EVANS–Born to Jonathan and Nicole, nee O’Leary, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Ella Claire, weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. on November 3, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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Nick Wihnan Dear editor: I strongly oppose Fort Frances council’s efforts to encourage other local municipalities to lobby the Ministry of Tourism to relocated the tourist information centre in Fort Frances. The argument for urgent action stems on traffic flow from Canada Customs away from the tourist centre, thus American […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irma Isabel Hildebrand (nee Strain) on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. She was born Aug. 24, 1936. Left to mourn is her husband of 49 years, Morgan; and sons, Lance (Laura), Todd (Camilla), and Jeff (Suki). She also leaves behind […]
Bernice Mary Hyatt, 83, of 923 Sixth St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. She was born July 26, 1925 in White Fox, Sask. to the late Walter and Dorothy Atkinson. Bernice spent her early years in Saskatchewan […]
The shortage of building lots within our town has prompted your mayor and council to approve a Financial Incentive Plan for residential and commercial properties. One aspect of this plan is to promote infilling on lots that already are serviced with sewer and water. This plan also will provide financial […]
Friday afternoon saw Jim Brow and me travelling to Kenora for a swim meet, which always takes place on the same weekend in November. Historically at this time of year, most of the lakes and creeks are iced over. In some years, there already are snowbanks along the sides of […]
Even though we don’t give as many parties as we should, our family loves parties. Everyone gets involved, with each person sharing his/her talent. Parties don’t come easily. A party takes a lot of planning and a lot of work. When it comes to planning, that’s my thing. I love […]
At the debating table in the Bakery in Drizzle Creek the other morning, hunter orange was in evidence. So were the number of long faces—obviously unsuccessful in their attempt to bag that trophy buck so far this season. Pickle, a noted “deer hunter and watcher” (not shooter), has seen any […]
It’s been 11 weeks since I’ve seen my husband and I’ve probably got three weeks more to go before he gets home for the holidays. I daydream about seeing him get off the airplane, though I’m not sure what I’ll think about the dreadlocks he writes home about these days. […]
The race to land Tyler Miller has heated up. Both of Thunder Bay’s SIJHL teams (the Bearcats and Fort William North Stars) also have tossed their hats in the ring—and seem to be throwing everything but the kitchen sink at Port Hope in hopes of luring Miller away from their […]
By Gary Sliworsky, Ag rep, Emo Managing deadstock is an inevitable product of raising livestock. Disposing of deadstock takes time and money. The key issues regarding deadstock include public health, perception, economics, and environmental protection. Deadstock disposal concerns go far beyond just deciding which method is most convenient. Improper disposal […]
