Al Peterson Dear editor: I am very concerned about the sidewalk renovations carried out on Portage Avenue. I am not condemning the sidewalk contractor for the work performed on the sidewalk given the circumstances he was left to work with. As a matter of fact, if not for this contractor, […]
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Glen Mounk Dear Mike: I have been very fortunate to become involved with the Muskie football team. I had coached other sports previous to this, with fairly good success. One of the most memorable persons I coached in Fort Frances became the top high school rower in North America—and a […]
Barb Rousseau Dear Mike: It is with a happy heart that I say “thank you” to the residents of Fort Frances and surrounding areas for their continued generous support in making our annual coat drive such a huge success again this year. Our coat drive continues to grow every year. […]
Given the rash of depressing economic news of late, both nationally and on the local front, it’s comforting to see that a major corporation—Boston Pizza International—has faith in the future of Fort Frances. The opening of its long-awaited restaurant/sports bar here this week is a welcome addition to King’s Highway […]
I sometimes wonder if I’ve read too many government reports. Over the weekend, for instance, I read my way through the proposed Growth Plan for Northern Ontario. The government is looking for comments from citizens of the north at community meetings to be held across Northern Ontario. This report follows […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo Each year producers are reminded to take count of their hay bales. This year it may be more critical. On top of the low cattle price situation possibly causing you to carry more animals than you intended, hay yields appear to be well below […]
As a speaker on aging, I often have asked older groups a challenging question: “How many of you want to live to 100?” The response was always the same. A small number raised their hands immediately with smiles on their faces. Those people were looking forward to a long, healthy, […]
I’m still plowing at the research station here in Emo (although I had to quit on Friday when it was pouring rain). I know a few farmers who told me they were still going on Friday, but I didn’t feel like sitting in the rain. I don’t have too much […]
We have a long winter here in Sunset Country so I don’t blame anybody for taking advantage of the last of the open water. The trade-off at this time of year is the temperatures are cold, but fishing still can be hot. Muskellunge, for instance, bite right up until freeze-up […]
Duane Hicks A business venture two-and-a-half years in the making, Boston Pizza International Inc. opened its new restaurant and sports bar here Monday. But the real celebration took place Friday evening when, surrounded by family, friends, and other invited guests, local franchisees Dale Fortes and Elizabeth Leishman-Fortes commemorated the occasion […]
Duane Hicks But still working at safety After more than 30 years on the job, first as a paramedic, then ambulance manager, and most recently the patient safety and risk management co-ordinator for Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc., Grace Silander retired last week. But while she will have more free […]
Peggy Revell Calling it a fun way to make a difference, local organizers are hoping to recruit high school students to rebuild the local “Best Buddies” chapter. “‘Best Buddies’ Canada is a national charitable organization and it’s dedicated to helping communities through one-on-one friendships with individuals with intellectual disabilities as […]
