I pulled into one of my favourite spring crappie spots a few days ago, a patch of pencil reeds that I have fished many times in the past. As I dropped my trolling motor and looked at the depth reading on my sonar screen, I thought I was on the […]
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June is National Indigenous History month, a time when we express solemn and celebratory focus on the lives of Indigenous peoples, their rich and diverse history, the many contributions Indigenous peoples have made, and perhaps above all – the resilience of Indigenous people around the world. June 21st is dedicated […]
One does not have to leave Fort Frances to feel the effects of inflation. A trip to the grocery store, or a fill-up at a gas station is all that is needed to feel the effects of inflation. The Bank of Canada posted Canada’s May Inflation rate at 6.8 per […]
The Maurice Richard Trophy will be awarded this weekend to the player who scored the most goals this season in the National Hockey League. There is no suspense. It’s not determined by a vote of sports writers, players or fans, so there’s no announcement. Auston Matthews is the winner, for […]
One item on the social calendar that has been sadly lacking over the last couple of years of the COVID pandemic has been the local auction. Let’s face it; all those treasures you have stashed away may need to be recycled. Some probably haven’t seen the light of day for […]
Many rural schools in the district are enjoying end of the year festivities. Last week Crossroads students and staff attended the annual Pow Wow at Naicatchewenin First Nations (North West Bay). The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The viewing of traditional dance, and excellent food was superb. Students were […]
It is hard to feel whole these days, with more school shootings in the United States. It is impossible to fathom the level of grief and heartache, of loss and absolute despair those involved feel and those who have been witness. I wonder when enough will be enough, when enough […]
You don’t have to be old to be a volunteer. And I learned this week that even the youngest in our community are great volunteers and tireless workers. For five days I have been down at the Shevlin Woodyard joining MNR firefighters, Fort Frances firefighters, and other community volunteers filling, […]
Ever wonder why seniors are so cranky? Well, we have reasons other than regretting our misspent youth. That’s so far in the past, shrouded in the rose coloured mists of time we generally only remember the goods bits. No – crankiness pretty much revolves around current events aggravated no doubt […]
Thank you to those who reached out wondering why I missed a week of Moos. I didn’t! It was the long weekend, so I decided to write my column on Monday night. It is never early when I do it but was all proud to have it completed since short […]
The hardworking crew of people raising money for the Dance Hall renovations are set to go with a garage sale. The sale takes place this Saturday, June 11 at 384 Hammond Road, the sale is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a large variety of items. Call […]
There’s still a few hockey fans who can turn personal clocks back to Bobby Orr…Phil Esposito…the big, bad Boston Bruins. It was a dominant powerhouse, fuelled principally by the arrival of the phenomenal young defenceman from Parry Sound. It was a team for the ages, a team that would win […]
