Why a high school as large as Fort High is unable to offer its students cafeteria-style food over the lunch hour is hard to fathom—yet that’s precisely the case to start the school year. The issue remains a touchy one three years after what transpired back to 2011. Former operator […]
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Dear sir: Congratulations to Kiera Kowalski on a well-written article headlined “Fort High cafeteria not operating” [F.F. Times, Sept. 24]. It’s another example of the fine work of which Fort High students are capable. I am somewhat surprised by the less-than-forthright information provided by the adults she interviewed for her […]
Dear editor: The article headlined “Fort High cafeteria not operating” (F.F. Times, Sept. 24) contained one statement, in particular, that I feel the need to correct and clarify. Contrary to information given to the co-op student who wrote the article, I did not opt out of continuing to manage the […]
Dear Mike: In two weeks we will be celebrating Thanksgiving in our country. Families and friends will gather to share an attitude of gratitude for each other and for all we are so fortunate to enjoy. Meanwhile, thousands of people in Africa continue to suffer and die from Ebola. Daily […]
Dear editor: For the last two years, I have had the pleasure of busing various Muskie athletic teams to sporting events around Northwestern Ontario, Manitoba, and Minnesota. I have gotten to know many wonderful kids and coaches, and have enjoyed watching and cheering them on at their games. So it’s […]
Dear readers: An important fire safety program is in place in Fort Frances and communities across Ontario throughout Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 5-11) and extending over the entire month. I am writing to make all parents aware of the initiative and how they can help. Fire departments are working with […]
Elsa Christina Hanson, 100, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 22, 2014 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Elsa was born Jan. 16, 1914 to Swan and Agnes Norlund in Pratt Township, Ont. She was eldest of six children. Elsa was a valued member of the […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Anne Anderson (nee Lawrie) announces her passing on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Anne was born Feb. 20, 1921 in St. James, Man. and grew up in the large Lawrie family (six brothers and […]
Molly (Mary Emma Frances) McLennan (nee Phair) passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014 in the company of her caregivers secure in the comfort of her unshakeable faith. She was born Oct. 17, 1917, the only child of H.E. (Bert) Phair and Alice Mary Delphine Phair. […]
Norris Langtry, 99, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Norris was born Aug. 7, 1915 in Morden, Man. to George and Violet Langtry. His family moved to the Rainy River District and as a young man he […]
