The bench-warmers and second-stringers of the world have a new hero today. His name is Mike Rupp. Nothing warms a sports fan’s heart like having a virtual unknown step to the forefront in the biggest game of their team’s season and deliver the decisive blow to secure championship glory. The […]
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If you think your work schedule is hectic and crowded, take a look at Jarrett Edwards’ day planner. Edwards and his father own Blue Water Promotions, the two largest travelling demonstration fish tanks in the world. Last year, they hauled the giant 41-foot long, five-foot wide, and five-foot deep glass […]
District legend has it there will be another bad flooding before long! Stratton and North Branch oldtimers, including Birtle Kozachenko and Raymond Brown, know this legend too well! When their Piney River fails to crest for two-consecutive springtimes, there will come a monstrous crest later. This happened last June 10—bringing […]
Biting and blood-sucking insects can have a powerful, often underestimated, impact on cattle grazing behaviour and the health of rangelands, according to a livestock parasitology expert. The behaviour of cattle can change dramatically as a result of attacks by mosquitoes, biting flies, and other pests, says Dr. Doug Colwell of […]
One Friday night recently, our whole family had fun watching the movie “Shrek.” Shrek is a green ogre who lives in the middle of a stinky swamp. He is so ugly and grumpy that he has no friends. And he likes it that way. Then one day, his peaceful swamp […]
The stage is set for a one-time musical showcase at the Townshend Theatre tonight featuring the talents of local high school students. The tickets are printed, the advertising is complete, and the acts are secured. For the students of the Grade 11 Marketing class, their job is almost done. As […]
The Town of Fort Frances’ centennial year so far has been filled with events ranging from a “Polar Plunge” and New Year’s levee to the re-creation of the inaugural council meeting, a beard-growing contest, and most recently a celebration of area arts. But as of last night’s council meeting, the […]
The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship last night asked town council for financial support in the form of an interest-free loan, payable over a five-year period, to accommodate the purchase of tables, chairs, and a storage trailer. Council referred the request to the Administration and Finance executive committee for a […]
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Maxine Lelah Marie (nee Hickerson), on July 10, 2003 in Calgary, Alta. While Maxine suffered through a long and difficult illness, she never lost that innate kindness that defined her. We are thankful her last days […]
In anticipation of the municipal election in November, the town is looking to use some up-to-date technology to keep track of just who is eligible to vote. That is, if council passes a bylaw at its regular meeting tonight to approve a memorandum of understanding with the company Datafix for […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Elsie Rose Bruyere announce her passing on Sunday, June 8, 2003 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Elsie was born Nov. 23, 1937 in Manitou Rapids First Nation. She worked for La Verendrye Hospital and Rainycrest for many years, […]
It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of their son and brother, Robert (Bob) Gerald Armstrong, 33, of 427 Sixth St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., suddenly on Friday, June 6, 2003 at his residence. Bob was born Oct. 24, 1969 in Fort Frances and had lived here […]
