Duane Hicks Conrad Martin, left, Maynard Martin, and Timo Brielmann of Brielmann Agriculture Ltd. showed off the large-capacity grain cart, dubbed “Patty the Fatty,” used when harvesting cash crops at the farm in Pinewood. Brielmann Agriculture Ltd. is among several district producers making the switch from cattle to crops.
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Duane Hicks Tariq Azeem, of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, outlined the basic teachings of the Qur’an last Wednesday evening during an “Islam Open House” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. About two dozen people attended the talk, during which Azzem, who came here from Lloydminster, Alta., dispelled some […]
Adrian Trenchard captured the “Golden Hoe” award with his pumpkin weighing 526 pounds. Many area families enjoyed the event-packed day under the big tent at Hannam Park on Saturday.
Joey Payeur Julian Uhryniuk was locked and loaded for this third-period scoring chance against English River Miners’ goalie Michael Lenko during the Lakers’ 5-2 loss last Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena.
We tend to grumble a lot. Perhaps it’s human nature to do so—an innate trait dating back to our earliest ancestors griping over who had the nicest cave, the best spear, or the biggest share of the kill. One only has to read today’s headlines to know life is pretty […]
By Karl Ritter The Associated Press STOCKHOLM — Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in chemistry on Wednesday for developing the world’s smallest machines, work that could revolutionize computer technology and lead to a new type of battery. Frenchman Jean-Pierre Sauvage, British-born Fraser Stoddart and Dutch scientist Bernard “Ben” Feringa […]
By Frazier Moore The Associated Press NEW YORK — Unlike baby boomers, television has no birth certificate. TV’s arrival, depending on how you see it, can be marked at any of a number of moments in the last century. Maybe 1927, when 21-year-old Philo Farnsworth transmitted the image of a […]
By Aron Heller The Associated Press JERUSALEM — The world’s oldest man has finally celebrated his bar mitzvah ‚Äî a hundred years later than usual. Israel Kristal, 113, has lived through both World Wars and survived the Auschwitz concentration camp. Earlier this year, Guinness World Records awarded him a certificate […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press A while back, in honour of Julia’s Child’s birthday (she would have been 104 this year), I created a dish that embodies one of her many excellent sayings: “The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.” […]
By Mae Anderson The Associated Press NEW YORK — Does your home really need a “smart speaker” that can answer questions, call you an Uber, turn off the lights or play music when you ask? You may be about to find out. Two years ago, Amazon introduced the Amazon Echo, […]
Staff Joan Foley, left, drew the winning ticket for October’s “Trip of the Month” draw yesterday morning at International Travel Services here as Fort Frances Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on. Willie and Jenn Johnson will be heading to sunny San Diego, a trip valued at $3,600. Next month’s trip is […]
Duane Hicks Mike Canfield of BDO Fort Frances settled into his new office yesterday at BDO’s new location at 607 Portage Ave. (the old high school next to H2O Power). BDO moved from its former 375 Scott St. location over the weekend, with a grand opening set for Friday from […]
