By Melanie Mathieson The Gardening Guru When planning a landscape or garden design, you should consider including a few shrubs. There are hundreds of shrub species, varieties, and forms available for our growing zone. They are available in many shapes, sizes, and characteristics, as well as an array of leaf […]
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The Great Spirit spoke to the Kiowa. And he said, “Behold the Buffalo. He will supply you with food and raiment and shelter. But more than that—he will supply all that you need.” And so it was. The Kiowa ate the meat of the buffalo. They dried the meat in […]
For once, the NFL’s motto of “Any Given Sunday” actually has paid off when it comes to the Super Bowl as the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers will battle it out in New Orleans this Sunday. While there’s been the occasional oddball team, like the Arizona Cardinals, who have […]
Dear editor: There was an article on the online Times on Monday about getting tourists and visitors to stop in the Fort when they cross the border. This comes up every few years and about eight years ago or so, I suggested that for people to stop, we have to […]
Dear editor: I cannot help but notice that many drivers have a total disregard for the red lights at Keating Avenue and King’s Highway, as well as the flashing crosswalk lights at McDonald’s. I have been observing this practice for the past two years since I moved back to the […]
Dear editor: The focus of World Cancer Day on Feb. 4 is to dispel damaging myths and misconceptions about cancer, making it a significant time to highlight a dangerous myth perpetrated by the tanning industry and in popular culture—the so-called “base tan” for travellers heading for spring break. Tanning beds […]
Marguerite Lorraine Russell passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 after a valiant battle with lung disease. She was born May 21, 1930 to James and Anne Cumming. Before moving to St. Croix, “Muggs,” as she also was known, worked as a registered nurse in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Denver, Colo., […]
It is with great sadness we wish to announce the passing of Irene Donnelly, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born Nov. 18, 1930 in Blackhawk, Ont. to the late Alexander and Gladys Ross. She […]
The family of Edward James “Jim” Hrynuk, 83, wishes to announce his passing on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. following his journey with Multiple Myeloma. “Big Jim” and “10 horse Jim” always will be remembered by those who knew him as an approachable, […]
It is with great sorrow that we wish to share the passing of Anita (Nita) Lea Taylor, nee Darval, on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 after a brave and inspiring battle against numerous strokes and health issues. Anita was born May 22, 1931 in International Falls, Mn. She attended school in […]
Seeing the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce and local BIA come together last Thursday evening for a brainstorming session on ways to revitalize our town was encouraging, with the strong turnout suggesting a desire to forge ahead rather than simply wave the white flag. Where we seem to have trouble, […]
TUESDAY-WILLIE–Born to Darrell Tuesday-Willie and Ashley Archie, of Big Grassy First Nation, Ontario, a girl, Nyla Lillian, weighing 9 lbs. 14 oz. on January 16, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
