We pretty much have whipped through the first month of 2018 and it sounds like we have some colder temperatures in store for us again. I have my cows all moved into the calving area now and my barn is close to being ready. I just have to get the […]

Many times (perhaps most times) when I listen to the infinite struggles that are reported on any given day, I can’t help wondering what is it that I can do? I mostly shrug my shoulders and feel powerless. I recycle with great enthusiasm and I feel noble having very little […]

With new revelations of sexual misconduct and other forms of harassment being levelled almost daily against politicians of all stripes and levels, Canadians must be wondering just who we have entrusted to run our country (or respective province), not to mention spend our money wisely. One gets the distinct impression […]

Dear editor: Winter can be very icy and there are many ways to prevent it. [But] the streets are unacceptable, forcing people to go to big box stores instead of small businesses. Imagine being in a wheelchair for a day and realizing it’s really not easy. Trying to get out […]

The SIJHL 2018 Showcase, presented by the Seven Generations Education Institute and Flint House, continues today (Jan. 31) with games featuring Thunder Bay vs. English River (1 p.m.), Thief River Falls vs. Minnesota (4:15 p.m.), and the Lakers vs. Dryden (7:30 p.m.) Admission is $25 for a day pass or […]

STEINER-Born to Carla and Arlin, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Lorianne Jo, weighing 6 lbs 12 oz on January 19, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

BENJAMIN-Born to Haley Trimble and Brandon Benjamin, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Ashton Russell, weighing 8 lbs 1 oz on January 19, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

MAINVILLE-Born to Cheyenne Boshkaykin and Micheal Mainville, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Olive Roslea, weighing 9 lbs on January 18, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

NUSSBAUMER-Born to Gabrielle and Jeremy, of Devlin, Ontario, a girl, Anja, weighing 8 lbs 2 oz on January 18, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

YARMOVICH-Born to Kristina Wolff and Ryllie Yarmovich, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Alice Millie Dienna, weighing 6 lbs 4 oz on January 17, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

MCGINNIS-Born to Jodi and Dylan, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Laney Grace, weighing 7 lbs 1 oz on January 17, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.