How sharp are your powers of observation? Research tells us that you can keep your mental skills sharp by using them. Here’s a little exercise you can try. When out strolling the town, look closely at the properties and then guess how old or what generation the folks are that […]
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A new online course, “Improve Your Sheep Nutrition Management Skills,” has been developed by Dr. Paul Luimes, researcher at the University of Guelph (Ridgetown campus). This general‐interest course was developed with support from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Ministry of Rural Affairs, and […]
The Town of Fort Frances did not exist when Sieur de la Verendrye, in 1731, set up a fort at the head of the Rainy River. Fort Frances did not exist when Fort Lac La Pluie was established by the North West Company as a fur-trading post—and even when it […]
In last week’s column, I referred to some of the factors I’m seeking your input on to determine whether or not to support the 2013 provincial budget. As I stated last week, the vast majority of people I’ve spoken to, and who have responded to my budget survey which was […]
Last week, I wrote about my upcoming six-week road trip to compete in three bass tournaments south of the border. My Dad and I got things started at Sturgeon Bay, Wis. in a one-day tournament that took place last Friday. We spent three days practising down there before the event […]
I know that what I’m about to write has a very distinct chance of suffering from the “Punkari Kiss of Death” in rather short order, but there is a possibility this year’s Memorial Cup could be one of the best in the tournament’s 94-year history. The annual major junior hockey […]
Dear editor: Canada Post states it is losing revenue. I know it is a national issue, but if issues like this are popping up in communities across the country, people will continue to turn away. A glaring example is current mail delivery in the RR#1 area. If we receive mail […]
Dear editor: We are writing this letter to publicly acknowledge Samantha Manty’s contributions to our community during her internship with the Fort Frances Museum. Firstly, we should make clear that an internship is an exchange of services: a student works for the experience that he/she will gain while on site. […]
Emil Robert “Bob” Strand Sr., 79, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 at his home. Emil was born Sept. 23, 1933 in Fort Frances, Ont., where he was raised. He married Anna Zigler in 1966 in Sisseton, S.D. In 1969, he moved to International Falls, where […]
Ruby Etta Gillies, 89, a resident of Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Ruby was born Jan. 5, 1924 in Elswick, Sask. to Ned and Zena Sanderson. She enjoyed her childhood under wide prairie skies, but also experienced the hardships of […]
Richard Gordon Barefoot passed away suddenly and very peacefully of a brain aneurysm on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. He was born Nov. 12, 1949. He leaves his wife of 35 years, Georgia Atwood; son, Brett Barefoot; his faithful, loving dog, “Rosy”; nieces and nephews; and many more family members. Rick […]
Ralph Joseph Meshake, 58, of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away quietly on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, with family by his side, in hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Ralph was born June 2, 1954. He worked in various jobs throughout the district over his lifetime. In earlier years, he was united […]
