September 4, 1934 – April 3, 2023 The families of James Daw sadly announces his passing surrounded by his loving family on April 3, 2023. Dad lived in the Rainy River District all his life. He was united in marriage to Joan (Hyatt) and raised three children. He worked in […]
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It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Josie Korchak, 75, of Thunder Bay on Friday, April 7, 2023. Josie was born on April 24, 1947, in Pinewood to parents Joseph and Annie Tetreault. Josie grew up in Pinewood, Ontario, amongst a large family of 11 […]
Aapti way giizhig kwe The family of Diane Morrison, Aapti way giizhig kwe, sadly announce her passing on April 6, 2023, at the age of 65. A traditional wake was held Sunday, April 9, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. with traditional service on Monday, April 10, 2023, at Nigigoosiminikaaning FN Gymnasium […]
The problem I have with the 2022-23 Boston Bruins is the 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens. At the risk of sounding like somebody who has that everything-was-better-in-my-day attitude, Boston’s assault on the National Hockey League record book is a little out of context. As the Bruins were racing towards all-time records for […]
This weekend Christians will celebrate Easter with the promise of hope that is ingrained in their religion. The promise of hope and a better life for each and every one of us has been fundamental to success as a nation. Successful politicians sell us on the promise of an improved […]
By Megan Walchuk
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
I had planned to write about the first blush of spring, and the upcoming gardening season, but all those hopes have been buried under more fresh snow. It’s that time of year when you want to pack away the snow pants, but you know doing so will jinx spring and […]
The Emo Legion is hosting its annual Good Friday Fish Fry April 7. Tickets are still available at the at the Legion (club room), Tompkins Hardware or Tompkins Outdoors. Advance tickets only will be sold – the cost is $20 for adults, and $10 for children age ten and under. […]
At the Masters this week, the first golfers to tee it up will be Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Gary Player. Collectively, they been Masters champions 11 times, and their three ceremonial tee shots make the 2023 tournament official before they retire to wherever old champions go to watch it. […]
Dear editor, What’s so amazing about Easter? For one thing, it’s remarkable that it’s still being observed after 2,000 years. And how are we observing it besides eating a fine meal, “Easter” eggs and chocolate bunnies? Let’s be reminded that the Lord Jesus, Creator of Heaven and Earth, whose virgin […]
Last week was one of the busiest I have ever experienced. After the good fortune I had, winning the Bassmaster Classic fishing tournament, it was a crazy week doing interviews of all kinds for media all over North America. We were invited onto radio shows in cities across Canada and […]
April is fooling around with some less than desirable weather. I was afraid when it started Sunday night it was going to snow all week long. Though we have heavy cloud today so far we don’t have the precipitation. It is always tricky because the cattle want dry bedding, but […]
