Around this time every year, it’s safe to say most people at least consider some sort of New Year’s resolution, which could be to make themselves more fit, to eat healthier foods, or simply to better their life. As someone who constantly is thinking about fishing, and how to have […]

Monday marked the last day for me to feed cows in 2018–just six months until green grass! The cows are enjoying their last month of freedom as calves will begin arriving around the middle of February. My boyfriend/partner has been packing the yard a bit since the horrible wet fall […]

With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Maxine Inkster, 86, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow.

It is with great sadness that the family of Nancy Helgeson (nee Lerman) announces her peaceful passing, with her family by her side, on Monday, Dec. 24, 2018 in New Brighton, Mn. at the age of 77. Nancy was the beloved daughter of Jean and Dave Lerman. After graduating from […]

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Brian Gibson, 74, of Woodstock, Ont., on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. Arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow.

William (“Bill”) Gadd, 82, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Monday, Dec. 24, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018 at 2 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church in Fort Frances. Friends may visit prior to the service. […]

With great sadness, Sharon, Dylan, Jordan, Brian, Bristol, Mackenzie, and family announce the passing of John Helder on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. John passed away peacefully at home as was his wish. John was born on Jan. 7, 1965 in Emo, Ont. to Ulke and Hannah Helder and grew up […]

As we get set to close the books on another year, it’s clear 2018 offered plenty of “firsts” here that all helped foster a definite sense of change in the air. Back in October, voters elected June Caul as the first female mayor in our town’s 115-year history–finally breaking a […]

A New Year’s Eve potluck dinner and dance (for ages 55+) will be held Monday, Dec. 31 at the Sister Kennedy Centre. Dinner is at 5 p.m., with the dance to follow. “Through Their Eyes,” a community group program for children aged five-16 who have been exposed to woman abuse, […]