniors, we like to see everyone’s efforts coming to fruition. But I think there is something […]
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Dear sir: A while back, I had an opportunity to find out firsthand how precious our doctors and nurses at the Emo Clinic really are. I had my seven-year-old son at the clinic for a very painful ear infection. With medication, he was back to normal by the weekend. I […]
Dear sir: It recently has come to my attention the Ontario government proposes to open a number of parks to hunting. Although such as move does not come as any great surprise, given the appalling environmental record of this government, I am nonetheless outraged. Growing up in Northwestern Ontario, I […]
On Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., Blanche Ogden passed away peacefully. Blanche was born April 2, 1919 to Tom and Esther Bowman. She was predeceased by her husband, Allan; her parents; brothers, Robert and Wesley; and sister, Beatrice. Left to cherish Blanche’s memory […]
Willi August Geissler, 70, of RR#1, Stratton, Ont., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born on Sept. 25, 1929 in Wanna, Germany to the late August and Justina Geissler. Mr. Geissler came to Canada in 1957. He lived in […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our loved one, Albert John Bernardi, on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000 at the age of 69 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Albert was born July 26, 1930 in Thunder Bay, Ont. to the late […]
Dear Mr. Editor: Congratulations to all concerned for offering us a full-fledged paper, which gives us a broader view of the world, confirming our need and willingness to open our mind, enlarge our views, and share our concerns with each other and the world at large. Thus the burning hot […]
Dear sir: Remember the big news a couple of weeks ago about the government financing hockey teams? The news was hardly out of the bag before public sentiment peaked in protest and suddenly government pledges and agreements to bail out teams fell to pieces. The good news about democracy is […]
Dear editor: I stood amazed on Nov. 12, 1999 when the “Paint the Town” heritage mural was unveiled revealing E.W. Backus, my great-grandfather, stunningly represented by the artist Brian Romagnoli in the midst of rolls of paper, dams, and mill illustrations. A hush came over my heart as I realized […]
Dear sir: The Our Lady of the Way Anniversary Committee will host a special celebration to commemorate the 100th birthday of Our Lady of the Way Parish in the town of Pinewood, Ont. on June 30-July 2, 2000. The history of our parish dates back to 1896 when it began […]
Dear editor: Concerning the Rainy River District Music and Drama Festival and the scheduling of entrants. Each year, concern is expressed regarding the scheduling of entrants from all areas of Rainy River District. The program committees for 2000 will be arranging the program to address the special transportation needs of […]
A babysitter, or an older brother or sister, is often responsible for the care and safety of young children. Knowing what to do in the event of a poisoning, and following proper poisoning prevention behaviours, are an important part of that responsibility. Caregivers should know children who are poisoned by […]
