Lawrie Kosowick, 74, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the La Verendrye General Hospital. A complete obituary will follow.
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The Fort Frances Chamber Expo is this Friday and Saturday. Local vendors and entertainment will be on hand, along with live, hands-on shows by Science North. Science North shows will be at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday. Tea […]
OCTOBER 19, 1948 – AUGUST 16, 2021 After a life long struggle with cancer, with great sadness we announce that Bonnie passed away at home peacefully in Courtenay, BC on Monday, August 16, 2021 at noon in her husband’s loving arms. She always faced her illness with amazing courage and […]
I had to call Bell the other day. It’s one of my least favourite things to do. Second only to calling the bank, though they are neck and neck. I realize I’m not alone in my disdain for the corporate giant who enjoys a monopoly in many parts of the […]
Dear editor, The following is an open letter to Premier Doug Ford and provincial government: We thank the provincial government for responding swiftly to our advocacy efforts, and that of our member boards and trustees, to implement a policy and strategy regarding vaccinations in our schools. We must do all […]
I have already been bribed by the Liberal party and Justin Trudeau for my vote. Our household will receive two deposits in our bank accounts totalling $1000. In fact, all senior citizens in Canada are receiving $500 cheques. That is putting $1.95 million into our local economy. That is on […]
Distant Replay
My three grown children may — to use a famous baseball quote — say it ain’t so, but their father is not old enough to remember Babe Ruth. The first time I heard of Ruth was when my father showed me a picture he had of the Famous Sultan of […]







