Diane Maxey Dear Editor, This is in response to Mr. Bedard’s request, and I quote “. . . that Town Council develop a new By-law that calls for a mandatory public meeting, that is well advertised, allowing a public meeting to take place before any land or property is changed […]
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As a new open water season arrives here in Northwest Ontario we all need to be aware of aquatic hitchhikers on our boats as they become more established around us. Over the past couple of decades there have been several invasive species that have found their way into our region […]
According to the Invasive Species Centre, Clean, Drain and Dry is an effective way to prevent invasive species from transporting from lake to lake. Follow their tips before moving your boat from one waterway to another: Clean Clean and inspect your watercraft, trailer and gear. Remove all mud, sand, and […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Don Meyers. He was a respected, dedicated man to family, friends and his community. He will be greatly missed by many. A belated happy 30th birthday to Garnett Cornell. Garnett turned 30 in April 30th. A happy 80th birthday to Sandra Wepruk. […]
Want to get the word out about your event or organization? E-mail it to tips@fortfrances.com to be included in our listing. Seven Generations Education Institute has organized a free online light yoga class for students, staff and community members. Everyone is welcome! All skill levels can participate. The next session […]
Want to get the word out about your event or organization? E-mail it to tips@fortfrances.com to be included in our listing. Seven Generations Education Institute has organized a free online light yoga class for students, staff and community members. Everyone is welcome! All skill levels can participate. The next session […]
Of my cooking classes, Greek are the most popular by far and this stems from my own passion for the flavours of Greece. Almost everyone I talk to loves Greek food and has frequented their local Greek Restaurants in the past many times. People are always quick to mention their […]
How about this weather!?! Amazing morning. A bit of rain and you can instantly see the green grass. Just like that I felt like I was feeling calm and relaxed and BOOM – I need to be in three places at once. I am so happy for the producers that […]
With spring weather teasing us, we are anxious to get out into the yard and start our yard and gardening chores. But be cautious when starting spring yard work. Spring lawn care at the right time is important if you want to have a healthy lawn this summer. The most […]
China Day 4- Xi’an The morning of another day. It was a short night. Brekkie down and we are ready to roll. A new bus driver and a new guide for the local sites. Her name is Ruth and she looks about eight, but is 35. She doesn’t have the […]
Over the past week, those of us who enjoy competing in Sunset Country fishing tournaments took another blow from the Covid-19 virus when most of our summertime events were cancelled for 2020. The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship and Kenora Bass International, the two premier tournaments of the region, both […]
Councils across the district are going to have to face the realities of the new norm. A loss of revenue for arenas, curling rinks, halls and municipal parks will create enormous strains on their budgets. Fort Frances, Couchiching, Emo and Rainy River all have experienced a shortening of their ice […]
