I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Canada Day! The weather was amazing! I went to Mine Centre for a little Bliss Fishing. Most times I like to brag about catching most of the fish but this time it wasn’t the case. I started with a broken line, then my boyfriend […]
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Ah spring. The grass is green and the mower is just begging to be fired up. The grass on the golf course is also green and the golf cart is ready to roll. The water on the river is sparkling, the outboard is fueled, the minnow bucket filled, and that […]
Submitted The Fun in the Sun Committee was overwhelmed with a wide variety of entries to their Canada Day contests this year. To celebrate Canada, COVID-style, the committee launched a colouring contest, a writing contest and a home and business decorating contest, with participants sending pictures of their patriotic submissions. […]
One of my favourite fishing locations on earth is Shoal Lake. Located west of Kenora along the Manitoba border, Shoal Lake is connected to Lake of the Woods via Ash Rapids. It’s a big body of water, with parts on the main basin that you can’t see across. It’s remote, […]
Summertime always offers a bountiful harvest of fresh fruit and berries; and blueberries, are by far, one of my favorite. They are not only packed full of nutrition and flavour but are also a very versatile cooking ingredient.Upon any investigation into foods that are rich in antioxidants, you will always […]
Birthdays are a source of fear and trepidation for many, a sign they are one step closer to the end of the line. I prefer a much different perspective every time July 13 rolls around. The way I look at it, it’s a reason for me to celebrate when that […]
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Kelli Saunders
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Crayfish are a common sight in this neck of the woods and are a highly sought-after crustacean worldwide, being rich in protein and low in fat. In fact, in Europe, they are considered a delicacy. Crayfish are omnivorous, so they feed on animals and plants, either living or decomposing. Some […]
Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Arie Hoogerbrugge had an unexpected stay in Fort Frances when his bike broke down. The cyclist is in the middle of a 55,000 km bike ride, which will see him travelling across Canada, with the goal of heading south to Argentina.
Lincoln DunnErika Sheppard Emo Speedway roared to life on Saturday, as 20 drivers took to the track for practice laps in a Test and Tune event. The first race of the season will take place this Saturday, July 11. Although spectators will not be allowed, there will be up to […]
My granddaughter is visiting, and she will be nine months old in less than a week. I am completely fascinated by her and I hope she is equally fascinated by me. She is talking in the background to one of her toys or stuffed animals and she uses different sounds […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Georgina Ruth Kirkrude, age 59, on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Fort Frances, Ontario. Georgina was born in Rainy River, Ontario. She lived in Morson until she was 7 years old then moved to […]
It is with great sadness the family of Neil Kaus announce his peaceful passing on July 4, 2020 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Long Term Care. Ivan “Neil” Kaus was born on October 7, 1938 in Sleeman, Ontario to the late Erhard and Olive Kaus. He was the […]
