Fort Frances is in its most splendid dress. We like to think that our community is a beautiful place to live. We have no major weather issues. We do not have earthquakes. We seldom experience flooding. But this week, Fort Frances puts on its best dresses and flaunts the community’s […]
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The Emo Walleye Classic was once again a huge success. The fishing tournament held May 23-25 saw exciting weigh-ins and people enjoying the food, dance, penny tables and all the other favourite events that make up for this top notch tournament. Congratulations to the winning and all anglers. A big […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Albert George “Butch” Veraneau Jr. announce his sudden passing on May 1, 2024 in Kamloops, BC. Butch was born in Fort Frances, Ontario to Frances Allan and Lance Corporal Albert Veraneau on April 6, 1943. His first school years were spent […]
Muskies Football spring training is being held this week and next, Monday through Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Anyone entering grades 9 to 12 next year, who is interested in being a part of the team, can come down and join in. No registration needed – just show up dressed for the […]
It’s book sale time! The Annual Fort Frances Friends of the Library Book Sale will take place May 25, at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Donations of books and DVDs are welcome – please drop them off this week! A Football Skills Camp, for students entering Grade 7 […]
Once again, I have really enjoyed having three days off and working on my list at home. If the weather had been better and the fields dry, I would have had to work. We are not near finished planting. You may have noticed that most of the north part of […]
It is equivalent to Number 11 Downing Street, The White House of Washington, and the Blue House of Seoul. It has been the home of six Canadian Prime Ministers. It is both a private home on one side and the official home of Canada’s prime ministers. Twenty-Four Sussex Drive has […]
As I sit on a log by the Beaver pond loop of the Rocky Inlet snowshoe trail, my mind goes back to the strange winter of warm temperatures and little snow. With those conditions, we were unable to participate in most outdoor activities. In the past, these trails were alive […]
One of the many reasons I write a food column is to inspire you to get into the kitchen; to embrace the opportunity to unleash gastronomic adventures in your home. One other reason of great importance is to hopefully make things easier for you through different tricks, tips, and time […]
It was an unexpected email, with a speech from the International Concussion Summit, on May 2 in Niagara Falls, sent to me that afternoon by the person who delivered it. Ken Dryden. If you regularly read this column (the right answer is yes), and if your memory is exceptional, you […]
Dear editor, Jeers to the even and odd side parking, which typically was for snow removal days.Seeing none in summer, I suggest remove those offending signs in summer. Nelson Street has no parking on south side on even days. There are no houses from the Senior Centre way past Columbus […]
It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our dear husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew, and son (Michael) Brent Anderson on May 18, 2024, at the age of 61. Brent was born in Baudette, Minnesota, on December 17, 1962, to Edwin and Judy (Armstrong) Anderson. Brent grew […]
