Summer travels in the district often include a stop at historic Nestor Falls. On a recent summer day small groups would come and go, picnicking and admiring the Falls. With wildlife galore and pleasure boat traffic nearby, plus washroom facilities on site, a stop at the Falls is great family […]
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Grace Neilson passed away Sunday, August 16 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances with her family nearby and in her heart. In the final hours before her passing, she spoke with care and concern about each of her family members. Mom was born to Noble and Annie Hyatt on […]
We got our combine back last week and started right into harvesting. We were lucky to have a young helper for a day last week. Levi was visiting his grandma and grandpa and he has strong interest in farming and growing. We enjoyed him so much and his knowledge was […]
The year 2020 has had many new gardeners emerge. I hope they have been bit by the joy of gardening and continue on again next year. Many gardeners are often confused between the terms, annuals and perennials and understanding which plants belong in each category. The classification of plants is […]
One thing about fishing is you don’t catch fish every time you go out. They have the ability to move wherever they want and simply not bite if they aren’t in the mood. Even the best anglers will have days where they struggle to catch fish. That part of the […]
Bassmaster photo Jeff Gustafson ran around on massive Lake St. Clair but was unable to connect with the many smallmouth that live in the lake. – Photo courtesy of Bassmaster
John Elra Galusha, age 66, from Fort Frances Ontario went to rest on Saturday, August 22 2020 at LaVerendrye Hospital. Celebration of life to be held at a later date. John was born May 13, 1954 and lived in Rainy River District all his life. He worked at Sapawe as […]
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Minor hockey is planning a return to the ice this winter. The Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association is planning an open registration in expectation of an upcoming hockey season. Registration will be held September 7, 2020. The FFMHA board is expecting a framework from Hockey Northwestern Ontario in the coming […]
Daryl Lynn Dolph, age 63, of Southey, Saskatchewan passed away August 19, 2020 at Regina Wascana Grace Hospice. Daryl was born July 3, 1957 in Fort Frances, Ontario to Vene and Margaret Dolph. Daryl was predeceased by his parents and brothers Allan, Raymond, and brother-in-law David Stuckless. Daryl leaves to […]
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A downburst, also known as a windburst, hit the home of Allan McTavish and Lorraine Gosselin back on August 9. A downburst is a strong ground level wind system that emanates from a point source above, and blows radically in straight lines in all directions, from the point it contacts […]
Robin McCormick A downburst hit the farm of Allan McTavish on Aug. 9, blowing down trees up to six feet wide. The weather phenomenon causes violent winds. -Robin McCormick photos
Robin McCormick A downburst hit the farm of Allan McTavish on Aug. 9, blowing down trees up to six feet wide. The weather phenomenon causes violent winds. -Robin McCormick photos
