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 […]
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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 […]
As we travelled across the prairies this past week, Marnie and I couldn’t help but see the difference in crop harvesting and the impact weather has played on this year’s crops across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Rainy River District is not alone in suffering from too much moisture during the […]
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 […]
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.






