It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eleanor (Nell) Elizabeth Laur (nee Rees), on November 11, 2020 at the age of 82. Nell passed away peacefully in her home, independent to the end. Born in Cambridge, England, following schooling and trained in Radiography, she moved to […]
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Paul (Jug) Johnson, 82, of Atikokan, passed away peacefully November 4, 2020. Paul was born on November 21, 1937 to Peter and Jarda Johnson in Fort Frances where he was raised. At a young age he developed a thirst for knowledge and a desire to know how things worked by […]
Waawaategiizhig – Gitchi Makwa dodem It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Gilbert on November 12, 2020. Gilbert lost his life to an aggressive cancer. This cancer took his life quickly and there wasn’t time to fight it. His passing shocked his family and friends. […]
Rose Marie at 86 years young has left us to join Bob – by who she said was waiting for her. Following a lengthy stay in hospital she passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Born Rose Marie Vaillancourt on March 22, 1931 in Morley Township (Stratton) she, along with […]
David Whalen
Dear editor, I heard that there are 60 workers from Quebec working at the mill. Are they quarantined for 14 days here and when they go home? I wouldn’t be concerned if it wasn’t for COVID-19. I’m sure there’s men in Ontario who could do the same job. We’ve been […]
Alan Tibbetts
Dear editor, When the Fort Frances mill was built, Hollands Street was erased from the map of Fort Frances. Hollands Street had been named for C.J. Hollands, who was a councillor of the former municipality of McIrvine, the first magistrate, the first Master of Granite Masonic Lodge, and served on […]
Jamie Nelson
Dear editor, Re: “Judson restarts Colonization Road debate” I really don’t understand why this is up for discussion. What can the argument AGAINST the name change even be? What reasons could be good enough to leave it named as it is? The name of this road is offensive to a […]
Dawson Mihichuk
Dear editor: We live in a fateful time. The pandemic and the loss of our paper mill will have long-lasting impacts on our community’s future. How we come out of this difficult time will depend on the relationships we build between citizens and neighbouring communities. Fortunately, our current council recognizes […]
Hubert Meyers Dear editor, Like to socialize? Not wear a mask and forego keeping your distance? Well just remember the alternative. If available, it will be a bed in the ICU with a ventilator and here is what to expect when this happens: A ventilator is not an oxygen mask. […]
Adrienne Merritt
Dear Editor: I haven’t lived in Fort Frances for some time, but I recently learned of the efforts to rename Colonization Road, and I wanted to voice my support. Streets are named with two considerations in mind: they are named to honour someone or something, or they are named to […]
Linda Hamilton
Dear editor, As a long standing resident of Colonization Road West I fully support a name change for my street. In the spirit of reconciliation it is something we can do. There is a lot of info available if you wish to educate yourself on this particular subject. I discovered […]
Jane Gillon
Dear editor, An open letter to Mayor Caul and council: I am writing to encourage you to pass the resolution and commit to renaming Colonization Road. The name of the road has no place in modern times. It is part of a past we are trying to move beyond so […]
