Who wants to be old? Nobody, probably. In a society that values youth and disempowers age, the only sensible thing to want to be is young. The problem, however, is that you don’t get to choose youth or age. You’re born at a certain time and from that point on […]
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I ruminated for six days on the contents of this column and came up empty-handed. I went to bed on it, woke up on it, and still nothing. I installed the ritual chocolate and black tea (the best combination since Saturday and Sunday) that are my known catalysts for inspiration, […]
The decision by Resolute Forest Products to idle the kraft mill and one of the paper machines at its Fort Frances operations is a serious blow to the affected workers and their families, as well as the economy of the town. My office is ready to assist those who are […]
It’s beginning to becoming as inevitable as a story on a riot taking place in a Walmart electronics department on “Black Friday.” But yet again, the Minnesota Wilderness—who called Wisconsin home for the previous two seasons—are turning the SIJHL into their own playground and leaving the rest of the league […]
Heather Latter Six-year-old Liam Dent helped Matt Baker with a spinning ball trick during Baker’s Comedy and Stunt Show last night at the Townshend Theatre as part of the local “Kids & Company” entertainment series. The next performance will be the Squid Percussion Show on Jan. 21.
Duane Hicks Irene Laing, president of the La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary, drew the winning tickets for its Christmas cash draw Friday afternoon in the hospital gift shop. Brent DeBenedet won the first-place prize of $1,000, with Donna Wood winning the $500 second-place prize and Sue Fletcher the $300 third-place […]
Staff Town council turned down a recommendation to increase the town’s mileage rate by two cents yesterday evening, deeming it’s not the right time given last week’s grim news about the local pulp and paper mill. Council previously directed that the town’s travel policy be reviewed, and a review committee […]
Duane Hicks Dryden OPP Cst. Erin Huckell took a spin—in reverse—around the small gym at Fort High this morning while behind the wheel of SIDNE (Simulated Impaired DriviNg Experience). FFHS First Responders helped run the time trials. OPP and Treaty #3 Community Services Officers (CSOs) from around the region are […]
the OPP Around 1 a.m. on Saturday, Rainy River District OPP officers responded to a premise alarm at a business in downtown Fort Frances. Upon arrival, officers noted the front window to the main entrance had been smashed. A description of a culprit was determined and the OPP North West […]
Staff A trio of speakers are on the agenda this evening to ask town council to delay a proposed re-zoning in order to convert the former Huffman School property on Williams Avenue into a residential subdivision. Robert Schulz and Erma and Bob Armit will make presentations at a public meeting […]
Heather Latter Cynthia and Tracy Hudson checked out the numerous items up for grabs in the silent auction at the “Spirit of Christmas” yesterday afternoon at La Place Rendez-Vous. Hosted by the Rainy River District Breast Health Network, proceeds will help cover the group’s pledge to the “Together We Can” […]
Heather Latter Diane Gibson had her nails painted by Rozanne Flatt-Evans of Bombshell at one of the “glamour” stations during the “Hope and the City” event Friday night at La Place Rendez-Vous. The women-only evening, hosted by the Canadian Cancer Society, featured cocktails, dancing, shopping, and hors d’oeuvres, with proceeds […]
