The White-fronted Goose is quite a common one in western Canada, all the prairies, and down the Pacific coast. In the fall, it is a common migrant through Manitoba, and some flocks appear on the lakes and in the grainfields of Northern Ontario from time to time. White-fronts are of […]
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To the editor: I’m Bob Cottam, they guy with the plaid tam that you see on occasion and who contributes to the Times occasionally. Some time ago, a friend of mine gave me a clipping entitled “What is a customer?” Having operated a business, namely Red Deer Lodge at Nestor […]
Dear sir: This is in response to your column, “The plot thickens,” in last week’s Times. I believe this article to be a direct attack on my father, Glenn Witherspoon. Mr. Behan, with your “plot twists,” you make unfair accusations about my father’s character and integrity. The inside story is […]
Dr. William Andrew “Andy” McLachlin Russell, a family physician from 1947-1984, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at his home in Vineland with his family around him. Dr. Russell was born in Sovereign, Sask. almost 82 years ago, where he attended public school and high school in Regina. His […]
Brian Jones, 27, of 132 Bayview Dr., Nicickousemenecaning First Nation, Ont., passed away at his residence Monday, March 22, 1999. He was born Jan. 26, 1972 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Raymond Allan and Nancy Jones. Brian lived most of his life in Nicickousemenecaning First Nation. He had worked for […]
Louise Mary Anne Jim, 61, of Seine River First Nation, Ont., passed away at her residence Wednesday, March 17, 1999. She was born April 23, 1937 at Seine River First Nation to the late Ben and Madeline Johnson. Louise loved the outdoors, and enjoyed crocheting blankets. She always kept herself […]
All eyes will be on Dryden the rest of this week as our Muskies look to win another gold medal at the all-Ontario hockey championships there. The black-and-gold, ranked 10th in the 20-team field, gave a valiant effort this morning against the second-seeded Ridley Tigers, jumping out to several leads […]
Dear Mike, The editorial in the March 3 edition of the Times suggested starting a party of like-minded northerners. “With a block of MPPs, we’d have some clout then, right?” Yes, we would, if they truly represented our northern views. In fact, we’ve had a block of MPs and MPPs […]
Dear sir: According to the article, “Impact of lake levels on river uncertain,” in the Times last Wednesday (March 10), there is a proposal to lower the lake level of Rainy Lake by more than a metre starting this spring. In the whole article, there was nothing to suggest positive […]
Dear sir: We wish to take this opportunity to thank the Fort Frances Times for all the positive coverage of the “Youth-at-Risk” program. We have enjoyed working with the students, both in the classroom component and the training placements. The abilities and commitment of the students to learn and develop […]
Dear sir: I returned from a sentencing at the courthouse earlier this week of a case which I have been following from a distance. I was appalled, disappointed, and saddened at the system which our society puts its trust. The person I am speaking of was charged with sexual assault […]
