Since I was first elected in the fall of 2011, one of my biggest priorities has been ensuring that people living across Northwestern Ontario have fair and equitable access to health-care services. While a great deal of work needs to be done, one of the most urgent gaps is access […]
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Last year, I launched my boat on April 13. I was able to get to my cabin on Rainy Lake on April 16 and we had the water running April 21. It was the earliest we had ever reached and opened our cabin since starting records in 1968. Our hot […]
“It’s like Chinese water torture—slow and relentless,” he said, sour-toned on the dragging carcass of winter. I couldn’t have put it better myself in 500 words. But what the heck, I can try. The weather has played me out and I don’t play out easily. I don’t give up easily, […]
After a couple days of travel over the past weekend, I made to Beaver Lake, Ark.—site of the next FLW tournament taking place later this week. It is my first time fishing Beaver Lake, but my initial impression after a couple of days of practice is that I like it. […]
I’ve never called myself a feminist, though I’m certainly fierce about the rights of women and I cringe with outrage, disgust, and horror at the plight and reality for many women on this planet. I have taken for granted the dedicated efforts of those women who brought about change in […]
Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to have had the opportunity to cover a lot of exciting sporting events, most of which have taken place here in Fort Frances and surrounding area. One thing that was glaringly absent from my “bucket list,” however, was to be in person for […]
Dear editor: It seems that back in 1953-54, the local public school board knew it had to build a new school. The board was offered a piece of property (Huffman School property) for a meagre $1,750, with the remarks, “Property is being transferred for the purpose of a school site” […]
Dear editor: If you follow the headlines, you know that child sexual abuse happens. It happens often and close to home. This reality can be overwhelming, but it’s important to remember that child sexual abuse can be prevented when we all play our part. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month […]
The family of Agnes Vera LaRocque is sad to announce her passing on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at the age of 96, at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Vera was born Sunday, April 16, 1916 in Crozier, Ont. to Arthur (Ted) and Mary Lavinnia (Gadd) Sexton. She was […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Jeanne Belanger (nee Johanna Smits) announces her passing on Monday, April 8, 2013 in her 89th year. At Jeanne’s request, a private cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Monday, April 15, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Viola Mae Derendorf announces her passing after a long battle with cancer. Viola was born Sept. 27, 1924 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Henry and Glorianna Derendorf. She lived in Fort Frances all of her life. She worked at various businesses […]
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Irene Stromness (nee Galusha) on Friday, April 5, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. However, we take great comfort in knowing that she is at home with the Lord. Irene was born May 17, 1927 in […]
