This past week, our province’s Ombudsman released his annual report. Established in 1975, the Ombudsman is an independent officer of the legislature whose job is to investigate complaints against government services. Dealing with more than 18,000 complaints a year, our current Ombudsman, Andre Marin, is one of the most respected […]
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Households across the district tune in almost nightly to watch the NHL in action. And when it comes to the Stanley Cup, everyone takes notice. It is no different with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. And the future of the tournament lies in developing new, young talent to fill […]
Well, I spent most of last week in our nation’s capital. Ottawa is such a beautiful city. Many of you know I am a horrible traveller and don’t like to be away from home for more than about “two sleeps!” It proved true again on this trip as I began […]
For many people I’ve spoken with, the Lac-Megantic crisis is still a top-of-mind issue. The main concern, of course, is that this tragedy could repeat itself—and in a more local way. As such, it may be good to more generally review railway safety in Canada. It is worth noting at […]
My brother, Jay, and I grew up a country field away and yet “here” was a constant destination—where my grandparents, Florence and Joe Drennan, lived on the farm. We slept here at their house most Friday nights, waking up early Saturday mornings to help Grandpa with farm chores. My Grandma, […]
If you’re wondering whether you’ve read this column topic before, well you probably have. During the last two summers, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been right in the mix in the NL Central Division, and have been on the verge of having their first season with a .500 record or better […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Dorothy Irene (Becker) Hayes, on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Dorothy was born the first of three children on May 17, 1926 in Fort Frances, […]
It is with great sadness that the family of James Edward Andrews, 84, of Fort Frances, Ont., announces his passing on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at his residence. James was born Wednesday, July 25, 1928 in Denver, Colo. to the late Thomas and Marguerite Andrew. During his childhood, he attended […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear aunt and sister, Ester Vivian Teresia Peterson, on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 77. Vivian was born at home in Pratt Township, Ont. on Sunday, Dec. 22, 1935. She […]
Dear editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the officers of the OPP detachment and the Devlin volunteer firefighters for their work and for the way they handled my recent losses. I also would like to thank everyone who donated and attended the “Rebuild Benefit Supper,” and […]
Mary Harlamow (nee Andreyeva) passed away May 31, 2013 in Calgary, Alta. on May 31, 2013 at the age of 91. Mary was a long-time resident of Fort Frances, Ont., where she raised her four children with her husband, Pete, who predeceased her in 1976. She is survived by her […]
