The fifth stop of the Bassmaster Elite Series took place this past weekend at Lake Murray, South Carolina. It was a return visit to this lake for the second year in a row, though it was a month later than when we were there last year. I didn’t have a […]
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It is hard to believe that we have reached the middle of May! It hasn’t been the best weather, and my lawn is still squishy, but we are below normal in rainfall but also below in heat. I am assuming this why we are not drying up very well. Thankfully […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Jim Dronyk ,72, of Fort Frances, Ontario, at his residence on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Jim was born in Fort Frances on November 6, 1951 to parents John and Davine Dronyk. Jim was a very private man but he enjoyed music, especially playing […]
Phillip was born to Scottish immigrants Frank and Innes (Pirie) Fraser on October 6, 1930. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 7, 2024, at the age of 93. Born in Manitoba, and lived the past 70+ years in LaVallee, Ontario. He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Innes […]
The family of Roberta Parker announce her peaceful passing on May 8, 2024, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Roberta was born in Manitou, Manitoba, on April 28, 1949, to Robert and Helen Rendall. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Jodi. Also surviving her are her […]
This coming weekend is known as Victoria Day Long Weekend when we celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday. The history of Victoria Day goes all the way back to England which declared Victoria Day a national holiday in 1845. It was not until the death of Queen Victoria in 1901 that Canada’s […]
The LaVallee municipality Reeve and councillors have been busy the last few weeks attending functions of importance and education. Reeve Lucille MacDonald and councillors Steve Loshaw, Elaine Hughes and Brendan Hyatt attended the yearly NOMA (Northern Ontario Municipal Association) conference. Lucille shared, ”It was an extremely busy conference with a […]
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The Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC), a business development agency which serves businesses across northwestern Ontario, recently shared its findings from four roundtable discussions and 32 entrepreneur spotlights that were conducted earlier this year in partnership with NACO. One of the most striking revelations was the sheer number of women […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Now more than ever gardeners have choices when it comes to helping to keep pesky weeds and annoying pests out of their beloved gardens. There are myriad commercially available aids that will help to ensure the only things in your precious vegetable patch are the delicious veggies that are supposed […]
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Choosing the right flooring for wet areas like bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and basements is essential to prevent water damage, ensure safety, and maintain durability. The best flooring options for wet areas are those that are water-resistant or waterproof, easy to clean, and capable of withstanding moisture without warping, buckling, […]
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As Canadians know all too well, winter weather can put heating systems to the test. The problem of finding an energy efficient way to heat and cool our homes requires a uniquely northern solution. One popular heating solution that has gained traction in recent years is the heat pump, which […]
As you may have observed from your gardening experiences and past columns, plants can be fussy things. The right location, amount of sunlight and 101 other factors influence your plant’s growing ability. One factor which is very beneficial in understanding before putting that new plant into the earth is soil […]
