The people have spoken. Congratulations to Marcus Powlowski for being elected as our Member of Parliament in Monday’s federal election. He won a tight race among the three major parties, and now joins Patty Hajdu, who was re-elected in Thunder Bay-Superior North, as two of three Liberal MPs in northwestern […]

Dear editor, I don’t like change. In fact, I take great comfort in my daily routine. When my life is in chaos, all I want is to get back to normal, get back to my comfort zone. I feel most people are like me, they don’t like change. There is […]

One of the reasons that I enjoy fishing so much is because of where I live. We’re blessed here in Sunset Country with so many great fishing opportunities for a variety of species. While bass fishing is my favourite activity on the water I do fish for everything that swims […]

I cannot believe we are nearing the end of October and I am sure it is simply because we have lost the last two months to the weather. I sure wouldn’t complain if it stayed like the last few days until Christmas or even longer. Wishful thinking. I finally was […]

I don’t think I have ever had a ride in a convertible. Don’t worry, it’s not on my list of regrets nor is it on my bucket list. Technically, I sat on the back of the backseat of a convertible at the Emo Fair when I was 14. I somehow […]

John Bodnarchuk, 66, of Fort Frances, Ont. passed away on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 in Winnipeg, Man. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow.

The Fort Frances Lakers will host the Thunder Bay North Stars in SIJHL action on Friday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for students, $5 for those 12 and under, and free for those under five. The October cattle […]

HYATT-Born to Erica McKay and Craig Hyatt, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Zedd Anthony, weighing 8 lbs 4 oz on October 2, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

MARCHUK-Born to Megan Jewett and Reece Marchuk, of Rainy River, Ontario, a girl, Huntley Maxine Pearl, weighing 6 lbs 11 oz on September 30, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

WATERS-Born to Shanna Whalen and Tom Waters, of Devlin, Ontario, a boy, Ridley James, weighing 7 lbs 12 oz on September 28, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

It is with great sadness that the family of Jo-Anne Hill (nee Tesarsky) announce her passing on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. A celebration of life of will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will follow.