It was craft time this past weekend, evidenced by pipe cleaners and cotton balls and paint and stickers and popsicle sticks and hot glue (of which I have an injury as proof). I watched my six-year-old granddaughter building her creations as she hummed her tunes, her little hands pushing her […]
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His name was John O’Leary. While the names of other Canadian Football League players have come and gone from my memory bank, and often forgotten, his never will. He was a running back with a big heart, durability and average skill for the Montreal Alouettes in three Grey Cups. Prior […]
The last couple of Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments of the season took place in August, out in New York, at Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence River. Following those events, which were covered by Bassmaster Live as all of the Elite Series tournaments are, there was some outrage amongst viewers […]
I always have big plans to get my Christmas decorations up early so that I could admire them a bit longer, but my month is jammed packed with meetings and events. I didn’t plan on November looking like this. Sometimes I feel sorry for myself, but I am the only […]
I recently completed the judging of the Manitoba Community Newspaper competition for the best overall community newspaper in the province. The best part of judging the competition was that old friends who are now publishers in the province continued to have the same feel for community journalism that I do. […]
The annual and always favoured Emo Holly Daze are coming soon. This year’s dates are December 1 and 2. Many traditional events take place every year some being the Friday night parade, tree lighting, fireworks, food drive, vendor markets, soup and bun at the Emo Legion both Friday and Saturday […]
Louis Riel Day is November 16 across the Métis homeland. He was born on October 22, 1844, in Saint-Boniface of the Red River Colony. I stumbled upon his grandmother’s story in Women of Red River written by W J Healy in 1923 during my personal research. The opening line was […]
While the name “winter” squash might hint at a frosty season, it’s actually autumn when these hearty vegetables shine their brightest. Beyond the classic pumpkin, a treasure trove of delectable options awaits your culinary exploration. Winter squashes are renowned for their ability to stay fresh for extended periods, thanks to […]
On Saturday, Mike O’Shea’s 12th playoff game as head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will decide whether he’ll be on the sidelines for his fourth Grey Cup Game one week later. In both games, and probably in every game as long as he’s the Bombers’ coach, O’Shea will be […]
After months of enjoying another open water fishing season, last week was the first since the spring that I didn’t spend any time in my boat. I have intentions of getting out on the water at least one last time to burn up some of the gas remaining in the […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The newly elected LaVallee Seniors Committee is hosting their first event. There will be a coffee get-together on Thursday (November 23) from 1-3 p.m. Anyone wanting to bring cards, or board games feel free to bring along. There will be muffins and cookies to enjoy. This is our first gathering […]
Well, we finished our last cattle sale for 2023! I have mixed feelings; part of me is sad that it is over and part of me happy that it is over. The truth is most of us that work that really love it and enjoy every bit of it! We […]
