April 1st! This is a busy month. Many farmers will be busy with calving and preparing for the spring land work. Equipment will be getting the tune up it needs, fertilizer will be spread, and seed will be planted soon in hopes of a great season ahead. Optimism is at […]
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I’m not sure there are many tasks I find more gratifying than making maple syrup. It’s a bit like magic. It’s called sugarin’ season by some but whatever you call it, the act of collecting sap and putting it on my wood stove makes me happy. I have a gargantuan […]
The family of Lillian (Bakkon) Armstrong are saddened to announce her passing on Friday, March 29, 2019. She is finally at peace after a long, hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Mom was born on Aug. 12, 1930 in Fort Frances. She married the love of her life Gerard (Gerry) Armstrong […]
It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Edith Rawlins announces that she peaceful was promoted to glory (passing) on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Edith was born on July 27, 1927 to John and Florence Rawlins in Halifax, N.S. […]
To the People of Ontario, Did you go to school? Chances are, the answer to that question is, “Yes!” Did you get your education at a public school (Catholic schools included)? Chances are, the answer to that question is “Yes!” Are you worried about Premier Doug Ford’s proposed cuts to […]
To the editor, As the son of Senator Lynn Beyak, a taxpayer, and business owner in Fort Frances, I was initially surprised to see the Senate Ethics Officer’s inquiry mentioned in the municipal council meeting on March 25 by Councillor Doug Judson. Upon further reflection, however, it became clear to […]
It is with great sadness that the family of John Gerley announces his passing on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at La Verendrye General Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Fort Frances, Ont. with Father […]
Rose May Bolzan, 96, of Fort Frances, Ont. passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2019. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
The debut viewing of “Urban Indigenous Proud,” presented by the National Film Board of Canada, the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres, and the United Native Friendship Centre, will be held today (March 28) at the Circle of Life building on Mowat Avenue (use the First Street East entrance). Dinner […]
The family of Sylvia McLellan would like to announce her passing on Friday, March 22, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Sylvia was born on May 21, 1933 in Winnipeg, Man. to Antoine and Sis LaRoque. As a young woman, she worked for the Red Indian Lodge […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Sharon Lea Jolicoeur, 78, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Sharon was born on May 30, 1940 in Fort Frances to Agnes (nee Kerr) and Harvey Strain. She […]
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Tanya Denise Andy, 37, on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 in Thunder Bay, Ont. A traditional wake will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 4 p.m. at the Big Grassy First Nation Community Hall, followed by […]
