March has arrived; the days are longer and the sun is warmer. We slowly are putting winter behind us. Still, I was on the phone Monday with many from the west and it sounded like March’s lion was hitting them quite hard. I’m crossing my fingers that we miss it. […]
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My thought heading south to Alabama this past weekend was that the weather and temperatures would be a lot nicer than in Sunset Country. Well, there isn’t any snow on the ground down here but the temperatures are not much warmer than they are back home. It’s been about minus-four […]
The Great Spirit spoke again to the Kiowa: “I have told you about the Buffalo and how he will sustain you. But I must warn you. If the Buffalo disappears, then the Kiowa will fade into the sunset. “Never again will the Kiowa be a great nation.” And the buffalo […]
As hard as it is to believe, especially given the amount of snow that remains on the ground here probably will melt away by mid-July, we are entering the latter stages of the 2012/13 hockey season. With both Muskie high school squads capping off their seasons over the weekend with […]
A healthy, advanced, and safe public infrastructure is essential for economic development and to raising the quality of life for individuals and families. That’s why I tabled a motion last week that would see the federal government assist small rural communities throughout Canada with developing, repairing, and upgrading their core […]
Lucas Punkari Although her graduation from Fort Frances High School is still a few months away, Grade 12 student Jess Caul already is looking forward to the future after agreeing to play soccer at Providence University College in Otterburne, Man. this fall. “I’m pretty excited now so I don’t know […]
Lucas Punkari For fourth-year Muskie and team captain Nick Kaun, the excitement in his face and voice was easy to see. “To finish off my high school career with a win like this is just awesome,” he enthused. That joy was prevalent throughout the locker-room at the Ice For Kids […]
Lucas Punkari With the SIJHL playoffs just around the corner, the Fort Frances Lakers have become the hottest team in the league. Having won 10-straight games heading into tonight’s contest against the host Dryden Ice Dogs, the Lakers (33-15-1-2) have clinched second place in the standings and will enjoy home-ice […]
Heather Latter Volunteering for “Habitat for Humanity” was always something Bernie Schulzki wanted to do. And upon officially retiring as a Fort Frances High School teacher on Jan. 24, he was on a plane the very next day to take part in the organization’s “Global Village” program in New Zealand […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s newly re-branded Business & Community Expo is set for April 26-27 at the Memorial Sports Centre. Formerly known as the Home and Leisure Show, the focus of the event has been shifted to put more emphasis on the vendors. Chamber manager Annely […]
Duane Hicks Betty Anne Johnson, with Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services, recently was commended by OPP Superintendent Ron van Straalen, regional commander of the North West Region, for her work with “Project Safe Hallowe’en.” “I am deeply honoured,” said Johnson, who is supervisor of strategic and quality initiatives […]
Duane Hicks Starting today, residents will have an incentive to shop locally now that “Go Local” loyalty cards are available at more than 30 participating businesses. All you have to do is drop by one of the businesses, fill out a form, and get a card for free. After that, […]
