The American Robin is probably the most familiar bird in the country. It is found in every part of Canada where there are trees, including the Yukon and Labrador. It adapted to civilization better than any other species, and can be found in the largest cities as well as in […]
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While Sunset Country anglers can hardly wait for this year’s editions of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship and Kenora Bass International tournaments to roll around, many of their counterparts in the United States are caught up in a war. No, not the one in Iraq. This one is over […]
There will be no big corn patch to admire by the river this summer at the west end of town. Blair Lowey—a third-generation farmer there—blames government regulations. The big border stores no longer accept this product on account of marketing regulations. However, his parents, Jim and Chris, still were seeding […]
Pink eye—an irritating and painful disease of the conjunctiva (soft tissues around the eyes) and cornea (the clear part of the eye)—is estimated to affect 20 percent of calves and 10 percent of feeder cattle. Economically, it can have serious impact on weight gains, treatment costs, and labour, and it […]
Like a child, our dog Phoebe has selective hearing. When we say, “Let’s go for a walk, Phoebe,” she springs up with her tail wagging and waits for her leash. The same is true when we say “Go in the truck” or “Do you want a treat?” And every time […]
Unusually dry conditions, unruly winds, and high temperatures are creating prime forest fire conditions in Northern Ontario, where a massive blaze caused the evacuation of a second community yesterday. “We’re expecting a very long summer,” said Jeff Dicaire, fire information officer for the Wawa District near Lake Superior. “Some of […]
North-end residents miffed at the notion of traffic being disrupted at the Portage Avenue underpass this summer can breathe a sigh of relief as town council agreed last night to hold off on the project until next year. Referring to the sole tender that was submitted for the job, Bruce […]
While the opening ceremony for Phase II of the La Verendrye Parkway is slated for Canada Day, the Town of Fort Frances will take a little time this evening to thank the donors of trees, benches, as well as the Rainy Lake Mermaid for the La Verendrye Parkway and the […]
While the deadline to sign up was Friday, “Quest for the Best” organizer Dawn Booth said that date has been suspended indefinitely as she’s confident the target number of 20 entrants can be achieved. “We’re up to about 15, so there’s still spots left,” Booth noted this morning from the […]
This year’s “Relay for Life” is gearing up to be another success, with 32 teams signed up so far for next Friday’s all-night event at Pither’s Point Park and luminaries selling at a brisk pace. The relay, which raises money for cancer research and support programs, involves teams of about […]
The competition is heating up for this year’s Fun in the Sun queen crown now that two more girls have signed up and button sales have begun. Susan Mercure and Britainee Whalen are the latest to throw their hats into the ring, bringing the total number of contestants to six. […]
After witnessing first-hand the popularity of the series as books magically flew off the shelves three summers ago when “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” was released, Blair and Doug Anderson of Betty’s here breathed a sigh of relief this morning when their shipment of the fifth installment, “Harry […]
