The Borderland Racing Association got its season off to a good—if not chilly—start on Saturday night at the Emo Speedway. And the big winner was Kyle Gavel, picking up where he left off last year by easily taking the WISSOTA modified feature. “Last year at the last race here, I […]
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It is now the Monday evening after the first long weekend of he year and the muscles in my back, arms, and legs are telling me two things. The first is that I am out of shape. The second is that I’m getting too old to do the hard physical […]
Sunshine returning Sunday found it again necessary to bring along a cool morning breeze. But okay, summer cannot be far behind now as the youngsters romp around outside amid the dandelions and blossoming trees. And, would you believe it after all the setbacks, the lawns needed cutting finally! Sure, the […]
It’s been years since my son was in grade school and rode his bike on the sidewalk a mile to school, but it seems like yesterday. Mostly, he enjoyed the ride with his friends. But once in a while, there were disputes. Sometimes small disputes and sometimes big ones. I […]
One of the biggest sports moments of the year took place Sunday when Rafael Nadal had his clay streak ended at 81 in a loss to Roger Federer. The event went almost unnoticed on this side of the globe. Sure, it was a tennis match, but the Nadal/Federer novelty match […]
Jeannie Booth, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother (Nanny); a resilient and strong woman who made an impact on the lives of so many. Jeannie was born in West Merkle, Thurso, Scotland […]
Linda Marie Calder, 59, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 13, 2007 at her home with family at her side after a courageous eight-month battle with cancer. Linda was born Jan. 18, 1948 to the late Roy and Deloris Akset of International Falls, Mn., and was united in marriage on […]
Margaret McPherson passed away peacefully Sunday, May 13, 2007 in Edmonton, Alta. at the age of 61. She was born Feb. 14, 1946. Margaret leaves to mourn her beloved friend, Moise White; daughters, Angel (Mark) Blais, Tracy(Daryl) Irwin, and Wendy McPherson; and son, Mike McPherson (Julie Binns). She also leaves […]
Eva Linklater (“Waakenangok”), 88, passed away at her home in Winnipeg, Man. on Wednesday, May 16, 2007. She was born and raised in Manitou Rapids, Rainy River First Nations, Ont. on Sept.17, 1918 to Damas and Mary Harrison. She later moved to Couchiching First Nation and then to Fort Frances, […]
Bob Mitchelson tossed sod in the air as members of St. Mary’s congregation cheered during Sunday morning’s ground-breaking ceremony for the expansion project there. Bishop Fred Colli, at back right, was on hand from Thunder Bay to join in the celebration. Construction is slated to begin this summer. —Amanda Roy […]
Sam and Carroll Copenance performed tradditional First Nation dances alongside many other students during a pow-wow Friday afternoon at Fort Frances High School. Many staff and students watched from the bleachers in awe as the performers stepped to the beats. The pow-wow was the final event in celebration of Aboriginal […]
Dessa Vlotaros, 10, along with Dyna Vlotaros, seven, and Paris Lyons, eight, enjoyed a fabulous feast of walleye, sturgeon, salads, and much more during the 36th-annual Manitou fish fry at the Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre on Friday. Hundreds of district residents filled their plates with the tasty food that day, then […]
