The council of Fort Frances earlier this year spoke of the high cost of replacing the community’s infrastructure in Fort Frances. The original sewer in front of the newspaper office was made of clay. Men digging with shovels originally dug a trench about ninety centimeters wide down to a depth […]
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Crossroads School once again ended their school year with their traditional fish fry finale. Well over 300 people attended the finale and the weather cooperated fully. A walleye supper with all the fixings, plus entertainment made up of Brynlee Libiak playing guitar and singing a country favourite Wagon Wheel, Dale […]
Not everyone has a large yard for expansive plantings so this column will provide you with an array of tips to consider when planning to install a garden in a smaller space. No matter the size of your yard you can still create a garden space if you desire. The […]
Riverside Health Care is holding an Open Board Meet- ing, June 18 at 5:30 p.m. If you’re interested in attending, contact Brooke Booth at b.booth@rhcf.on.ca. Online options available. The Fort Frances Splash Pad grand opening will be held June 22. MPP Greg Rickford will be hosting a FREE community Barbecue […]
The Alberton Community Garage Sale will be held Saturday, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Maps are available online at www.alberton.ca, or at the pavilion at the park on Hill Rd, where more sales will be taking place! Borderland Racing at the Emo Speedway will rev to life […]
Almost everyone loves good Chinese take-out food, so in my most recent cookbook, Cooking Around the World with Chef Dez, I included a whole chapter on this. In that chapter you will learn how to make all your favourites at home, including this most popular recipe for Chicken Fried Rice. […]
A few weeks ago, my favourite six-year-old asked a thoughtful question: “How old do you have to be to read?” The first six words — “How old do you have to be…” — can be asked of many situations, of many people. Even hockey coaches: “How old do you have […]
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What does it take to be a good father? While there are countless answers to this question, it generally means playing an essential role in a child’s life. Generally, fathers provide abundant love, support, and involvement, making sacrifices to ensure their children are loved and cared for. A father is […]
After spending most of the winter in the southern U.S., it’s been really nice to be home the past few weeks to enjoy the awesome early season fishing opportunities that we have across the Sunset Country region. It’s the best time of year as our lakes start to warm up […]
Here are some tips to follow to help you get the best results when planting and growing lilacs. Good Planning For the best blooms, plant lilacs in an area that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Lilacs should be planted on a slightly raised area or on […]
Today was the nicest day I have had to work this year! It was warm and breezy, and I was even able to wear shorts! Shorts were later in the day as we went to bed with a frost warning, and it made me so frustrated that I didn’t even […]
How sad we are as a family to share that Julian Brunetta passed away suddenly June 4, 2024. Julian was born in Fort William on August 16, 1935, the youngest of four children born to Giovanni (John) and Mary Barichello Brunetta. Always active in sports, Jul played baseball, hockey and […]






