The holiday season is one of the most dangerous times of the year for house fires. I honestly can say that all fire and rescue services in Rainy River District are urging all residents to practice the following holiday fire safety tips and make holiday safety a priority this year. […]
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I was very sorry to learn of the shutdown at the Global Sticks plant and the five-week layoff at the Resolute Forest Products mill in Fort Frances. These events, as well as the shutdown of the Terrace Bay mill and others across the province and country, tell me that the […]
A grandmother is a mother who has been given a second chance. I read that somewhere—the author nameless to me now. I think many of us would like a second chance at mothering. All the things I was going to teach my children but didn’t have time to, or more […]
It’s down to a one-hand count to Christmas, and I’m within moments of grabbing the nearest “Krazy Karpet” and disappearing to a remote location where there are no holiday stressors. This time of year always gives me a renewed appreciation for mothers who work full-time and still manage—atop their regular […]
By Sarah Campbell, MPP
As I’m writing this week’s column, snow is falling outside my window. It never fails to amaze me how lucky we are to live in the north, and enjoy peaceful surroundings that bring us so much joy and comfort. I know many of you will be looking forward to the […]
We like to believe that traditions bring comfort and security. They bring the surety about what one will expect on a specific occasion. Over time, our traditions continue to modify and grow. As new cultures mix in our society, they weave new ideas and foods into the fabric of being […]
Hunting season finally came to an end last week for resident hunters. Across Sunset Country, Dec. 15 is the last day of the deer and moose season, so I guess now it’s time for us to start thinking about ice-fishing. Several of my buddies and I have a little tradition […]
Christmas brings many traditions and events people hold dear to. The huge feasts, seeing family and friends once again, and fighting the throngs on Christmas Eve in search of an iPad are all a part of what makes the holidays great. For the sports fan, though, there often wasn’t a […]
Ethel Bujold, 79, of Devlin, Ont., passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born Nov. 17, 1932 in Devlin to the late Frederick and Florence Greensides. On Aug. 3, 1955, Ethel was united in marriage to the love of her […]
Of all the pressing issues facing the Town of Fort Frances these days, the one which seems to ignite the most debate involves that relatively small piece of open space known informally as the “Nelson Street Park.” Neighbourhood residents have banded together not once or twice, nor even three times, […]
