I managed to get through this past weekend without a sea of cat barf. However, about halfway through my lazy Saturday morning sporting pajamas, raccoon-eyes of mascara, and a “Bride of Frankenstein” hairdo, I would have traded the incoming moment for something squishy between my toes. My cellphone went off […]
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All three levels of government are working to meet the requirements of the Disabilities Act, and they all should be applauded for their efforts. The act was designed to remove and prevent barriers for people with disabilities. The legislation probably never thought about financial disabilities, or technology disabilities or infrastructure […]
After a month of travelling the southern U.S. to fish for bass out of a boat, it was nice to spend the last week at home and get some ice-fishing in. While we’re still not in that late-season timeframe when the days are long and the fish seem to bite […]
Well, February is now a wrap. Time certainly ticks away. The last couple of weeks, I haven’t been real sure of what day it is anyway. I’m starting to look forward to more normal sleep, though that likely won’t happen for another week or so. I’ve been really watching the […]
Duane Hicks The local Masonic Lodge (Granite Lodge 446) has given a thumb’s up to “Freemasonry: A History Hidden in Plain Sight”–an exhibit at the Fort Frances Museum that runs through the end of March. An open house for the exhibit, which explores some of the symbolism and history that […]
Dear Mike: This letter is, in part, a response to Coun. Doug Kitowski’s question in the Feb. 22 issue of the Fort Frances Times headlined: “Library hours may be reduced.” Yes, Coun. Kitowski, there is something special about our library! In fact, the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is […]
Staff While the temperature is supposed to be rather mild on Saturday, there is “SnO” way the Friends of Fort Frances Museum won’t hold their annual family fun day. “SnOasis 5: Canada Alive!” is set to go March 4 from noon-2 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. […]
Duane Hicks Donald Taylor, current Junior Warden of Granite Lodge 446, admired some of the artifacts on display during the Freemasonry exhibit open house last Thursday at the Fort Frances Museum.
Press Release The Backus Community Center in International Falls is pleased to welcome back Randy Noojin performing an encore performance of “Hard Travelin’ with Woody.” This one-man multimedia play showcasing the music and artworks of Woody Guthrie, written and performed by actor/playwright Noojin, will make its way back to the […]
Sniff, sniff. Can you smell it? The Liberal government of Premier Kathleen Wynne obviously can–as evidenced by their scramble to tackle the exorbitant hydro rates burdening residents, businesses, and industries right across the province. First, they decided on an eight-percent rebate effective Jan. 1. Premier Wynne quickly followed that with […]
Nicholas Donaldson Deputy fire chief Abe Eberly showed off the new fire truck during the Chapple Fire Department’s open house Saturday in Barwick. Visitors got a good look at all of the equipment and also were given some fire safety information. There also was a visit from “Sparky” for the […]
Submitted The “Lady Marlene,” owned by Bo And Marlene Armstrong, cruised around Rainy Lake for 25-plus years. But Bo Armstrong always had dreams of owning a tug–a dream he realized when he purchased the “Owandem.”
