Those who thought the current economic challenges facing Fort Frances would dissuade candidates from seeking election as mayor or councillor were way off base. Four years ago, the current mayor and council all were acclaimed. Talk about a major about-face this time around. There is a three-way race for mayor […]
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Dear editor: I just had to comment on the upcoming municipal election. What a wonderful turnout of potential councillors! Decisions to run should not be made impulsively or lightly. Maybe this should be a clue to the existing mayor and council that people aren’t all that happy. Granted, it hasn’t […]
Dear Mike: I would like to congratulate and thank all of those who have stepped forward and chosen to let their names stand for office. It takes courage to take such an active role in democracy. This election is shaping up to be a very exciting contest (16 candidates running […]
Dear editor: I am pleased to see so many people interested in running for town council. To ensure that we elect the best people for these positions, voters need to know that though there are six councillors to vote into power, only vote for the people you actually want to […]
The family of Dixie Yvonne Pidlubny sadly announces her passing, with family at her side, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014 at her home at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Dixie was five days short of her 87th birthday. Dixie was a stay-at-home mom for most of her life. […]
Robert Douglas Cooke, 37, of Emo, Ont., passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. Bob is survived by his parents, Brenda and Randy Cooke of Emo, Ont., and his brother, Dan, of Red Lake, Ont. Bob is also survived by the loves of his life, nephew, […]
Sophronia M. (“Fronie”) Moulton passed away peacefully, at the age of 96, on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. Fronie was born Aug. 11, 1918 in Chapple Township to William and Annie Moulton. She lived and worked on the family farm all of her […]
Siiri Sylvia Gallinger (nee Juhala), 95, passed away peacefully, with her granddaughter by her side, on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014 at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Siiri was born May 10, 1919 in Finland, Ont. to Willie and Annie Juhula. She grew up with her siblings in […]
Cheryl Northey, 38, of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away suddenly on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Riverview United Church in Atikokan, Ont. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service. The […]
