Early Monday morning as I listened to the sounds around the cabin, I thought I heard falling rain hitting against the walls of the cabin and falling to the deck. It was not until I finally crawled out of bed and went outside, that I realized the sounds were from […]
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Dear editor: I am writing in response to the letter submitted last week by Jan Anderson. I share Ms. Anderson’s concerns about our limited recreational opportunities, public amenities, and related services in Fort Frances – especially those benefitting young families, youth, and working-age people. I part ways with the Mayor’s […]
Ah summer. Isn’t it grand? I stepped out the door this morning and the smell of drying grass, and petunias assailed me. Then the aroma of ripening raspberries tickled my palate so I stepped into the patch to partake of my morning aperitif. Nothing sets up your palate for toast […]
Cory Shypit and Paul Morrison placed first at the Castin’ For Cash tournament this weekend. They set a two day record with a 35.2 pounds of fish caught. Lots of big fish were caught throughout the weekend. This was the twentieth year of this tournament. Hats off to Bill, Nell […]
Gary McIntyre (Hodge), age 73, of Victoria, B.C., passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, with his dear friends and caregivers Glen Pyle and Brenda Britton by his side. Gary was born on October 6, 1947 in Quebec. His father was the late Joseph (“Joe”) Hodge and […]
It is with great sadness that the family Annie Elisabeth Holborn announces her passing on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital. Annie was born on October 6, 1919 to Mary and William Falloon Sr. in Westbourne, Manitoba. She was united in marriage to Edward Holborn on July […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Lorraine Derman announces her passing on Wednesday July 7, 2021 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. She was born on November 6, 1963 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Howard and Bakenawanqewabeak Willie. She grew up in the […]
May 10, 1931–July 5, 2021 Bob passed away peacefully at La Verendrye Hospital on July 5, 2021 at the age of 90. He was one of nine children born to the late Charles Henry “Harry” Gadd and Annie Helena “Nellie” Gadd (Crowe) in Fort Frances, Ont. He is survived by […]
1947 – 2021 Eva passed away peacefully and suddenly on July 8, 2021 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was predeceased by her parents Pauline and Peter Sirman. Eva was born in Rainy River, Ontario. She was the loving sister of Matt Sirman of Winnipeg, Paul (Teresa) Sirman […]
Unexpectedly the family announces the sudden passing of Martin “Sonny” Pietila, 76, of Chapple Twp, Ontario, on Wednesday July 7, 2021 at his residence. Sonny was born in Fort Frances, Ontario on August 16, 1944 to parents Eunice and Uuno Pietila. He was united in marriage to Sandra Day and […]
William Howard Faragher, born October 18, 1932 at La Vallee, Ontario passed away on July 10, 2021 while in long-term care at the Rainy River Hospital. He resided there for three and a half months and previously had lived in Rainy River, Ontario for 30 years. He leaves his wife […]
Here we are, near the middle of July and still looking for rain. Conditions continue to worsen and if my weather app is correct there is no significant rain in the forecast. I know I have told you before that I have a few things that normally trigger rain: washing […]
