I don’t often write about difficult subjects in my columns. There is no shortage of negative news swirling around day after day and it can be exhausting and draining, and I leave that to others. I try to focus on what shines rather than what harms. I can’t find my […]
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In loving memory of Mary Jane Pearson, a truly beautiful person who will be so deeply missed. Mary Jane passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020, with her family by her side. She was born on February 20, 1939 to Dudley and Lillian Thomas in Emo, Ontario. Mary Jane was […]
Gordon McTaggart passed away peacefully at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home on April 27, 2020, aged 95. Gordon was a lifelong resident of Fort Frances and enjoyed contributing to the community. Those who knew him in his prime would not be surprised at how bravely he battled the cumulative effects […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Douglas Harvey Morrisseau (Doug) announces his passing on Monday, April 20, 2020 in Couchiching First Nation. Doug was born on December 11, 1961 in Fort Frances, ON to Harry and Louise Morrisseau. He grew up in Couchiching, living there all his […]
Megan Walchuk
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
The province has laid out its roadmap to recovery. It’s a map that rural residents might appreciate – if you make it over the big hill and slow down enough, you’ll be there in no time. But if you start heading up another hill, you took a wrong turn, and […]
Allan T Bedard Dear Editor, At a regular Council meeting of the Town of Fort Frances in March 2020, Council announced that the Town of Fort Frances would be stepping away from owning Sunny Cove Camp. Council argued that the Town’s current financial condition led the Town’s decision to divest […]
The frogs started singing on Friday so I guess it’s time to start on this year’s crop. I went over to Lenard’s and dragged my little rototiller out of his shed because my own is too cluttered up with my trike collection to store anything else. Besides Lenard likes using […]
Mary Jane Pearson passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 with family by her side. A complete obituary will follow.
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Shane Kelly announces his passing on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at his home. Shane Austen Kelly was a loving son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend to many. He was an avid outdoorsmen who loved hunting, fishing, hiking, camping and learning about […]
If you know of an organization, individual or group in our district offering activities to take part in, send us a message at tips@fortfrances.com. The Rainy River Cattleman’s Association Cattle Sale will take place April 25 at 8:30 a.m. No spectators will be allowed – buyers and staff only. There […]
When it comes to outdoor activities we have available across Northwest Ontario we really are fortunate. When I talk hunting with my friends in the U.S. it quickly becomes apparent that if you don’t own or have permission to a bunch land to hunt, it’s tough to find a place […]
Starting your own plants from seed like annual flowers, perennials, herbs, many houseplants and of course vegetables, is an economical way of extending your budget for plants. Here are some tips for making seedling containers from items you may already have around the home: • Start seed in clean plastic […]
