Tom Pearson In reference to the proposal by the Ministry of Tourism to create new tourism regions in Northern Ontario, I think it is absolutely ludicrous the Ontario government would not support making a 12th region called “Sunset Country.” Although it would not surprise me that once again the Ontario […]
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Paul Pirie Dear editor: I am absolutely appalled at town council’s decision to not go ahead with the library project. Don’t they understand that in this day and age of dwindling employment prospects, education is more important than ever? (there always seems to be cash for anything to do with […]
Jock Dampier Dear editor: I would like to express my concern and disappointment over the recent vote by Fort Frances town council to withdraw their support for the construction of a new library. Although I can only imagine the financial challenges council faces in their attempt to be fiscally responsible […]
Gladys Martin Dear editor: Thank you for printing my letter concerning the relocation of the Hallett to the riverfront. I have lived on the riverfront for 51 years and it is still zoned as residential according to my taxes. Can the town legally place whatever it wants in front of […]
Patsy Roy To the editor: Crosses: the meaning of . . . the devastating day. I am writing in response to Tami LeBlanc’s letter asking that the cross on Highway 11/71 west of town be allowed to remain. I agree with Tami that the cross should be allowed to stay […]
It was disappointing, though not unexpected, that Tourism minister Monique Smith told delegates attending the Northern Ontario Municipal Association’s annual conference in Fort Frances last week that she could not promise “Sunset Country” will remain a separate entity when the province overhauls its system of travel regions as recommended by […]
By John Rafferty My column this week will be short and to the point as there is much work to be done on the forestry file. The forestry sector is being decimated in this country and the Harper government has done nothing to help the producers, our communities, and your […]
The formal announcement was found on the front page of Saturday’s Globe and Mail: AbitibiBowater was granted bankruptcy protection in both the District of Delaware and the province of Quebec. Bankruptcy laws in both the United States and Canada allow companies to continue to operate while negotiating with their creditors […]
It certainly wasn’t feeling much like spring on Monday. One of my fellow farmers told me we’re going to continue to be cool and damp this month, but once it warms up in May, we are going to be hot and dry. We can only hope! Besides the risk of […]
By Melanie Mathieson The Gardening Guru Believe it or not, spring is really just around the corner and now is the time for the gardener to start thinking about starting some seeds indoors. Gardening can be expensive if you need to buy a lot of plants to fill your garden […]
I had my first Internet video chat with my husband at noon on Sunday. It cost me 50 bucks to get set up for the premier event with the purchase of a camera the size of a doughnut hole, embedded with a microphone. Due to the procrastination virus, I had […]
With the past weekend narrowing the last chance at a fresh feed of walleye before the season closed, I had suggested to the gathering at the debating table at the Bakery in Drizzle Creek how much a couple of packages of fillets would be appreciated. The hint seems to have […]
