Duane Hicks Dick Trivers chowed down on some tasty Irish stew during a St. Patrick’s supper last Wednesday evening at the Church of the Holy Spirit here. Plenty of people young and old, Irish in heritage or just in heart, came out for the meal that was prepared by members […]
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Duane Hicks Miasie Fichuk drew a beach scene last Wednesday at the Fort Frances Museum during March Break activities there. The young artists on hand were asked to draw and paint their answers to the question, “What Hooks You Here?” Their input will be used to create a rug-hooking project […]
Dan Falloon Lakers’ goalie Jameson Shortreed and defenceman Cody Hasbargen escorted Dryden Ice Dogs’ forward Kyle Heck out of the crease in Saturday night’s 4-3 double-overtime loss in Game 3 of their semi-final series. Heck later scored the overtime winner, but the Lakers struck back with a 4-2 win here […]
It’s early yet, and Fort Frances residents have a reputation of doing things “last minute,” but it is troubling to note that no one has yet tossed their hat into the ring to run for town council or either of the local school boards almost three months after nominations first […]
Blake Nicol, 85, of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Born on July 4, 1924 in Winnipeg, Man., he was raised and educated in Fort Frances, Ont. Blake married Elsie Isberg on Sept. 30, 1949. Blake worked as district […]
It is with great sorrow that the friends of Bill Punshon announce his passing on Sunday, March 21, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 20, 1946 in Toronto, Ont. His passions in life were shooting the breeze with friends, fishing, camping, bowling, and volunteering for […]
John Albert Whiddon, 77, passed away suddenly, but peacefully with his family by his side, on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre due to surgical complications. Survived by his wife and best friend of 53 years, Darlene; his children, Chris (Russ), Karen (Rob), and Kevin (Kelly); […]
June Caul Dear editor: Thank you for allowing me space to voice a great concern for our seniors. And a big thanks to Shirley Russell for lighting a fire under me to finally write to you and the public. If you were to walk into Rainycrest and read the daily […]
If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that laughing at the stupid things I do and think about is good medicine for me. For starters, it would seem I quite simply have forgotten that two plus two equals four. Early one morning, I went to the local car […]
Our 2009 year-end is nearing completion and it appears the Town of Fort Frances will realize a small operating surplus before all amortization is taken into consideration. This is a good news story as we are able to start 2010 on a positive financial note. Still, we are all aware […]
“Blame Canada, blame Canada We need to form a full assault It’s Canada’s Fault” (Performed by South Park) As Canadians, we blame Toronto. If any problem exists in the country, it’s Toronto’s fault. And we are ready to assault Toronto. Bill Murdoch, the MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound often known as […]
My good friend Jeannine always ends her e-mails with the phrase, “Carpe diem.” A phrase I had never heard until I met Jeannine a few years ago in water exercise. With curiosity, I asked Jeannine what it meant. She answered, “Seize the day!” I was so taken by the phrase […]
