Dear editor: Foster families throughout the district are meeting a need that is greater than ever before. During Foster Family Week, Oct. 19-25, their contributions merit the highest recognition and praise. Family and Children’s Services applaud the contributions that the 40 foster families provide to other families and children in […]
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Dear editor The presidents and provincial executives of all the teacher affiliates from across the province met in Toronto on Thursday, Sept. 25 to discuss Bill 160–the misnamed Education Quality Improvement Act. The good news is that the government decided to allow teachers to maintain membership in their federation, and […]
Dear sir: I am writing to request the assistance of your readers in compiling a book of general stories of our “Women of the War Years.” These will be the stories of women who served with the Allied armed forces, as well as the “war brides” who married Canadian armed […]
Dear editor Bill 160, the misnamed Education Quality Improvement Act, has now passed second reading in the Legislature. This omnibus education bill will gut existing laws that require certified teachers to deliver ministry-outlined programs in our schools. Bill 160 will let the current and future minister of education decide by […]
Dear editor: This is an open letter to everyone in the Rainy River District who is concerned about public education. The current Ontario government has created larger school boards, leaving all of us with much less local representation and control. This has been touted as a cost savings but it […]
Ethel Bernice Quinn-Csik, 96, of 554 Riverview Dr., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital on Monday, Oct. 13, 1997. She was born Aug. 20, 1901 in Wilmur, Ont. to the late William Walter and Minnie Freeman. Bernice taught school in southern Ontario before her marriage to […]
John Barton (Jack) Speakman passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, Oct. 11, 1997. He leaves his devoted wife, Gale; daughter, Carolyn Granewall; son-in-law, Nels Granewall; closest relatives, Tippi and Gerry Angell, and Sharen and Frank Butcher; Fairhurst cousins; and a host of friends of all ages. […]
Philip George (Flip) Penney, 65, passed away Friday, Oct. 10, 1997 at his residence on Pender Island, B.C. He was born to Marguerite and the late George Penney in Stratton, Ont. on Aug. 2, 1932. He spent most of his life there, and was an ardent curler, having curled in […]
Each day in Ontario, a young person displays courage in the face of adversity, performs a heroic act, or offers a simple gesture of kindness. It’s up to you to put these young heroes in the spotlight. Nominations are now being accepted by the Times for the 1997 Ontario Junior […]
James (Jimmy) Deschamps, formerly of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 3, 1997 at the hospital in Kamloops, B.C. Jimmy was born April 30, 1922 in Penetang, Ont. He served with the army during World War Two. He married Norma Bujold in 1948, and they made their home […]
James (Jimmy) Deschamps, formerly of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 3, 1997 at the hospital in Kamloops, B.C. Jimmy was born April 30, 1922 in Penetang, Ont. He served with the army during World War Two. He married Norma Bujold in 1948, and they made their home […]
Gary James Graham, 50, of 124 Fifth St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997. He was born Sept. 24, 1947 in Port Arthur, Ont. to Percy and Doris Graham. Gary received his education and grew up in […]
