GAMSBY-Born to Michelle Cryderman and Kendal Gamsby, of Atikokan, Ontario, a boy, Jake, weighing 7 lbs 15 oz on June 24, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
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Two bass tournaments and a walleye tournament took place across Sunset Country over the past weekend and despite some strong winds on Saturday, it was a pretty nice weekend to be in the boat. My pal, Karl Engstrom, and I teamed for the Shoal Lake Bass Classic and ended up […]
I really enjoy my life and especially my farm life, but there are days I really wonder what I’m doing! And I’m certain this happens to others, as well. I do feel that some days the farm sucks the life right out of me. Even on the days I feel […]
It is with heartfelt sorrow we announce the passing of our father, best friend, and mentor, Alex Gawryluk, on Friday, July 6, 2018. Dad started his journey from this Earth while in hospital with his daughter, Marcella, son-in-law, Brian, daughter, Diane, and son, Bryan, by his side. Dad said the […]
The 18th-annual “Castin’ For Cash” bass tournament goes Friday, July 6 and Saturday, July 7 at Lake Despair Lodge (located 18 miles north of Devlin on Highway 613). Weigh-ins start at 4 p.m. both days, with a roast pork supper set for the Friday starting at 5:30 p.m. (cost is […]
It certainly wasn’t a “stop the presses” moment upon learning newly-elected MPP Greg Rickford, who captured the Kenora-Rainy River riding quite handily in the June 7 provincial election, was sworn in as a cabinet minister in Premier Doug Ford’s new government during a ceremony Friday morning at Queen’s Park. He […]
Dear editor: Another great July 1 celebration in Fort Frances–despite the unfavourable weather conditions beginning the day and continuing into the early afternoon. When the events at the Point got underway, the people started coming to enjoy the many activities prepared by Cynthia Donald, Joyce McCormick, Cathy Richards, and their […]
It is July 1 and the 151st birthday of Canada. In typical Fort Frances fashion, the sun gods rained on the Fort Frances parade. You almost can predict that July 1 will be a rainy day. The thermometer only was reading 17 C but The Weather Network said the rain […]
I was fortunate to know and call Rachel Hill a friend. Myself and many, many others. Sadly, Rachel lost her battle with cancer and she was honoured with a beautiful memorial on Saturday right at her home. Most people who live longer haven’t conquered as much as this amazing, strong, […]
I confess that I’m not particularly fond of cooking, though on some occasions such as Christmas and Thanksgiving, I’ve been known to put on a decent spread and most of it quite edible. To the best of my knowledge, I haven’t killed anyone off with my culinary skill (or lack […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Armando Azevedo, 65, of Fort Frances Ont., on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra Louise Neilson announces her passing on June 27, 2018 at the Riverside Health Care Facility in Fort Frances, Ont., due to cervical cancer, at the young age of 63. Ebony Stilborn was at her side when she peacefully passed. Born […]
