Dear editor, The Crossroute Forest SFL was granted under section 26 of the Crown Forest Sustainability Act. The significance of this is the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry must obtain the Lieutenant Governor in Council approval to grant an extension of this license. As previously noted the extension of […]
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The battle of the bulge never ends. The latest tactic rejected counting calories and has resorted to counting points. Points are something like calories, but the numbers aren’t near as big. A help for we of the numerically challenged. “If I poach that walleye, it’s only 4 points. If I […]
Dear editor, The following is an open letter to the Hon. Monte McNaughton. Dear Minister McNaughton, Thank you for your continued leadership to support both employers and employees as they experience economic disruptions related to COVID-19. As the situation continues to evolve, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce is receiving concerns […]
Dear editor, The following is an open letter to the mayor and council of Fort Frances. Re: Extending Front Street Westerly, and LaVerendrye Parkway, from Victoria Ave. to Central Ave., and possibly to the Fort Frances Cemetery. While l submitted my views and thoughts of extending LaVerendrye Parkway’s walking and […]
After a two-year battle with cancer, at LHSC Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, April 26, 2021, of Lucan and formerly of Nestor Falls at the age of 53. “Nay” to all of her friends and family, leaves behind her husband Mark of 21 years, and her furry friends. She will […]
After a couple of tough finishes, I was motivated to turn my Bassmaster Elite Series season around this past week at Lake Fork, Texas. Through four events I had fallen outside of the Bassmaster Classic cut line so that was where the motivation to catch some fish was mostly coming […]
Spring is coming – I promise!!! Now is a great time to start dreaming about what to add to the garden. Hydrangeas are widely known and admired for their large, showy blossoms that lend fabulous colour to gardens from mid- to late-summer. Although, Hydrangeas are native to parts of Asia, […]
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and a great way to treat that special lady in your life is to make her breakfast in bed. One of my all-time favorite breakfasts are the ham & cheddar scones that my wife Katherine makes for me. I request these time and time again, […]
The Rainycrest Tuck Shop, is in need of items! Top of the list is large stuffies, purses, and lap blankets. Crafters are welcome to make and donate! Also accepted are books, knick knacks, jewelry, CD’s, small stuffed animals, decorative items & movies. No kitchen items please – residents no longer […]
Dear editor, The Health Unit called Elmer from the same place he worships on Sunday to cease from work as a care Custodian because he was a possible Covid case. They called me, and I had to call the hospital, not because I was calling in sick but because I […]
Dear editor, In a report provided to the legislature in 2014, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario indicated the primary role of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests is to support the communities that are dependent on the Crown forest. Fort Frances is one of those communities. It is the […]
Dear editor, An open letter to Mayor June Caul and members of Council: I have been contacted by a number of taxpayers respecting the road work that will proceed on King’s Highway. It was stated to me that this road construction will result in the removal of the Memorial Veteran […]
