David Cadieux Mr. Editor: The other day AbitibiBowater said it was looking at restructuring or possible bankruptcy. One would figure this to be front page news in a town whose main employer is AbitibiBowater. Yet there is little mention of this anywhere. With major projects in the works, like the […]
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Jonathan Lewis Dear editor: I would to like to correct a statement made by [Coun. Ken] Perry regarding our public library. We are not reducing the library hours to 25 hours a week nor is there any planned reduction in hours. The library is open fewer hours in the summer […]
Peter Bernard Hubert, 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Peter was born in Fort Frances on Sept. 23, 1936 to the late John and Nettie Hubert. He leaves behind his four sisters, Amy Fairgrieve, Delores Pollard, Jean Hartnell, and […]
Emmette Machula passed away Nov. 19, 2008 in Mountain View, Calif. after fighting dementia and poor health. He was born Feb. 18, 1922 in Fort Frances, Ont. Emmette is survived by his daughters, Arlyss (Gregg) Chastain of Loveland, Colo. and Janice (Mark) Christensen of Penn Valley, Calif.; son, Bruce Machula […]
Ryland Crowe, of Edmonton, Alta., passed away in his sleep on Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. Ryland will be joining his uncle, Freddie Crowe, and cousin, Whitney Ann Crowe, in Heaven. Ryland will be loved and always remembered by his parents, Ryan and Christine (Walsh); sister, Caidyn; brother, Bryce; grandparents, Mary […]
The people of the Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation and the family of Chief Robert (Bobby) Kelly announce with deep sadness and regret his sudden passing on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009 at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, Ont. Bobby was born on Lake of the Woods […]
The curling spotlight is on Fort Frances this week as the local club is hosting the NOCA men’s provincial playdowns—providing district residents a chance to watch some top-notch action on the sheets while also showcasing our facilities and hospitality to the rest of Northern Ontario. Mother Nature tried to throw […]
For the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres, home is where the heart is. Despite losing their last three games on home ice, the Sabres still sport a rock-solid 13-7-3 record at the Ice for Kids Arena so far this season. And it will need to be their saving grace over the […]
Saturday is Valentine’s Day and in a quick survey around the office, I learned that something chocolate will be served up in most homes. It may be cake. It may be cookies. It might be ice cream. Retailers will have re-stocked their chocolate supplies so that wayward husbands and boyfriends […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo With farms, woods, wildlife, and fresh air, rural residents cherish the charm and beauty of the countryside. Many people move from cities seeking peace and a pristine environment in the country. Most people understand that a rural community includes farmers and that farming is […]
By Kim Jo Bliss Well, it seemed as though it was a busy week. Lots going on, lots to do! I have heard so many times people complain about living in a “small town.” I likely have complained about this myself, but generally I have bragged about it. I’ve told […]
I bought my first computer in the early 1980s. Now, after almost 30 years, eight or nine computers, and tens of thousands of dollars in repairs and software on top of the cost of the computers, I still love my computer–in a way. Like almost every person who owns a […]
