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On October 3rd, 1873, an elegant stone (reflecting promise, potential and a massive amount of hope) was cast into the waters of legacy and memory, from which the subsequent ripples continue to find their way to our collective shores. Sometimes calmly. Sometimes crashing. At times, washing ashore with misunderstanding, misinterpretation, […]
A shelving unit stands next to my bed, a home for my favourite books. I have shelves dedicated to Indigenous writers. On the top shelf is the Summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. In the preface, dated June 2, 2015, the Honourable Justice […]
Fort Frances residents may see much of Sunday without power as Fort Frances Power Corporation (FFPC) moves ahead with its planned outage. The power outage is scheduled to run between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, meaning those living within FFPC’s service area could spend most of […]
The candidates for the Municipality of LaVallee recently shared their visions with me regarding the upcoming election and the four-year term during which the elected council will work diligently to make our municipality the best it can be. Election Day is Monday, Oct. 26. Polls will be open from 10 […]
For days now, I’ve been battling with the forces of writer’s block and going blue in the face trying to unload some sort of quality alphabet shaped like a column. My neck of the woods continues to brim with “believe it or not” episodes that make for literary fodder, but […]
Sky above. Earth below. Fire within. That’s the best description I can express about slow dancing with the spirit of the Anishinaabemowin language. The poetics, the romantics, the art, the potential, the promise and the clarity. They are all present. When you carefully cradle and carry a burning passion for […]
When candidates for the Fort Frances Municipal Council spoke last Wednesday at the Seniors’ Centre, all were adamant that they would closely watch the finances of the town and would do their utmost to control tax increases. It is a noble goal. They already understand that the province has agreed […]
We sold 1,094 head at our cattle sale on Saturday for a total of $3,630,910.31. Cattle prices have slipped a bit since last fall, but just like the weather, we cannot control that. Unfortunately, the input costs have not slipped. It was still a good sale with excellent quality on […]
Everyone is invited to see the much-anticipated renovations to the Devlin Hall. There will be an open house for all residents to come and see this Friday, Oct. 2, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come check out the hall and mingle with friends, family, and neighbours as everyone attends […]
Did you know? Fire Prevention Week runs October 4 through 10, 2026. As well, when it comes to fire safety, protecting our loved ones begins with each of us taking responsibility for one another. Fire Prevention Week Theme The theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week is “Charge into Fire […]
