Dear editor, Jim Cumming dutifully reported our very uneventful Victoria day long weekend….the official opening of the walleye season when MANY PARTS OF CANADA… CELEBRATED WITH PARADES BLOCK PARTIES AND FIREWORKS. In his 21 June 2023 editorial he exalts our 1965 Flag’s STRENGTH AND POWER TO BE DIFFERENT. Princess Anne […]
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Dear editor, Try to get David Kircher back on council. Please do not let Kaleb Firth on in his place. Remember what happened in Rainy River. Put it to a vote for people to vote who they want on council, please. Vicky Wishart
The lake whitefish is one of the most common fish species across Northwest Ontario. Many of our lakes host them but they do a pretty good job at evading anglers. One of the most popular fish for commercial fisherman, whitefish are excellent eating. While they are more common to catch […]
We live on the border. Our two communities, International Falls and Fort Frances, are joined at the hip. We do not have a movie theatre. The Falls does. We have a curling rink. The Falls does not. When our pool was shut down for repairs, the Cyclone Swimming Team travelled […]
The second pancake breakfast for the newly founded Seniors Group, takes place this Saturday June 8 from 9-11 at the Devlin Hall. A breakfast of pancakes, sausages, eggs, juice and coffee will be served. All seniors 55+ are most welcome. This is a good will offering event. Hope to see […]
June has arrived and I still have most of May’s jobs to do. Sure, hope this means we will get extra time this fall. Though I had a bit of rain both Saturday and Sunday – it really has started to dry up. I am certainly hoping we don’t get […]
Muskies Football spring training is being held this week, Monday through Thursday, 6-8 p.m. until June 6. Anyone entering grades 9 to 12 next year, who is interested in being a part of the team, can come down to the Fort Frances High football field and join in. No registration […]
On May 28, 2024, the Simpson family experienced the devastating loss of Ian, dearly loved husband, adored father, revered father-in-law, best-loved granddad, favoured brother-in-law and gentle uncle. Ian was a loyal friend, respected colleague, coach and mentor. Ian met his final diagnosis unflinchingly and determined to eke out every day […]
Muskies Football spring training is being held next week, Monday through Thursday, 6-8 p.m. until June 6. Anyone entering grades 9 to 12 next year, who is interested in being a part of the team, can come down to the Fort Frances High football field and join in. No registration […]






