The family of Duane Alvin Huntley, 65, sadly announce his peaceful passing with his family by his side on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the Atikokan (ON) General Hospital. Duane was born in Atikokan on April 24, 1957, to Alvin (Frank) and Stella (nee Gouliquer) Huntley. Duane was always generous, […]
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On Friday afternoon the Fort Frances Muskies ended their season with a hard-fought dramatic 10 – 8 upset victory over Kenora’s Beaver Brae Broncos. The Muskies entered the game with a record of 2 wins and 4 losses while the Broncos came in with 4 wins against 2 losses. Sophomore […]
Allan Bradbury photos
Boys’ Volleyball and Girls’ Basketball have been in full swing at Fort Frances High School. The teams recently hosted the Dryden Eagles for some fast-paced action. From left, Junior Boys’ Jordan Hunter spikes the ball across the net; above, Brooke Marchuk of the senior girls shoots for the basket; Junior […]
October is one of my favourite times of year around home. Across the Sunset Country region, fishing is excellent in the fall for walleye, bass, crappie, pike and musky. Plenty of options and arguably the best time of year to catch the biggest specimens of each species. Great hunting opportunities […]
From first to worst. That’s me this week. I covered the “first” game the Vancouver Canucks ever played in October 1970, so I feel entitled at least to address the plight of the “worst” for a team so many Canadians love to hate. The new worst was last Saturday’s 5-1 […]
By forcing bulbs to grow and flower indoors and you can enjoy blooming hyacinths, daffodil and narcissus species, tulips and other bulbs inside as early as the Christmas season or throughout the winter.Most spring flowering bulbs require a certain period of time to “chill” before it blooms this is called […]
Ask the Money Lady
Dear Money Lady: Can you explain what mutual funds are and which ones I should consider? Karin B. Dear Karin, Let’s start by giving you a general overview of what a mutual fund is and why you should use it when investing. A mutual fund, (MF) is just that – […]
The Fort Frances Canadians faced off against the visiting Dryden Paper Kings in U15 AA minor hockey action over the weekend. The Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association has been going strong, with match-ups at the house and rep level most days of the week. – Allan Bradbury photos
By Lacie Nairn
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Drumheller Mail
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Drumheller Mail
Growing crops from seed to harvest can be filled with many challenges, including the risk of agricultural equipment fires which can cost thousands in damages and lost revenue. While there are some factors beyond a farmer’s control, such as hot, dry weather conditions, there are also some measures farmers can […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
THUNDER BAY, ONT. — Benjamin Feagin, owner of AgriTech North vertical farm in Dryden, says their second-place recognition in Bioenterprise Canada’s Northern Ontario Innovation Challenge is beneficial by putting Northwestern talent in the spotlight. “While it’s painful to see that there’s no funding awarded at the second and third level […]
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