The Ontario government will be presented with a recommendation within the next few weeks to change the current provincial regulations regarding the harvesting of deer. The Ministry of Natural Resources intends to ask the province to permit a second deer tag in individual Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) where it determines […]
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A short bench made for a long afternoon for the visiting Mitchell Mohawks here Sunday as the host Fort Frances Canadians cruised to a 7-2 victory in Manitoba Eastman Midget Hockey League action. Trevor Lind led the way with a hat trick while Wade Friesen was solid between the pipes. […]
After the morning service at Calvary Baptist Church, Pastor Andrew Hall, on behalf of the congregation, presented Marina Gerber with two beautiful potted plants as thanks for her 20-plus years as the Sunday School superintendent. Gerber’s position will be taken over by Olive Friesen. Gerber also has been the organist […]
The annual “Community Chest” benefit dinner is slated this Sunday (Feb. 8) at La Place Rendez-Vous—and it looks like it might be another sold-out event. “If people want tickets, they’d better get them fast. We’ve only got about 15 left,” said Georges Blanc, who is helping organize the dinner as […]
Dear sir: In response to Gord Pyzer’s column, “Winter shaping up to be a killer for deer,” that appeared in last week’s Fort Frances Times. Well, the killer of deer in winter conditions such as we are experiencing now is the month of March, when the weather moderates enough to […]
A fried chicken benefit dinner was held Saturday (Jan. 31) for Lynn Furbish at the Moose Lodge in Baudette, with scores of friends, neighbours, and relatives in attendance. The Moose Lodge and friends hosted the event, with proceeds going towards Furbish’s expenses, etc. while she undergoes treatment at the Mayo […]
The “Moose Watch” program operated by the Ministry of Natural Resources is bearing fruit, says the MNR’s enforcement supervisor for Fort Frances District. Doug Gibb told the annual general meeting of the Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club here last Wednesday night that “Moose Watch” and Crime Stoppers both have resulted in […]
A study released by two Lakehead University professors last week shows the workforce in Northwestern Ontario is aging faster than that of the rest of Ontario—and the consequences could be damaging to the region’s economy. “The economic impact of an aging workforce will be to reduce the size of the […]
The American Marten is the exotic sable of the fur industry. One of our large weasels, it is found in almost all parts of Canada except the broad prairies. In Europe, it has two much-alike cousins, the Pine Marten and the Stone Marten, which became the famous “Russian Sable.” Our […]
After many promises by many parties, high-speed Internet is going to be available in Fort Frances. Shaw Cable has announced it will be available here as of tomorrow (Feb. 5) and already is taking orders. Many people have asked me, however, what exactly the difference is between high-speed Internet and […]
One of the things I enjoy most about my work is the opportunity it gives me to travel across North America—and sometimes to points beyond—meeting, interviewing, and fishing with some of the best anglers in the world. The last couple of months have been particularly rewarding. Over that time, I’ve […]
Last Friday was a beautiful winter day. There was just enough snow on the ground to remind us it was winter and the sun shone brightly all day. As a result, I had a wonderful, productive day. I got caught up on my office work and was inspired to write. […]
