This letter is in response to the article that appeared recently in the Kenora Enterprise. As this article touches a sore spot for many of us, I, for one, would like to know what efforts are being made to put a stop to the so-called underground cabin rentals. Knowing this […]
Features
The Marsh Hawk is different from almost all other hawks in many ways. It hunts low to the ground, the male and female are of different colours, it makes its nest on the ground, and it lays more eggs than other hawks. This is a fairly common hawk in Northern […]
Tracy Ann Zub, of 145 Hudson Dr., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away quietly at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. on Aug. 13, 2000, with friends and family at her side. She was born Dec. 14, 1957. Throughout her lengthy illness, Tracy retained her loving nature, and touched the […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Martha (Dolly) Henrietta Durbin announces her passing Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000 at the age of 81. Her main interests were the time spent with her family, her home in which she enjoyed baking for everyone, and reading tea leaves. Going to […]
Marlene Boshkaykin, 63, of Seine River First Nation, Ont., passed away at McKellar General Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000. She was born Nov. 15, 1936 on Rainy Lake, Ont. to the late Pete and Bertha Boshkaykin. Marlene lived most of her life in Seine River […]
Molly Rodland, 92, passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 10, 2000 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Ellen “Molly” Rodland was born Dec. 21, 1907 in Rollette, N.D. to the late John and Olive (Jacobson) Rodland. Around 1912, she moved with her family to Canada, where they farmed in […]
In loving memory of Wayne Melvin Lee, 50, of Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away at home after a courageous and patient battle with cancer with his family at his side. Wayne leaves behind his wife, Donna; mother, Audrey Swanton; daughters, Tracey (Kyle) and Aimee (Greg); special friend, Sherri (Helseth) […]
Outdoors Pro-Mo
Livebait rigging or jigging the edges of prominent mid-lake structure captures the essence of fishing walleyes in the summer. Fish are not randomly scattered through any body of water, be it a pond, lake, large reservoir, stream, river, ocean, bay, or slough; rather, they’re always found in specific areas. These […]
From the green timber swamps of southwestern Ontario to the tidal estuaries of the maritimes, a new field guide is being used by landowners across Eastern Canada. Ducks Unlimited, along with conservation agency partners, have recently completed the guide, which is designed to assist landowners in the important task of […]
Dear sir: As you are aware, the Lions Millennium Park was dedicated to the people of Fort Frances on July 8 by the Hon. Robert Nault, minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Developments, local MPP and NDP leader Howard Hampton, and Mayor Glenn Witherspoon before a large crowd of citizens […]
Dear editor: Yeah, it’s Rapid Robert again. The old guy with the plaid tam. I do a lot of driving, and have done a lot of driving over my 77 years, and courtesy and politeness never leave my mind. Remember when our mums and dads used to instruct us, “Now […]






