After weeks of faulty predictions and suspect logic, I finally came through with a good week of prognostication. I’m pretty pleased with myself right now, so let’s take a second to review my prediction for the NorWOSSA boys’ hockey final which took place over the weekend. I wrote in this […]
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We all know it’s tempting—and often all too easy—to reach for foods that are high in fat, salt, and sugar. The new Canada Food Guide gives practical tips about healthy eating to children, teens, adults, and seniors from all cultural groups. Here are some easy Food Guide tips to make […]
Former columns on hydrangeas explained the differences between the types of hydrangeas and how to grow them. The one describing the different types of hydrangeas warned the gardener that very few varieties actually are suited to survive in our growing zone so be careful when you are out shopping. The […]
ISABELLE MAE LLOYD It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Isabelle Mae Lloyd. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Isabelle lost her long battle with cancer on Feb. 17, 2007 in Truth or Consequences, N.M, surrounded by her caring husband, children, brother, sister, and […]
BRIAN WEBB Brian Webb peacefully passed away, with his family by his side, on Sunday, March 4, 2007 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in his 61st year. Proud father of Sean (Brenda) Webb, Mike (Rebecca) Webb, Lisa (Marc) McPherson, and Jacon Webb; and proud grandfather of Phenix, […]
STANLEY McGILL Peacefully, on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, Stanley McGill passed away at the Calvary Place Personal Care Home. Stanley will be missed by his wife, June; three sons, Dale (Diane), Dwight, and Marvin (Marlene), and daughter-in-law, Joanne; as well as two grandchildren, Christine (Neal) and Michael (Terri-Lynn). He also […]
John McTaggart, chair of the Fort Frances Community Clinic Inc. board, spoke to Town council and the public about how best to meet health care needs in Fort Frances during a special meeting last night. —Duane Hicks photo
FORT FRANCES—Town council and the public were witness to a plan “to chart a new and successful course for health care in Fort Frances” on Monday night during a special meeting regarding the future of the Fort Frances Clinic. With Fort Frances facing a severe doctor shortage, and the need […]
The Ontario Energy Board yesterday granted Abitibi-Consolidated Company of Canada’s request to amend its electricity generation licence by changing its qualification from “owner and operator” of eight hydroelectric generating stations in the vicinities of Kenora, Fort Frances, and Iroquois Falls to “operator” only. By way of a commercial transaction, Abitibi […]
The Rainy River District School Board will recognize both Donald Young School and the school in Nestor Falls for their nutrition programs at its regular monthly meeting tonight in Emo. The philosophy behind the programs is that well-nourished students will have better concentration, and will better retain and apply information. […]
Both Muskie curling rinks remained in the hunt for a trip to the all-Ontarios after this morning’s draw at the NWOSSAA playdowns at the Fort William Curling Club. The boys’ rink—featuring skip David Kaun, third Mike Badiuk, second Travis Showalter, and lead Sean Murray—were tied for first place with Westgate […]
Fort Frances OPP, assisted by the North West Region Criminal Investigation Unit, continue to investigate a robbery that occurred at the Legion in Fort Frances. A Legion employee was cleaning up after closing early Monday morning. At around 2:30 a.m., a male with his identity concealed by a hat and […]
