It’s funny how things go but the coldest day we’ve had since March happened to coincide with our fall cattle tour! It didn’t deter anyone, though, and the day was absolutely great! And the feedback we received was very positive! It certainly was a long day–we left the Emo Agricultural […]
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It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Richard McMillen on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 at the age of 79. Richard was born Sept. 4, 1932 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Russell and Margaret McMillen. He spent most of his life around Mine Centre and Atikokan, Ont. After […]
It is with a deep sadness that the family of David McPherson announces his passing on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 at the age of 57. Left to cherish his memory is a loving family: his wife, Wendy; son, Leyland (Danielle); mother, Patricia McPherson; brothers, Patrick and Mike (Marg); mother-in-law, Marion […]
Cleason Martin Dear editor: Let’s define what the Bible is. It is the Word of God. God Himself is the author. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God. It is absolutely reliable. It is infallible. It is the only message in a book form given as a direct revelation […]
Cliff Huber Dear editor: Thanks to all the supporters for the nomination of Bill Selman to the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame. Special thanks to former locals Bob Peters, Art Berglund, and Bill Borlase for their detailed letters of support. Bill Selman, another Fort Frances product, is being inducted […]
Katherine Burns Dear editor: I am responding to the topic of same-sex marriage. Jesus tells us to love everyone. If we quit loving others, because they’ve sinned, we would love no one. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23). However, Jesus doesn’t tell […]
Matthias Marx Dear editor: The other day, I went out to put my sheep in for the night. Five of them came when I called and settled for the night in the barn. The other two ignored my calling, ran the other direction, and enjoyed running around outside. I would […]
Marion Greenner 1923-2012 Marion Greenner passed away peacefully at La Verendrye Hospital on Saturday, August 11, 2012. She was born in 1923. She leaves behind three sons: Bob, Len, and Sid, and two grandchildren, Maiko and Ramon. In accordance with Marion’s wishes, she was cremated and there will be a […]
Some 114 teams hit Lake of the Woods this past weekend to take part in the 16th-annual Bassin’ For Bucks tournament in Sioux Narrows. This event is the favourite of many anglers across the region for a number of reasons—and this year didn’t disappoint. People love the format, which rewards […]
If you happened to have seen me around town over the last month, you might have noticed I had grown some horrendous-looking facial hair. I’m now clean-shaven once again, which is something my family back in Sault Ste. Marie is quite pleased to hear. But the reason why I was […]
