A great philosophical truth was uttered in Fat Frantic the other day. “It’s a good thing we’re not getting all the government we’re paying for,” hollered Hollerin’ Harold, commenting on the latest local traffic control regulations. The whole trucking fraternity–this is a men’s only club–was gathered around the tables at […]
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Sir: CBC Radio reported an astronomer working at midnight last Wednesday (Feb. 24) saw a very bright light in the sky that lasted for more than a second and a half. He thought it was a major meteorite. The police also got reports of the light from their officers on […]
Dear sir: I am writing about the Jamie Perlett case. I am a family member and am very upset at what I read in this newspaper. The coverage of this trial by Times reporter Mark Elliott was always about Brodsky and his defence. So readers of the Fort Frances Times […]
Dear sir: The Fort Frances Times claims it tried to spare the family a barrage of media inquiries in the Perlett trial. They sent their reporter on a limited budget to cover the trial and he came back with limited coverage of the trial, which was all in favour of […]
Each year, young children in Canada are at some risk of dying as a result of suffocating or choking. Almost 100 children die from these causes. Two-thirds of the children who die do so as a result of suffocation that has a mechanical causes, such as small object, or strangulation […]
Robert Willard Arnold Gill, our beloved, went to be with God on Feb. 28, 1999. He was 28 years old. It is with great sadness that the family must announce Robert’s passing away. He goes to be with his grandfather, Robert Arnold Gill; and leaves behind to mourn his loving […]
Dear sir: Premier Mike Harris, as all bullies do, picks upon the weakest members of society–those who he knows can’t publicly retaliate. In this instance it is teenagers, as a group. Never mind that 98 percent are reliable, honest members of society. Badmouth them all. Of course, welfare recipients are […]
Dear sir: I am writing on behalf of the Rainy River District Music Festival Association to thank all businesses and individuals who, so far this year, have generously contributed funds to the festival. Your help is certainly appreciated. This year, the F.W. Evans Scholarship, formerly awarded to piano students RCM […]
A baby-sitter 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 […]
The moose is the largest member of the deer family in the world. It is found in Europe and Asia, as well as North America. There are several races, the largest of which is found in Alaska, where a bull can go up to the size of a horse–about seven […]
After the excitement, the phone rang and my neighbour gasped, “Well, I guess there’s nothing the matter with my heart but my wife, Sugar, thinks she may have a slight concussion!” It had all started a year earlier when Puddin’ Pye’s cousin and my neighbour, Milk Toast, experienced a severe […]
Valida Roberts, 88, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999. Valida was born Jan. 8, 1911 in Masseau, Que. and was raised in Rainy River District. She worked as a Registered Nurse and on March 31, 1943, Valida was […]
