The sizzle of food on the grill. The pop and fizz of a cold beverage being opened. The hum of the fan or air conditioner. The laughter of children as they jump through the sprinkler or splash into the river or lake. These are the sounds of summer. Another one […]
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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Terry Allen Kitzul on May 24, 2019. Terry was born in Fort Frances on February 22, 1958. He graduated from Fort Frances High School in June 1977 and then went to Queen’s University for a degree in Electrical […]
On Saturday, July 6, 2019 Elizabeth Ann Harriet “Betty” Brown passed away at her home suddenly and peacefully with her husband by her side. Betty was born on July 24, 1936 in Sleeman, Ontario to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Armstrong. She was united in marriage to the love her […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Brian Reid, 63, of Fort Frances, Ont. on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Arrangements pending and complete announcement to follow.
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Donna Mary Sheppard (nee Haglin) announces her passing on July 7, 2019 at 5:45 p.m. at the Emo Hospital. She was born on July 15, 1948 in Emo to Birdena and Elmer Haglin. She was the eldest of eight children. Donna […]
Edward Haglund passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
It was a busy weekend for anglers across Sunset Country who enjoy tournament competition with three events taking place. The Kenora Walleye Open kept the walleye anglers busy while bass anglers had choices with both the Lake Despair “Castin’ For Cash” and Shoal Lake Big Bass Classic taking place. Over […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The annual “Castin’ For Cash” was held last weekend (July 5 and 6) at Lake Despair Lodge. Forty-seven teams competed and when the final weigh-in was finished, the top teams were: 1. Larry Foss and Joel Pagnec; 2. Mike Badiuk and Ryan Mc Diwali; 3. Gord Watson and Kyle Leplante; […]
You may have noticed there is a lot of hay being made these nice sunny days. The last few days of haze have made it a bit more difficult to get hay to dry though. It also helps if there is a nice breeze, not 90km/hr winds but a breeze. […]
I might be cranky. Wait here while I check. I won’t be a minute. Pick up a magazine or pour yourself a coffee or cut the grass. Not my grass; I have retired from having a lawn. Okay, I’m back. I’ve run a few tests and the results were somewhat […]
Brian Alexander Gibson passed away on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 at the Woodstock Hospital in his 75th year. Brian was born on Feb. 9, 1944 n Winnipeg, Man. to Bill and Reta (Westover) Gibson. Brian worked for the Bank of Nova Scotia in Red Lake, Ont., Winnipeg, and ended his […]
