Spring is almost here–glorious, beautiful, happy spring. There are so many reasons to be happy in the spring. Sunny yellow daffodils and forsythia. The nostalgic fragrance of old-fashioned purple lilacs. Long evenings before dark comes. Open doors and windows. A rainbow after a spring storm. And most of all the […]
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This past Sunday, my wife and I were in Grand Rapids, Mn. to hear the Soweto Gospel Choir perform at the Reif Performing Center. We had taken accommodations at the Morning Glory Bed and Breakfast, where we have stayed previously. One of the benefits of staying at a B&B is […]
I usually don’t tune in to watch the Academy Awards. I sometimes take a peek at the red carpet gong show, and every now and then I watch the opening montage—except last year’s Seth MacFarlane and his particular brand of bullying in the name of entertainment turned me off completely […]
The family of Marvel Ricard sadly announces her passing on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the age of 88. Marvel was born Oct. 23, 1925 in Fort Frances, Ont. to August and Macey Mertens. On Oct. 1, 1946, she was united in marriage to her lifelong love, Ric, with whom […]
Douglas Carlson, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2014 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont., where he was a long-term care resident since 1995. Doug was born Aug. 30, 1930 in Carpenter Township to Carl and Cora Carlson. Doug was married to Helen McNally on Dec. […]
We are very sad to announce the passing of Keith Woolsey on Saturday, March 1, 2014. Dad was born Aug. 10, 1941 to Leonis and Harold Woolsey, and was one of 10 children. He was predeceased by his father, Harold Woolsey; brother, Bob Woolsey; brother-in-law, Gordon Halverson; sister-in-law, Sis Woolsey; […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Graham Randal Smith, 63, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Friday, March 7, 2014 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow. Online condolences […]
In loving memory of Bradley William Pihulak, 35, who passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre in Dryden, Ont. Brad is survived by his daughters, Dylilah and Darci Pihulak; parents, Donna and Larry Pihulak; brother, Jeff and […]
If the results of last week’s web poll accurately reflect current sentiments, a majority of people (albeit a narrow one) don’t miss a winter carnival here in Fort Frances. The local BIA organized the inaugural “Festival of Frost” here back in late November to tie in with the annual Santa […]
Duane Hicks A new brand for Fort Frances will be unveiled later this spring. Tannis Drysdale, a consultant with the Rainy River Future Development Corp., told town council last night that consulting firm Twist Marketing is nearing the completion of the brand project. Initial drafts are being reviewed by the […]
