It’s been 16 years since we’ve seen The Greatest Show on Earth. That was the year my mother died, and she was our motivation. Oh, but she loved the circus! She tried to look at all three rings at once. She shuddered when the high-divers exchanged places and the tightrope […]
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This is a tale of one Friday evening and two different events, which gave me a sense of how thoughtful this community can be. Unfortunately, the night didn’t start out that way. It began with me getting so charged up over getting enough photos and stories in this week to […]
It is with much sadness we announce the passing of Nellie Leikam, in Fort St. John’s, B.C. after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Fort Frances, October 9, 1922 to the late Wasyl (Bill) and Anna Sloboda. Nellie leaves to mourn her passing, her daughters Margaret (Clarence) […]
My father never talked about his experiences in the Second World War. In our family, we only knew that he had been a navigator on a Lancaster bomber. His only souvenir was a leather flier’s cap, with an oxygen mask, something my brother and I played with. My father only […]
Dear sir, We would like to express our gratitude to all our friends and family in Fort Frances for their help, support, generosity, and affection since our father, Carl Domanski, passed away. We were deeply touched by the outpouring of kind thoughts and gestures. It was so heartwarming and comforting […]
Dear sir: With reference to your story concerning the dropping loonie, I have been a seasonal visitor to your country for the past 30 or so years. I have always been treated courteously at Customs and by the people with whom I have had contact while visiting there. One of […]
We all know what happens when you cry “wolf” once too often. When the wolf finally does come, no one believes you. On the other hand, if you don’t cry “wolf” and it comes, everyone is outraged they had not been given any prior warning to protect themselves. That’s precisely […]
Dear editor: I have observed quietly for some time but I can no longer be silent. Many dogs are riding in and on vehicles faithfully protecting “their property.” This practice seems admirable until you consider that accidents do happen regardless of whether dogs are riding these automobiles or not. Have […]
By Reuben Villagracia
A Reuben With A View
A Reuben With A View
Maybe I am a small ‘c’ conservative when it comes to my tastes in Major League Baseball. In fact, I’ll say it in black-and-white: I hope the New York Yankees come back to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks in the World Series. I’d like to begin by saying I’m not a […]
