Will Labovitch Dear editor: Last spring, I wrote a letter that was published in this newspaper about the federal election. What I have discovered since then is my increased interest in Canadian politics. As an American in Minnesota, I am a Democrat because of the two-party politics and any vote […]
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Gordon Peters Dear editor: This is to whoever wants to listen and help: Pikangikum First Nation has, with a period of 44 days, lost five youth to suicide. These involved four females aged 15, 16, 17, and 19 and one male aged 26. The first occurrence was on July 15, […]
Come Friday evening, the Superior International Junior Hockey League will be kick-starting its 11th season with a pair of games, including the home opener for the Fort Frances Lakers as they play host to the Thunder Bay North Stars. With a new campaign set to get rolling, I figured it […]
The 15th-annual “Bassin’ For Bucks” tournament took place this past weekend out of Sioux Narrows on the southeast corner of Lake of the Woods. This tournament is the favourite for many local anglers of all the great events that take place each season across Sunset Country. There is a great […]
Peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at Rainy River Hospital, Martha Grouda of Rainy River passed away at the age of 95. Funeral arrangements are pending.
It is with great sadness that the family of Marilyn Romyn announce her passing surrounded by her family at the Emo Health Centre on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. Marilyn was born on Jan. 28, 1944 in Fort Frances, Ont, to Peter and Phyllis Bedard. She was united in marriage to […]
Norma Deschamps of Kamloops, B.C. passed away peacefully in her 86th year on Sept. 5, 2011 at the Ridge View Rest Home in Kamloops, B.C. She was born on Jan 8, 1925 to Jean and Ella Bujold. On June 22, 1948 Norma was united in marriage to James J. Deschamps […]
Staff Numbers are down when it comes to people participating in the Town of Fort Frances’ annual Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Day. This year saw only 185 vehicles drop by the town’s Public Works building on Fifth Street to drop off hazardous materials, reported Dough Brown, manager of Operations […]
Lucas Punkari The Fort Frances Lakers have completed their 2011 SIJHL exhibition schedule with an undefeated record, as they rounded out their four-game slate with an 8-5 victory over the Wisconsin Wilderness in Spooner, Wisc. last night. Early on, the game played out in a very similar fashion to what […]
