The year was 1970–44 years ago–and the ideas were new and mostly unfamiliar. I remember well how much I didn’t want to hear them. But by that time, I believed them anyway. In “Future Shock,” Alvin Toffler proclaimed that the only constant in the future would be change. Our friend, […]
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Dear editor: Ontario’s agriculture sector has become a cornerstone of the province’s economy. The Christian Farmers’ Federation of Ontario believes that, with the right business climate in place, the farm and food sector can grow its contribution to the economy and society. A number of factors are limiting Ontario’s farm […]
Dear editor: Sarah Campbell, NDP candidate for Kenora-Rainy River, likes to protest. She likes to stand on the sidewalk, wave her sign, and be seen doing it. But at the recent NOMA meeting, she sat on her hands. Did nothing. Said nothing. Northwestern Ontario deserves better and needs better, desperately. […]
Dear editor: Maybe they should also remove Frances from the town’s name and just call it “the Fort.” Remove all and any reference to historical figures. Tear down the courthouse and the old library. Call Robert Moore School “the school.” Whatever you do, always give in. (Signed) Robert Berg Mendoza, […]
On March 30, 1935, Jean was born to Wes and Ida Ogden on the farm south of Emo in Lash Township, Ont. She lived her life in Emo until her passing on May 28, 2014 at the age of 79. Jean was the third of six children. She will be […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Albert Weir announces his passing on Friday, May 30, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born June 18, 1923 in County Armagh, Northern Ireland to William and Sarah Weir. When Albert was three years old, […]
Rose Francoise Mason (nee Caron), 50, of Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Atikokan, Ont., passed away unexpectedly, with her family by her side, on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Rose was born March 24, 1964 in Thunder Bay, Ont., the daughter of Annette […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Senja Larson (nee Nurmi) announces her passing on Sunday, May 25, 2014 in Atikokan, Ont. Senja was predeceased by her parents, Kustta and Senja Nurmi; brothers, Olavi and Emil Nurmi; sisters, Lil Siegert, Lyyli Pettis, and Kerttu Maki; niece, Carolyn Musick; […]
Choosing names for towns, streets, buildings, and parks always is done with the best of intentions. Most salute historical figures or pioneers, and those who made outstanding contributions to the community. They are meant to celebrate our past and typically are a source of great pride. And once something bears […]
