A worth and true retread from back in the dark ages. There is only one thing more satisfying to a woman than being right. That is, in the process of being right, she proves her husband is wrong. I know this to be the truth. I’m a husband. Brian and […]
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When I was a kid, the words that used to shut me down in my tracks were “don’t be silly”. Those words were dismissive and robbed me of any sense of understanding myself and how I engaged with the world around me. I wanted to be a spy, for the […]
FEATURED EVENTS Take a test drive to support Muskies football! For every test drive on Thursday, September 19th, Sunset Country Ford will donate $50 to the Muskie football team! No strings attached, you come for a spin, Sunset Country Ford does the donating! FREE BBQ LUNCH! Test drives between 8:30 […]
FEATURED EVENT The Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch #29 needs your help, as they will be honouring “WOMEN OF THE RAINY RIVER DISTRICT WHO ARE SERVING OR WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE MILITARY OR IN THE WAR EFFORTS” at our upcoming Remembrance Day Tea on November […]
While nitrogen is an essential component in healthy soil, high concentrations, from over fertilizing or dog urine, can cause grass and plants to turn yellow or brown. Dog urine is naturally high in nitrogen, salts and other compounds that can cause grass burns. Dog urine alone can lead to brown […]
We all have them: our secret ingredients that transform recipes into one-of-a-kind creations that are to die for. This is what keeps food exciting at the dinner table and makes it unique to us. Although these top 10 of mine officially won’t be a “secret” anymore, I am happy to […]
John Robertson, my predecessor at the Montreal Star on the Expos’ beat in the ’70s, was once asked if he knew how to throw a screwball (It’s entirely possible Robbie also asked the question). In any case, he said he knew. “Place two fingers across the top of Mike Marshall’s […]
Dear editor, Riverside health Care posted the following response to Response to the August 28th Article (Fort Frances Times) After reviewing your article in the Fort Frances Times on August 28, 2024, based on your interview with Dr. Ennett, we would like to offer some clarifying statements for you to […]
A retread from 2008. It’s that time of year. With a bite in the air, time to fire up the woodstove. Since I’m headed south shortly, and am well known for my lack of ambition, I’ll forgo that pleasure. Haven’t split a single block of wood since I left the […]
The 28th annual Bassin’ for Bucks tournament took place over the weekend on Lake of the Woods, in Sioux Narrows and as always, it was a well-attended and well-run event. Anglers were greeted with three days of beautiful weather, which made for a fantastic weekend. This time of year, we […]
Now that summer has arrived everyone has a list a mile long! It is looking like some great weather ahead. We have hopes of making some square bales this week. It is always a tense time since no one likes to make square bales because they are a lot of […]
We Ka Kaa kii wa shiik Our precious mom, Mildred (We Ka Kaa kii wa shiik) Bruyere (nee Henderson) passed away peacefully at Riverside Healthcare – LaVerendrye on August 29, 2024, at the age of 88 years. Born in Fort Frances on January 20, 1936, she lived her life locally, […]
