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 […]
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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 […]
The Emo Legion will host Beer and Burger this Friday, Sept. 18, and a meat draw will also take place. Beer and Burger is from 5-7 p.m. A reminder that cribbage is played every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. This is open to everyone, and the cost is $5. Bingos […]
I’ve been doing some more head laundry lately about those good old life lessons, and I suppose that shouldn’t surprise me because I’ve accumulated enough thoughts, memories, mistakes and lessons to keep the washing machine going for quite some time. Relationships: the complicated, wonderful, occasionally maddening business of allowing another […]
We will be casting ballots in the next month to elect a new mayor and council. When you look at the candidate’s literature, it does not appear much different than what was presented to the public four years ago. Much has changed since the ending of COVID pandemic. Through the […]
