Fifty-one years ago, U.S. President Richard Nixon signed an order recognizing April 22 as Earth Day and that announcement became an international rallying point. In most years, the newspaper will have photos of our youth picking up the refuse that has blown across their fields or in their immediate neighbourhood. […]
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Dear editor, I, like many people in the Kenora Rainy River riding have concerns with the government’s decision to close outdoor spaces. I urge you to contact Greg Rickford and stress the need to reconsider the closure of these spaces in northern Ontario, including soccer fields and golf courses. These […]
With the end of the planting season upon us, and the monsoon underway, can the mosquito season be far behind? Each has of course, its own dangers and preparation. As I walked cautiously into the Bakery in Drizzle Creek, I was greeted by the usual insults from the debating table. […]
My four daughters and I have a way of communicating during this blasted pandemic, to help ease the separation and loneliness. We use the Marco Polo App to send video messages to each other, videos we can listen to when we have time, and watch over and over to feel […]
Dear editor, To the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fort Frances, et al: Renaming it to Front Street would make logical sense, because: the name already exists; the name is well known; the name carries no baggage; the name is not controversial; the name extends the existing Front […]
Some of you may recall my mom and Marlee venturing out and bringing home a Billy goat last fall. We were, well I was hoping that only one of our three goats were bred but of course, all three caught. Harlee, our larger goat (Nubian) had two cute little kids […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Matthew Bradley Odahl announce his sudden passing on April 11, 2021 at the age of 29 years. Matthew was born on February 10, 1992, in Fort Frances, Ontario to Tammy Noble and Gregory Odahl. He leaves behind to mourn his passing […]
Way she o bine seek It is with great sadness that the family of Way she o bine seek (Norma Peters) announces her passing on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born on February 7, 1958 in Fort Frances to […]
Peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021 Istvan (Steve) Polusa, 89, of Pinewood, Ontario passed away at the Rainy River Hospital. Steve was born on September 21, 1931 in Hungary. He immigrated to Canada in 1959, settling in the Mount Forest area where he farmed until retirement. Steve enjoyed dancing, where […]
James (Jim) Lyle Kellar passed away peacefully at the age of 84 years on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. with family at his side. Jim was born at home in La Vallee on August 16, 1936 to Cecil and Mildred (Cutherbertson) Kellar. […]
