Johns–Born to Kaytilyn Black and Brennen Johns, of Devlin, Ontario, a boy, Damian Bruce, weighing 5 lbs. 10 oz. on May 22, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Ashworth–Born to Joel and Carisa, of Fort Frances, Ontario , a girl, Colby Lavonne Marie, weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz. on May 21, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Camille Annette Dittaro, 59, of Fort Frances, Ont., announces her sudden passing on Friday, May 31, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. A memorial service to celebrate Camille’s life will be held Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 11 […]

After a great deal of consultation with people across the Kenora-Rainy River riding, this past week I announced my decision to support the 2013 provincial budget. This was not an easy decision to make. But after all factors were considered, I have no doubt it is the right one. Since […]

Sadly, our family lost our Grandpa Bliss on Friday night. Thankfully, he slipped away quite quickly. Grandpa and his quick talk will be greatly missed. You had to be on your toes and be prepared for him to tell you pretty much anything. If you didn’t know him well, you […]

Since 1996, the Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) has been awarded annually at the provincial and national level to recognize cattle producers’ leadership in conservation. Nominees and applicants are selected based upon their stewardship practices, accomplishments, and goals. All beef cattle operations in Canada are eligible to apply. Producers either can […]

I’ve become a bird-watcher, although there should be a category of bird-watchers that are merely referred to as bird-lookers. I consider bird-watchers to be a dedicated, informed group who know their “stuff”—who can spot a Cerulean Warbler from 100 feet and then recite that particular bird’s habitat, diet, and shoe-size. […]

I write my column this week from Chattanooga, Tenn., where I’m spending some time fishing at Lake Chickamauga—site of the final FLW Tour tournament at the end of June. I decided to stay down south until after the next event taking place next week at Grand Lake, Okla. and figured […]

First, in case you hadn’t noticed, the drought in the district of the past year has ended—I think. That out of the way, let’s look at the wonders of modern plumbing: the hot shower. You are worn out, tired, sore, dirty, and there is nothing quite like a long, hot […]