Contractors continued paving Central Avenue this morning. Crews started the work on Tuesday, and already have completed the 100 block of Church Street. The 100 block of Scott Street also will be paved, and a new brick sidewalk also is being installed on Central Avenue right now. Once the paving […]
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Jack Fafard spoke to students at St. Francis School yesterday about his experiences and work with the Casa Amparo Orphanage in Reynosa, Mexico. Later that day, students also heard from Fr. Pat Martin, who talked about mission work.
This is the time of year to review your cow inventory and identify candidates for culling. The following are some culling tips: Your list of candidates should start with open cows and heifers. Pregnancy checking and culling open cows has shown to return about $30 per cow exposed. There is […]
It’s that time of the year. Autumn leaves, crisp mornings, and the male of the species at his arrogant peak. Steam spouts from his nostrils into the frosty air as he paws the earth. He bellows forth his challenge and strides both boldly yet cautiously through the forest to meet […]
With the Canadian dollar now trading at par, or even above, the U.S. greenback, the temptation for district residents to stream over the border in search of bargains is strong—and understandable. After all, who doesn’t want to stretch their hard-earned money as far as possible? The troubling downside, of course, […]
ROLAND JOSEPH ASSELIN Roland Asselin passed away peacefully at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. on Saturday, Oct 20, 2007. Roland was born April 3, 1926 in Pinewood, Ont. He was predeceased by his parents, Albertine and David Asselin; brothers, Dona, Edward, and Alcid; and sisters, Lola […]
CALVIN BOMBAY SR. “Niizhwaanikwad (two clouds)” On Oct. 17, 2007, Calvin Bombay Sr., “Niizwaamikwad (two clouds)” of Bear Clan (70), of Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. (originally Manitou Rapids), completed his journey here on Earth. Leaving behind to celebrate his life are his children, Greg (Leann), […]
Dear editor: I would like to commend Bill Krukoski on his letter to the editor printed in the Fort Frances Times on Oct. 17 regarding a byelection to fill the vacant council seat. I, as a taxpayer, agree with Bill 100 percent. I was at a social function on Oct. […]
