I have just had installed a new extremely high efficiency gas furnace. It will reduce my greenhouse gas emissions. I teased the installers telling them that in their working careers they will be replacing that furnace with an electrical unit to fully eliminate the natural gas emissions from my household. […]
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I sometimes think we are of the mindset that previous generations solved everything, and it should be clear sailing for us, as though all the hard parts are behind us. We are annoyed when we are confronted with pandemics that limit our movement and freedom. “How did this happen,” we […]
Reminiscing about the 1972 Summit Series has ended. Until the next “hockey anniversary” of when Canada met Russia, it’s likely to be ignored, and by then great hockey coaches from both sides will be gone, and forgotten. Two were not involved in the Canada-Russia Series but should’ve been. One, Anatoli […]
November 28, 1939 – September 8, 2022 Our hearts are broken. Our beautiful mom, Barbara Stevens, passed away on September 8, 2022, in Winnipeg at the age of 82 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Karen (Doug) and David (Lisa). She will be dearly missed by her […]
Big Daddy Tazz Comedy Show–Come out to Rainy Lake Square tonight at 6 p.m. for an evening of good clean laughs with well-known Canadian comedian Big Daddy Tazz. The Bear Clan will also be holding a fundraising BBQ so bring some money. Bring your own chair. Fall workshops at the […]
I love autumn. The colours seem late this year, as if Mother Nature can’t bear to let go of summer, wanting to extract every milligram of rest and relaxation from the season before she gets busy with the obligation of preparation, of readiness for a season that knocks us around […]
It is sad to see the “Hog Fuel” generator torn down and being hauled away as scrap metal. The multi-million-dollar investment by both the Province of Ontario and Resolute Forest Products was built to reduce paper manufacturing costs and extend the life of the “Kraft Mill” and paper mills in […]
To the editor, Mayor June Caul and Mayor Harley Droba, I was born and raised in Fort Frances and return every summer to the family cabin that my Mom and Dad built in 1952. I am in my eighth decade of travelling on and enjoying Rainy Lake. When I return […]
The Emo Legion Branch #99 will be buzzing with activities this Friday (September 23). The always popular Country Jam will host an evening of Old Time Country Music Friday evening (September 23) starting at 7 p.m. There will also be a Country Jam (October 21st.) The Emo Legion is also […]
