SHARP-Born to Adam and Chelsey, nee Brown, of Stratton, Ontario, a girl, Mikyla Ann Marie, weighing 7 lbs 15 oz on February 23, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
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Aside from the equipment we need to actually hook and land a fish, sunglasses are right up there as an important, must-have item for anglers. Polarized sunglasses eliminate glare off the surface and allow us to see better beneath the water–a very important aspect of fishing for all anglers. Sunglasses […]
The Fort Frances Lakers will host Thief River Falls Norskies on Friday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. and then the Minnesota Iron Rangers on Sunday, March 10 at 3:30 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena. Admission for each game is $12 for adults, $8 for students, $5 for kids […]
Did you ever stop to think how much our lives are enriched by volunteers? Pause and think about how much our everyday common lives benefit by all the work that volunteers do. Without volunteers, cultural programs such as Tour De Fort, Kids & Company or the Border Concert series would […]
It is with great sadness we wish to announce the sudden passing of our dad, grandfather and great-grandfather, William Bodnar. Bill was born on Dec. 21, 1935 in Springfield, Man. to Joseph and Domina Bodnar. At age 17, his family relocated to Alberton Township, where they had a coal hauling […]
John Albert Laurence Budreau, “Larry” for short, was born in Rainy River, Ont. on Oct. 11, 1944. He was the fourth child born to Leland and Mary Budreau. He spent his early years growing up on the Beckman Fur Farm, now known as Oak Grove Camp. His early schooling was […]
Dear editor, The theme for International Women’s Day 2019 celebrated on March 8 of each year is #BalanceForBetter, which means we are working towards a world where gender balance will drive a better work experience. International Women’s Day was created in order to celebrate the historical, cultural, and political achievements […]
Before I went up to Winnipeg last week for the Mid-Canada Boat Show, I got out fishing for an afternoon with some friends from Michigan that were passing through town. Because of the cold weather and snow conditions I was not that excited about going fishing but I promised them […]
I am so looking forward to warmer days. It doesn’t even have to be summer–just warmer! Even when the temperatures are a bit better, we still have a cold wind. I honestly can say this has been my most worrisome weather for calving. I always have cold weather but normally […]
One of the rules in my five-year-old grandson’s classroom is “no hugging.” When I heard this, I was puzzled. I know we are called upon to be vigilant in our awareness of, and recognizing and preventing, physical abuse but I’m still wondering. I’m thinking back to the first few days […]
