Sarah Pruys Karly Caul, left, Hailey Clendenning, Ericka Tymkin, Jillian Gustafson, and Jessica Haw smiled for prom pictures at Seven Oaks on Saturday afternoon. Later, more than 100 couples took part in the annual “Grand March” through the Townshend Theatre and Fort High cafeteria before heading to La Place Rendez-Vous […]
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Sarah Pruys 2nd Lt. John Pym explained different things the Hercules does to 10-year-old Alex Albanese-Higgins, left, and six-year-old Brayden Skaarup. The 434 Squadron from Winnipeg flew the large plane in for the annual “Fly-in, Drive-in BBQ” on Sunday at the Fort Frances Airport. See story A2.
Heather Latter Sylvia Gunderson and Roger Oakley carried the wreath to lay on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Br. #29 (Fort Frances) during a ceremony at the local cenotaph Saturday afternoon to mark District Decoration Day. The day is meant to recognize the fallen soldiers from the […]
Lucas Punkari Muskie defender Angel McCormack, left, turned around to regain her position on Dryden attacker Kyla Lindquist as the two battled for position during the first half of the Eagles’ 2-1 win in the NorWOSSA girls’ soccer semi-final here last Wednesday morning.
The spring auction season across the district has been a busy one with a veritable blizzard of events. This past weekend climaxed with the final two and it was obvious bidders had honed their skills to a fine edge, determined to outshine the rest of the hoard. The gawkers, professional […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo The breeding season has started for many producers, although some have not yet turned their bulls out into the breeding pasture. What can be done to achieve maximum breeding performance for the least cost? When the herd sire was selected, it likely meant a […]
The Thunder Bay area, including Conmee, Oliver Paipoonge, and Fort William First Nation, recently were hit by record rainfall, which, in turn, triggered extensive flooding. My heart goes out to all affected individuals, families, and businesses, but please know your local, provincial, and federal governments will continue to work together […]
Growing up in upstate New York, I had two “little girl” idols–Shirley Temple and Princess Elizabeth. Shirley was a half-year younger than I while the Princess was a year older. I especially idolized Shirley because she had such beautiful curly hair. Mine was straight! For years, I treasured a cobalt […]
The confusion that’s marred planning for Canada Day activities in Fort Frances is a perfect example of the wrong way to go about things. That’s not a dig at those who tried. The Fun in the Sun committee understandably opted to back out when its plea for more volunteers fell […]
Bill Morrison Dear Mike: One of the things I really have missed over the last four or five years is the kraft and paper mill’s “25-Year Club” banquet. We would all get together and have a great meal, welcome the new members who worked 25 years, and spend a lot […]
I love the month of June. In fact, aside from my birthday month of October, I think June takes the cake. I say that now while my lawn is still two days from another cut. Usually by the time I’m done mowing it, and because I have a big yard […]
There’s been a great deal of discussion recently about auto insurance rates in Ontario. A large part of that discussion has been focused on one of two bills that have been brought forward to combat high insurance rates in the Brampton area—that being Bill 45 proposed by my caucus colleague, […]
