Last week proved that Finance minister Joe Oliver is living in an alternate universe when it comes to fiscal management and taxation. For as long as Joe Oliver has been an MP, he has been a die-hard partisan who has never let facts get in the way of his crazy […]
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We built our house in 1970. My husband designed the structure and it fits our lifestyle perfectly. Thus we have enjoyed living here all these years. However, even though we haven’t moved in more than 40 years, I still remember how traumatic it was to move a household. We had […]
With the trial of suspended senator Mike Duffy now into its second week, Canadians are getting a rare glimpse at what goes on behind the scenes in Ottawa, whether it’s questionable expenses racked up by senators or the long reach of the Prime Minister’s Office. Regardless of the outcome of […]
Dear editor: Mental health of children and youth is an important factor in their success in school, relationships with others, and overall healthy development. In 1983, the Ontario Child Health Study raised concerns about the large number of children experiencing mental health challenges (one-in-five) and the very small number receiving […]
Dear editor: I have been a strong supporter of the Canadian Cancer Society for many years, including being on the “Relay For Life” committee for the first five years of its existence in Fort Frances. I am also a member of the Fort Frances Community Chest, a non-profit organization that […]
Dear editor: I write today to talk about a reoccurring theme that presents itself within my experiences and ultimately urges me to use my “voice” in this forum. The theme that is reoccurring has to do with land—the ability to purchase land, the ability to practice traditional methodology on owned […]
Welton James Allan passed away peacefully, of an unknown infection after a brief hospital stay, on Feb. 25, 2015. He was born Dec. 29, 1958. As per Welton’s wishes, there was no funeral or celebration of life. Welton is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Cindy Smith of […]
Brian Armstrong, 65, passed on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. He was predeceased by parents, Eileen and Terry. He is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Dale (Sonya); daughter, Holly; and grandchildren, Sasha, Konstantine, and Valentina. Also surviving are his siblings, Coleen (Dan), Lorraine (Colin), Marilyn (Brian), Pat (Sandy), Greg (Noreen), […]
William (John) Haas passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. after a long battle with cancer. John was predeceased by his mom, Betty; aunt, Elsie; uncle, Bob; niece, Anita; nephew, Jonathon; and great-niece, Angel. John had eight children, Pam (Warren), Billie, Becky, Ashley, […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Bob Gray announces his passing on Friday, April 10, 2015 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. following a lengthy illness. Bob was born to the late Joe and Doreen (nee Brown) Gray on July 27, 1948 in Emo. He […]
