A shelving unit stands next to my bed, a home for my favourite books. I have shelves dedicated to Indigenous writers. On the top shelf is the Summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. In the preface, dated June 2, 2015, the Honourable Justice […]
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For days now, I’ve been battling with the forces of writer’s block and going blue in the face trying to unload some sort of quality alphabet shaped like a column. My neck of the woods continues to brim with “believe it or not” episodes that make for literary fodder, but […]
Sky above. Earth below. Fire within. That’s the best description I can express about slow dancing with the spirit of the Anishinaabemowin language. The poetics, the romantics, the art, the potential, the promise and the clarity. They are all present. When you carefully cradle and carry a burning passion for […]
When candidates for the Fort Frances Municipal Council spoke last Wednesday at the Seniors’ Centre, all were adamant that they would closely watch the finances of the town and would do their utmost to control tax increases. It is a noble goal. They already understand that the province has agreed […]
We sold 1,094 head at our cattle sale on Saturday for a total of $3,630,910.31. Cattle prices have slipped a bit since last fall, but just like the weather, we cannot control that. Unfortunately, the input costs have not slipped. It was still a good sale with excellent quality on […]
Everyone is invited to see the much-anticipated renovations to the Devlin Hall. There will be an open house for all residents to come and see this Friday, Oct. 2, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come check out the hall and mingle with friends, family, and neighbours as everyone attends […]
Did you know? Fire Prevention Week runs October 4 through 10, 2026. As well, when it comes to fire safety, protecting our loved ones begins with each of us taking responsibility for one another. Fire Prevention Week Theme The theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week is “Charge into Fire […]
Here we are, moving right into a cattle sale week. I had to do a quick run to the barn on Monday to do a quick scale check. They reinforced one of the doors so we wanted to make sure everything was working as it should, and it was. Wednesday […]
Let’s say you have a deep love of learning. Imagine a way to learn history, spirituality, concepts, cultural cosmology and development, civic relationship dynamics, symbolism and art, philosophy, and unique ways of perceiving the world we share at the same time. Our world has a very effective way to do […]
Yoga will start up in two locations starting soon. Carol Hyatt will be instructing yoga at the Emo Legion starting Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 9 a.m. This is a ten week session and the cost is $50. Carol Hyatt will also be instructing yoga for the The LaVallee Seniors Club […]
Did you know? Ontario’s annual “Test Your Smoke Alarm Day” will take place on September 28th. Being prepared to be SAVED BY THE BEEP with a WORKING SMOKE ALARM is your best chance to keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire. The Life-Saving Power of […]
The Terry Fox Run was this past Sunday, September 20, 2026, always held on the second Sunday after Labour Day. Terry Fox lost his right leg to osteogenic sarcoma in 1977 at the age of eighteen. After recovering from surgery, followed by fifteen months of training, Terry dipped his artificial […]
