I’ve been doing some more head laundry lately about those good old life lessons, and I suppose that shouldn’t surprise me because I’ve accumulated enough thoughts, memories, mistakes and lessons to keep the washing machine going for quite some time. Relationships: the complicated, wonderful, occasionally maddening business of allowing another […]
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We will be casting ballots in the next month to elect a new mayor and council. When you look at the candidate’s literature, it does not appear much different than what was presented to the public four years ago. Much has changed since the ending of COVID pandemic. Through the […]
I had a touch of frost at home this morning, but it appears the Research Station missed it. That is often the case. I did take the time to cover some of my favorite flowers last night because it looks like we just have a couple of cool nights and […]
“It takes two flints to make a fire.” – Louisa May Alcott Last month we took a look at the partnership between John Newton and William Wilberforce working together to overcome slavery. This month’s column tells the story of a small but mighty team working together to overcome unfair, oppressive […]
Did you know? National Concussion Awareness Week in Canada will take place from Sunday, September 27 to Saturday October 3. This initiative aims to improve public awareness around concussion prevention, recognition, and proper management In this week’s column, I’ll be sharing some invaluable information on concussion awareness, courtesy of Parachute […]
Gloria Steinem dedicated her life to activism in the movement to ensure equality becomes the norm rather than the exception. To think that before the 1970s, women could not apply for their own credit card in Canada. I admired her work and was saddened to hear of her passing before […]
March 17, 1957 – September 4, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Edna Gladys Angus. She passed away peacefully at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario, on September 4, 2026, at the age of 69. Carol was born in Emo, Ontario, on […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a wonderful wife, loving mother, auntie, treasured Nanny and loyal friend. Rhonda was born in Fort Frances on September 30, 1961, to the late Herbert and Elsie Dustin. Rhonda’s love story with Murray began close to home, Murray was the […]
Mom was born on August 14, 1931 in Barwick, Ont. She was one of 10 children born to Henry and Violet (Hamilton) Ahrens. Together with her surviving seven siblings she learned about living, having fun and working hard on the farm and developed a strong sense of values and great […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis Raymond Dolk, a devoted husband, father, papa and friend, on September 7, 2026, with family by his side. He lived a life on his own terms, which was filled with love, humor, and cherished moments that will forever […]
EVENTS CALENDAR There will be a Test Drive for a Cause at Fort Frances GM in aid of the Emo Food Bank. $50 per test drive will be donated. Thursday, Sept. 17 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free hot dogs and lemonade 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ribs on the Rainy is […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The FFHS Muskies sports season gets underway on Friday as they take on the Beaver Brae Broncos from Kenora. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. come cheer on the Muskies! There will be a community garage sale at the Memorial Sports Centre on Saturday, Sept. 12 8 a.m. […]
