Dear editor: I am more than a bit concerned that Fort Frances did not see a need or several needs to attend the ROMA conference that took place in Toronto last week. If there was ever an opportunity to attend this particular conference, this year was not the time to […]
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Sometime after 4 in the morning on Monday, I became aware of a grader rumbling by my house. Sometime later, the sound of the sidewalk plow made an impression on me. When I finally was ready to go out shortly after 6:30 a.m., I was not wrong. Both had been […]
Although I’m thankful that the minus-50 temperatures have left us (for now), I’m not overly happy about the snow and wind. Now that I’m making multiple trips out to the barn, trudging through the snow isn’t that fun. My dad will come over with his trusty snowplow and fix that […]
There are those who dedicate their lives to the study of one thing: stars, insects, migration paths of the Monarch butterfly, the fatality rate of those who insist on texting while driving, or whether the toilet paper be fed from the top or the bottom. I think you probably know […]
It’s the start of a new chapter in my fishing career down in Florida this week with the first Bassmaster Elite Series event of 2019 taking place at the St. John’s River. After six seasons fishing the FLW Tour, I have changed things up this year and will fish the […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Samantha Dawn Pearson announces her passing on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 in Ottawa, Ont. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fort Frances, Ont. A complete obituary […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team will host the International Falls Broncos in exhibition action today (Jan. 31) at 7:15 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena. The team also will honour the memory of Barney Maher and salute the contributions of Bob Miller. Admission is $7 for adults and $2 […]
Samuel Harcus, 97, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Sam was born on April 30, 1921 in Drumlithie, Scotland to Samuel and Johan Harcus. The family moved to Canada in 1926. He was a veteran of […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Diane Zdep (Delaurier) announces her unexpected passing on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 at her home in Airdrie, Alta. Diane was born June 2, 1945 in Fort Frances, Ont. She was educated in Fort Frances and was married to Bill Zdep in […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of Rose Marie von Niebelschutz (née Currat) announces her passing, surrounded by her family, on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Rose Marie was born on Oct. 26, 1932 in Grandvillard, Switzerland to Henri Augustin Currat […]
Donald M. Beadle, of Peterborough, Ont., passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, with his family at his side, on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre at the age of 61. He was formerly of Moose Jaw, Sask. and Fort Frances, Ont. Beloved husband and […]
In order to ensure the long-term viability of our rural area of Ontario, we must begin to develop strategies to attract immigrants to fill the jobs that exist here. Last week, for instance, more than 50 jobs seeking both skilled tradespeople and professional persons were promoted on various mediums in […]
