Dear editor: Why are there not more people questioning the safety of the government’s new, overbudget, $133-million computer gun registry? When a 21-year-old man can tap into NASA and other sophisticated computer systems, the possibility of hackers gaining access to a national firearms registry is a real and present danger. […]
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Harold Barron, 87, of Barwick, Ont., passed away Saturday, July 25, 1998 at the Portage District General Hospital in Portage LaPrairie, Man. Harold was born June 3, 1911 in St. Catharines, Ont. to the late Alex and Gertrude Barron. Raised in Macon, Sask., he was united in marriage to the […]
Dear Mr. Editor: The Northern Action Group would like to be placed on the next regular agenda of town council. We want the mayor and each councillors’ justification of the enormous tax increases recently announced to the residents of Fort Frances, including the shift of a significant portion of the […]
Dear sir: Did you watch the Emo July 1 fireworks? With everyone anxiously waiting for dusk, I told my three-year-old great-grandson that people will say “Ahhh” and “Ohhh” when the fireworks start. After the last bang, I asked, “Did you like it?” His reply: “Wow!” Emo fireworks 1998–wow! Signed, Tina […]
Dear sir: This letter is in response to the article published in last Wednesday’s Times regarding the bylaw extension for walking dogs along the waterfront. As a responsible dog owner who does pick up the mess, it is a shame that certain individuals have destroyed a privilege that a lot […]
Dear sir: Recently in a couple of stores, I saw baby or small walleyes for sale. Being a commercial fisherman, I was interested in knowing where these small fish came from and who had caught them. I was told they were caught by native fishermen. These fish are too small […]
Dear sSir: Further to my letter concerning the state of the Fort Frances Sportsplex, I would like to comment on a few “over-sights” on my part. 1). The staff of the Sportsplex have always been pleasant and accommodating towards myself and others using the facility. I enjoyed talking with them […]
Dear sir: It is no business of mine if Joe Blow is charged, sentenced, fined, or jailed for this or that offence. I’m sure the police and the courts are very busy and they would like everyone to know it, but that does not mean you “have to” print their […]
Sophie Onichuk, 94, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, July 20, 1998 at her residence. Sophie was born Oct. 30, 1903 in Pleasant Home, Man. to the late Ivan and Anna Mudry. She was raised in Pleasant Home until her teen years, when she […]
Ada (Reesor) Nighswander of Barwick, Ont. passed away peacefully at home to her heavenly reward July 19, 1998 at the age of 89. She was born Dec. 23, 1908 in Pickering Township, Ont. to Henry and Sarah (Burkholder) Reesor. At age 17, she was born again into the family of […]
Roy Summers, 82, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, a longtime resident of 524 Third St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, July 19, 1998 at La Verendrye Hospital (Continuing Care Unit) in Fort Frances. Roy was born Sept. 20, 1915 in Winnipeg, Man. Following his father’s passing in […]
Dorothy Belle Williamson, 88, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, July 10, 1998 at her residence. Dorothy was born October 9, 1909 in Dubuque, Iowa, to the late George and Mary Jewett. As a young child she moved with her family to North Branch, […]
