The bass tournament season in Northwestern Ontario wrapped up over the weekend with the last few tournaments of 2018. While the weather was not great, it’s a long winter for those of us who enjoy chasing bass and competing in tournaments, so we get in all of the events we […]
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I hope everyone was able to enjoy a nice long weekend. The weather wasn’t so great but otherwise I was feeling like we all had a lot to be thankful for. I tried to tackle a wee bit of housework but spent most of my time getting equipment put away […]
I like to think I would have made a good pioneer. There is a caveat, though (isn’t there always). I would have made a good pioneer who had access to a deep freeze. That may disqualify my presumption. I like processing food from my garden. I blanche and freeze bags […]
It is was profound sadness, grief, and utter shock that we, the Marvin Bruyere family of the Couchiching First Nation, Bear Clan, regrettably and painfully announce the passing into the spirit world of our brother, uncle, “cuz,” nephew, and friend, Colin Ross Bruyere. “Cokes or Co,” as he was affectionately […]
John Clark Gambill (Power) passed away, at the age of 75, on Sept. 26, 2018 at 100 Mile House Hospital in B.C. with his dear friend, Doug Allan, at his side. Although he had end stage cancer, he made his courageous journey back to B.C. to see his family and […]
It is with profound sadness that family and friends announce the passing of renowned Canadian visual artist Raven Orin Wilson on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 at 5:35 p.m. (PDT) in Vancouver, B.C. She was born Alice Bernice Amelia Wilson to Hiram and Mabel Wilson in Fleming Township, Ont. on March […]
With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Jean Paul Forget, 66, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. A service of celebration and remembrance will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 from 1-3 pm at the Royal Canadian […]
The family of Greg Herrmann are extremely saddened to announce his sudden passing on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. with family by his side. Gregory Ray “Bro” Herrmann was born in Fort Frances on Jan. 18, 1959 to Ray and Betty Herman. He […]
The Fort Frances Badminton Club’s recreational program goes Fridays from 7-9:30 p.m. at FFHS starting on Oct. 5. Open to all ages, there is a $20 yearly fee or $2 per night (drop-ins welcome) and no pre-registration is required. “Tracks in the Snow,” an exhibit detailing the Muslim experience in […]
The issues facing the community of Fort Frances clearly were spelled out by the candidates attending the forum hosted by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce last night at the Townshend Theatre. The tasks identified by the two mayoral hopefuls and seven of the eight candidates for council included: •Financial […]
Will we make the selling of cannabis (a.k.a. marijuana or pot) legal in Fort Frances? Beginning on Oct. 17, Ontario residents aged 19 and over will be able to purchase cannabis online across the province and then in retail outlets beginning in April. Municipalities have until Jan. 22, 2019 to […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Barry James Steele announces his passing on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Atikokan, Ont. Barry was born on Aug. 14, 1960 in Atikokan to Norman and Helen Steele. He grew up in Atikokan, enjoying all that Northwestern Ontario had to offer. […]
