The annual Shoal Lake Last Chance bass tournament took place this past weekend and anglers could not have asked for nicer weather. Some 46 teams signed up for the tournament this year, about the usual turnout. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass were biting on the weekend and when it was […]
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The first week back in Ottawa was a busy and eventful one so rather than dealing with a single topic, I would like to do a bit of a rapid-fire wrap up. I always wondered about the myth that the Conservatives are the best party to be in charge of […]
Do you ever have grumpy days—the kind of days where you are sadly aware of your own limitations?I’m not a fan of grumpy days, but they make me wonder. On one of these not-so-nice grumpy days, I was wondering about things, things like aging. I was trying to build my […]
I will keep the details on this short and to the point. He is handsome, romantic, kind, and the epitome of a gentleman. He pays attention to and hears me. He loves my dogs and all creatures great and small, and he can cook. But I stand firm on the […]
Heather Latter With the arrival of veterinarian Dr. Jon Fistler to the Rainy River District, area farmers are pleased to see the return of full-time large-animal service here. “We’ve gone from virtually no emergency service to a choice of two on-call, so we’re totally thrilled with this development,” enthused Tom […]
Lucas Punkari Confirmation needed on world record After playing video games for 24 hours earlier this month, and setting an unofficial new world record in the process, Jason Gervais now has to undergo a waiting process before seeing his name in the Guinness Book of World Records. The 26-year-old Fort […]
Lucas Punkari On paper, at least, it seems as if the Fort Frances Lakers are playing to the best of their abilities after their first six games of the season. They currently occupy first place in the SIJHL standings with a 4-2 record, although head coach and general manager Wayne […]
Duane Hicks The community-based “Healthy Living Food Box” program, entering its fifth year this November, continues to be well-used by local residents. Based out of the Sunset Country Métis Hall (714 Armit Ave.), the program sees an average of 20 local volunteers come out on the third Wednesday of each […]
Duane Hicks Asking for input on the 2012 budget, town council on Monday night received three presentations from the public as to what they’d like to see in the budget, including creating a priority route for active transportation. Becky Holden, a member of the Active Transportation Committee, said an active […]
Heather Latter Trelawney Erwin used to read about people going on mission trips and always had wanted to go herself. Last year, she was fortunate to travel to Trinidad for two weeks through a program called “Global Expeditions.” Now she has her sights set on going to India, and possibly […]
