Dear Mr. Editor: I’m writing this as a library board member, a member of the community, and the mother of a young child. I had the privilege of growing up here, and my husband and I are now raising our own child in this community. I have been a library […]
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Dear editor: I was in attendance at Monday night’s council meeting during the library building campaign presentation. My opinion was that the entire council, with maybe the exception of one member, is behind Fort Frances having a new and improved library and technological centre. I would like to present a […]
Dear sir: It appears lately that some of our town councillors have developed cold feet about the library project they had supported in the past. Perhaps men like Coun. Wiedenhoeft and others should be listened to. Some people want our new library to be a diamond. Our councillors know a […]
Dear editor: I am writing to express my extreme disappointment that Fort Frances town council voted 4-3 on Monday night to allow developers to destroy the Nelson Street Park—despite overwhelming opposition of the neighbourhood and other concerned townspeople. The final request of one interested townsperson at a March 12 meeting […]
Dear editor: We would like to thank the 300 people who participated in the “Biimosetaa Walking Together to Overcome Racism” in Fort Frances on Good Friday (March 21) and who contributed to making it an outstanding and inspiring family event. Thank you to the parents who walked with their infants, […]
Dear sir: A recent news headline indicated the town library funding appeal was denied by the province. A follow-up story stated the unfunded portion of the library is very high. In the recent past, there have been many projects carried to successful conclusions because of the generous pledges of the […]
The Emo spray park committee is holding a “fun” casino night on Saturday, April 5 at the Emo arena. Blackjack, roulette, and craps are just a few of the tables at which you can spend your “casino bucks.” The evening will start with cocktails at 7 p.m., followed by the […]
This is Part 2 of an article on the Towards Increased Profits (TIP) report sent to many CAIS participants. It is adapted from John Molenhuis, Business Analysis and Cost of Production Program lead, OMAFRA: TIP measures cost efficiency using a “per $100 of income” indicator. It compares your costs with […]
By starting seeds indoors, you often can extend your growing season by up to 10 weeks. This can be very beneficial for plants that have a longer “days to maturity” time frame. You even can start some of the newer hybrid varieties with shorter “days to maturity” time frames indoors […]
The annual Good Friday fish fry on March 21 at the Emo Legion was definitely a big one. More than 350 delicious walleye dinners were served. People enjoyed the meal, the hospitality, and the socializing. The evening was extremely happy for Trudy Badiuk. It started with her winning a $10 […]
Will the caribou ever return to its old haunts in Northwestern Ontario? Maybe? There are still a few in some parts of the northwest, and a few in the east, too. Once upon a time, the caribou was the most common game animal in Ontario—ranging all the way from the […]
We’re lucky in Northwestern Ontario to be able to successfully target multiple species of fish of all sizes; from panfish to large sturgeon and everything in between. If you’re like most anglers, you probably own a few different rod and reel set-ups for various fish and fishing techniques. But with […]
