An action plan meeting for the 2020 Dudley-Hewitt Cup Central Canadian Jr. ‘A’ Championship will take place today (Sept. 19) at 6 p.m. at the Super 8 Motel. Business will include striking up a tournament committee. Volunteers needed; everyone welcome. “Aladdin,” the 2019 musical fantasy film, will be the free […]
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Have you ever experienced an incredible meal at a fine dining establishment, which included an intensely flavoured accompanying sauce? Chances are you have. These companion sauces, although sparse in volume on the plate, deliver unmistakable and compelling tastes reminiscent of the flavours in the food being served. With the knowledge […]
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. This recipe for scallops is the perfect example.However, when I say “simple” that means very few ingredients and fast to prepare.Some people, however, may feel some anxiety when contemplating cooking scallops.Let’s be honest, scallops aren’t cheap, and thus you don’t want to mess […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Violet Tibbs, 84, of Emo, Ont. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. A service of celebration and remembrance will be held for Violet on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Northridge Funeral Home in Emo. […]
Have we come to expect our politicians to lie to our faces? The Canadian Press reported Friday Ontario’s budget deficit now stands at $7.4 billion–nearly half of the $15 billion Premier Doug Ford claimed he inherited last year from the previous Liberal government. The PC government’s official stance is the […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Chris was a loving, kind, passionate person with a great sense of humour. Crestina Asunta Dittaro (Lovisa) Lowe passed away on Sept. 14. 2019 surrounded by family. Chris was born to Orsolina (Lina) […]
Sandra Kawulia was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Aug. 11, 1964, third of seven children, born to Toolie and Jill Kawulia. She was raised in Fort Frances and graduated from Fort Frances High School in 1984. She met Bruce in 1986 and they started a loving life together. She […]
William Alexander Lennix has gone to be with his Lord and Saviour on Sept. 9, 2019. William was born Sept. 12, 1935 in Fort Frances to William and Orilla Lennix. After school he joined the RCAF in 1953, trained as an air frame mechanic. He was sent to Quebec then […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Marie Agnes Ballinckx Gavel share the news of her passing on Sept. 12, 2019, after a brief illness, with her family by her side. Marie was born Dec. 22, 1930 in Ghent, Belgium and in 1955 moved to Canada as a […]
Dear editor, A cannabis store on the Couchiching First Nation reserve would be within a short distance from the new Seven Generations Education Institute costing millions of dollars for the education of youth. It has been proven that children under 25 can be intellectually damaged by this drug. Medical marijuana […]
I had barely gotten back from delivering across the west end of the Rainy River District when the first red and orange signs appeared on lawns and driveways. The election was less than six hours old. I might think that the important issues would revolve around young people and health, […]
Bass fishing takes up a good chunk of my time, especially later in the summer and into fall when we have tournaments going on just about every weekend. I really enjoy competing in these tournaments as many readers who follow this column already know. That being said, I am pretty […]
