September has arrived. Although I love fall (if it is warm and dry), I’m still a bit sad that summer is over. Time just passes us by. I just had three days off and I still didn’t accomplish all that I wanted. I always wonder, “Is it just me or […]
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I remember reading someone’s words that advised me to become a “student of change.” I had to do some searching in order to give credit to the proper source for said advice. It turns out it was Anthony D’Angelo, of whom I have no recollection so I must have heard […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Elva Ossachuk announces her passing, with family by her side, on Friday, August 31, 2018. Elva was born on October 5, 1926 in Kingsford Township to Frederick and Mabel Hendren and was the youngest of six children. She grew up in […]
After a few weeks of my focus being on bass fishing, it was nice to get a break from the tournament scene last week to fish around home and catch some fish to eat. I had a few guide trips booked and most of the clients wanted to fish for […]
As part two of a series of three columns on shellfish, this one will continue to focus on crustaceans (if you missed my previous column on crab and lobster, e-mail me at dez@chefdez.com and I will be more than happy to send it to you). Crustaceans is the grouping that […]
Fort Frances Lakers’ season passes are on sale at the arena today (Aug. 30) from 5-7 p.m., tomorrow (Aug. 31) from 9-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m., and again on Saturday, Sept. 1 from 8-10 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. They cost $240. They’re also available by calling John (274-1447) or Ria […]
Ontario municipal elections will take place on the fourth Monday of October. This will be a transforming election in Fort Frances since many from the existing council are choosing to retire and two councilors have chosen to challenge each other to become the next mayor of Fort Frances. Lawn signs […]
Two storms roared through the district this past weekend. The first on Saturday night brought lots of rain and gusts of wind, something that we needed. Then, early Monday morning with weather warnings out, Fort Frances and east of the town had trees toppled across power lines and streets and […]
The 14th-annual International Falls Bass Championship took place this past weekend and a full field of 60 teams competed for two days on Rainy Lake and the Rainy River. The tournament has evolved over the years from the format it started with where teams competed on the U.S. side of […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The Emo Royal Legion is back in full swing starting next week. Bingo starts Sept. 4, followed by cribbage starting up Sept. 5. Then seniors’ luncheons start for the fall Sept. 6. And then for a great way to start your weekend, you can enjoy a beer and burger for […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Badiuk (nee Bybliw) announces her passing, on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at the age of 93 in Nanaimo, B.C. Daughter to William & Dora Bybliw, Mary was born in the town of Fort Frances which she would call home for […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of Arlan Robert Ryan Scott suddenly passed away in his home in Fort Frances on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. Arlan was born on Nov. 3, 1968 to Ryan and Donna Scott in Emo, Ont. Arlan worked at Arc Industries, the core plant […]
