Dear sir: On April 30, 1999, my term as chairman of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship ended. The time had come for me to step aside and allow for new ideas and new enthusiasm to take the tournament to the next level. Before I can finally feel my job […]
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Dear sir: In the early days of the election campaign, the issues are taxes, health care, and education. The most important issue, however, is largely being ignored. Environmental protection is the single best investment we can make for our future. We need, therefore, a government that will protect the biological, […]
Dear sir: As another provincial election approaches, the citizens of Ontario are faced with a very difficult task determining what is really happening in Ontario. If you read the material released by the government, you would be led to believe that a perfect world is being created. Millions of our […]
With his family and close friends by his side, John (Jack) Victor Mills, 80, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital on Tuesday, May 11, 1999. Jack was born Nov. 10, 1918 at the end of World War I in Rush Lake, Sask. to the late […]
On Mother’s Day, May 9, 1999, God called Ann Hawrylak home to his garden. She was born Jan. 5, 1912 in Candiac, Sask. to the late Metro and Mary (Gilewicz) Sharber. Ann completed her education in Saskatchewan, including Normal School to obtain her teaching certificate. She taught in rural and […]
Eileen Dorothy Coppen, 76, of 202 Armit Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999 at La Verendrye hospital in Fort Frances. She was born March 2, 1922 in Reading Birkes, England to the late Harry and May Titcombe. She worked at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in […]
Nothing reflects the strength of society like the continuity and caring of one generation for the next. In our fast-paced western civilization, with highly mobile populations, this closeness is maintained by the rare letter, occasional phone call, or perhaps a Sunday visit to Granny’s house. Recently, Chickie (Puddin’ Pye’s youngest […]
Dear sir: It is that time of year again when the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary will be holding one of its fundraising events–Tag Day–on May 7 (Friday). We will be at various places around town, visible with our familiar pink tag baskets, anticipating everyone’s continued generosity. Your help allows monetary […]
Dear sir: Coun. Bourgeault has been quoted about a reality “out on the street” which should be honestly stated, namely what the real cost of the single new ice surface will come in at. With all due respect, I would like to point out other realities that should be out […]
By Eric Alcock Envoy, Salvation Army May is a very special time for the Salvation Army as it is the month that sees the Red Shield Appeal rise prominently to the attention of the whole community. Funds raised during that month are used throughout the entire year to support Salvation […]
Dear sir: As a follow-up to our letter of last week commending the young people for their support, we would now like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the community. Because of your generous support, we have surpassed our goal and raised $10,275 in this area, which includes Fort Frances, […]
Dear editor: Wow! What an exciting roller coaster I’ve been on for the past two months! With only six or seven weeks left before school lets out, I am almost finished with my co-op placement at our Member of Parliament’s office. The chance to work with Bob Nault has been […]
