From Wikipedia: “Although there are many forms of friendship, some of which may vary from place to place, certain characteristics are present in many types of friendship. “Such characteristics include affection, sympathy, empathy, honesty, altruism, mutual understanding and compassion, enjoyment of each other’s company, trust, and the ability to be […]
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The Sunset Country bass tournament circuit is back in action this weekend as 120 teams are signed up to participate in the 17th-annual “Bassin’ For Bucks” tournament on Lake of the Woods at Sioux Narrows. I’m writing my column this week from a sweet cabin overlooking the lake at Crawford’s […]
And just like that it’s September! Our late spring, coupled with not the greatest of weather, certainly has been the cause of a summer that disappeared much too quickly. Both my students are now officially gone and back to school. Lucas and Nick were super students and I’m hoping they […]
For many Canadians, Labour Day acts as a significant marker during the year—the end of the summer, the beginning of a school year, and a long weekend to boot. However, it also should be seen as a day of celebration of workers’ rights that most of us take for granted […]
I’m not a fan of midway rides. Ferris wheels make me want to vomit—just at the top when you come over the edge and the world disappears. Roller-coasters are just too hard on my equilibrium, now especially but even when I was young. I pretended to enjoy the “Round Up” […]
After my don’t-bet-the-rent-money analysis of the NFL’s NFC teams last week, it’s now time to round things out with a look-see at the AFC. AFC East 1. New England (12-4) The Patriots are a guaranteed 6-0 against their woeful divisional rivals this year. Winning an average of two out of […]
Dear Mr. Editor: We are writing this letter to bring awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is an umbrella term that describes a range of disabilities that occur as a result of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Consumption of alcohol is one of the most dangerous and harmful things […]
Joey Payeur Elvis DeBungee was the kind of person who wouldn’t hesitate to think of others first. Now those who benefitted from DeBungee’s contributions here in Rainy River District are making sure to do the same for him. The first-annual Elvis DeBungee Memorial mixed slo-pitch tournament will be held Sept. […]
Joey Payeur It’s a hybrid event that promises enough fun to fill the house—and then some. The inaugural “Sticks and Stones” event will take place Sept. 27-28 as a joint venture between the Fort Frances Curling Club and Kitchen Creek Golf Club. Curling club president Ron Silver said the co-operative […]
Joey Payeur The “beautiful game” just gained another seasonal foothold in Fort Frances. Plans for fall soccer for both women and men are well underway, with a registration night for female players already scheduled for next Wednesday (Sept. 11) at 6 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre. Organizer Amy Wilson-Hands […]
Joey Payeur Lynn Windigo raced down Highway 502 from her home near Dryden, rushed into the parking lot of the Rodrick and Telford Bruyere Ballfield on Couchiching First Nation, jumped out of her car, and went right onto the diamond with her team already getting ready for the top of […]
Joey Payeur It was a day when even the ducks were carrying umbrellas. A lengthy rainstorm left the Muskies and three other teams muddling through the mud for a series of scrimmages last Thursday in Kenora. It also muddied the waters for Muskie head coach Chad Canfield when it came […]
