A four-year term is a significant commitment to make and it was one that I considered closely before filing my papers. The other factor to consider was what I could add to the conversation of moving the town forward. I have a strong business background and I believe that will […]
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My name is Rick Wiedenhoeft and I am running for a seat on Fort Frances town council. I believe that my last council experience–I served 11 years from 2003 to 2014–will bring historical perspective and context to the table. This is particularly valuable with the potential of five new councillors […]
Over a lengthy career as an educator, a union activist, and a volunteer, I have spent a great deal of time working on boards and committees. I am familiar and comfortable with group dynamics, and have acquired the experience and skill set necessary to facilitate problem-solving and consensus-building within a […]
I hope everyone was able to enjoy a nice long weekend. The weather wasn’t so great but otherwise I was feeling like we all had a lot to be thankful for. I tried to tackle a wee bit of housework but spent most of my time getting equipment put away […]
I like to think I would have made a good pioneer. There is a caveat, though (isn’t there always). I would have made a good pioneer who had access to a deep freeze. That may disqualify my presumption. I like processing food from my garden. I blanche and freeze bags […]
One of the candidates at last Tuesday night’s forum made a statement that what is good in the district is good for Fort Frances. All too often we forget the value that district businesses contribute not only to the economy of the host community but also to the economy of […]
The bass tournament season in Northwestern Ontario wrapped up over the weekend with the last few tournaments of 2018. While the weather was not great, it’s a long winter for those of us who enjoy chasing bass and competing in tournaments, so we get in all of the events we […]
It is was profound sadness, grief, and utter shock that we, the Marvin Bruyere family of the Couchiching First Nation, Bear Clan, regrettably and painfully announce the passing into the spirit world of our brother, uncle, “cuz,” nephew, and friend, Colin Ross Bruyere. “Cokes or Co,” as he was affectionately […]
John Clark Gambill (Power) passed away, at the age of 75, on Sept. 26, 2018 at 100 Mile House Hospital in B.C. with his dear friend, Doug Allan, at his side. Although he had end stage cancer, he made his courageous journey back to B.C. to see his family and […]
It is with profound sadness that family and friends announce the passing of renowned Canadian visual artist Raven Orin Wilson on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 at 5:35 p.m. (PDT) in Vancouver, B.C. She was born Alice Bernice Amelia Wilson to Hiram and Mabel Wilson in Fleming Township, Ont. on March […]
With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Jean Paul Forget, 66, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. A service of celebration and remembrance will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 from 1-3 pm at the Royal Canadian […]
Jamie Mountain The dream of qualifying for the all-Ontarios just wasn’t to be for Muskie golfers Mikel Ward and Aiden Wielinga last week. Ward, in Grade 11, and Wielinga, in Grade 12, finished shy of advancing to OFSAA at the NWOSSAA championships held last Tuesday (Oct. 2) at Kitchen Creek. […]
