I often lie awake at night and dream of the Rainy River. I can feel her coolness on my childhood feet, breathe in her earthy smell. I remember her haste as she pulled at my legs, urging me to come along with her. Many poets have referred to the river […]
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With the Covid Curse pretty much eliminating air travel to any place, reminiscing about my late wife Norma, The Pearl of the Orient and our many trips will have to satisfy my urge to wander. Here’s from back in the dark ages of 2010…. Well the Pearl and I made […]
Tour De Fort will be holding their Annual General Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the Super 8 in Fort Frances. New members are welcome. Photo I.D. and proof of vaccination are required to attend. The Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Br 29 […]
When I left work on Friday, I was thankful to have 3 days off! I had some big plans but unfortunately the weather really dampened a lot of my plans. I have had to remind myself multiple times that I said on more than one occasion this summer that I […]
Peter Kawulia long time resident of Chicago Illinois passed away on October 5th 2021 at the age of 88.
With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son Ryan John Dale Brunetta on October 1, 2021. He was born on September 24, 1979, and was such a joyful time in our lives. He was a son with a heart full of love and caring for his […]
Dwayne “Chief” Morrison passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at the age of 62 following a long battle with cancer. He is a warrior. Chief was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on January 19, 1959, to parents Joan Calder and Albert “Hat” Morrison. Chief’s passions were sports, music and […]
Fertilizing always seems to stump even the most experienced gardener. This column will explain, in general, some techniques for applying fertilizers in your yard or garden. Broadcast Fertilizing Broadcast fertilizing means to spread your fertilizer evenly over your garden or lawn. A granular fertilizer is best spread out in this […]
Sitting under a stifling sun in a polluted central Mexico city known for manufacturing leather shoes, I leaned over to the woman who has been at my side for more than five decades now and uttered this unlikely and profound statement: “There is nowhere in the world I would rather […]
Of all the great things related to fishing that excite me, getting to fish and explore new water is at the top of the list. Especially when the fishing is really good. This past weekend my brother Ben and I teamed up to fish the 2nd Annual Whitedog Kickin’ Bass Fish […]
Walking through a warehouse store the other day, a package of frozen meatballs caught my attention. I said to my wife, “I wonder how many people actually buy these?” A small discussion between her and I, surrounding this topic, ensued. I love meatballs in pasta dishes, sandwiches, soups, stews, and […]
