The clear cut areas are where we focus a lot of our hunting time offer some pretty sunsets. While void of natural trees, these areas provide great forage for moose as the quickly regrow. Have a great week, stay warm today! – Jeff Gustafson photo
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The Fort Frances Lakers have introduced a lottery system to sell tickets for future games. The team is currently in a bubble with the Kenora Thistles. – Facebook photo
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Worried about not being fast enough to buy one of the 50 coveted tickets for the Lakers games? Worry no more! The team has decided to move to a lottery system to select spectators going forward. Due to COVID 19 restrictions, the Lakers are currently only able to allow 50 […]
Sai’zha Norwegian #16 Age: 17Hometown: Fort Frances, OPosition: F Shoots: LLast Team Played: Warroad High SchoolFavourite NHL Player: Auston MatthewsBest Hockey Memory: Playing in the Minnesota High School Hockey State TournamentFuture Hockey Plans: Continue to play Junior hockeyFuture School/Career Goals: attend university“In my spare time I like golfing and hanging […]
With the right precautions, in-person – but still safe and socially distanced – workshops can go ahead in town, like this floral arranging workshop that was held by the Fort Frances Museum at the Metis Hall last Saturday. Local artist Jenny Coates virtually led a handful of crafters through the […]
This holiday season brings with it mixed and complicated emotions. It has been a year of challenges for all Ontarians. My thoughts turn to those who have lost loved ones, those who will be disappointed because they cannot celebrate with extended family members in person, those who will miss out […]
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The monthly meeting of the executive for the LVGHA was held on December 7th with eight members attending. Five attended in person and three attended virtually. Regretfully there are still some vacancies to be filled for the executive. Positions available are : Vice- President, Treasurer for 2021/ 22, Foundation […]
Dear editor, As I sit looking at the newspapers from the past few weeks it is apparent to me that a lot of learning is needed. Please be patient with me as I explain and share some of my own knowledge and opinions. First, let’s talk about racism. (I expect […]
The Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists are looking for individuals to participate in the annual Christmas Birch Count, which will take place December 19. Head out on your own, or bring your social bubble! You can even participate from home with your own backyard feeder. For more information or to […]
Dear editor, I have been reading the discussion around colonization road with considerable interest. It makes me proud to be part of this community. It is clear that much thought has gone into so many of the letters published in the media. There is a lot of empathy for those […]
Staff The cosmos are sending a Christmas present to stargazers this year. A great conjunction will take place December 21 – that’s when gas giants Saturn and Jupiter appear at their closest in the night sky. It’s an event which repeats every 19.6 years. The 2020 event is particularly special, […]
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Expert tips to support families through this time We know that this has been a challenging year and it has taken a toll on the mental health of many families, children and youth. Given the ongoing pandemic, the holidays will not be the same this year for many of us. […]
