With 2017 now behind us, I would like to use this opportunity to reflect on the highlights of the past year. As of October, I’ve had the privilege of serving as MP for Thunder Bay-Rainy River for two years. It has been an amazing experience advocating for our region in […]
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When most of us think about going on a fishing trip, it usually means stepping out the door, driving to the boat ramp down the road, and heading out for the day. Right across Northwestern Ontario, we are blessed with some many great bodies of water that offer some of […]
Here is hoping everyone had a wonderful Christmas! We did, although it just seemed to fly right on by! I told my boyfriend/partner that I wish I could slow it down and enjoy it a bit longer. He thinks I’m crazy. Maybe it’s because I frantically was trying to get […]
Can I change? Can any of us change? Carol Dweck says we can, and I’m inclined to agree with her after reading her thoughts on “Growth Mindset.” Her work is changing how we teach children and how they learn, but its principles can be applied to any of us, school […]
Betty Lou Denny (nee Calder), 77, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 in Carson City, Nev. A complete obituary will follow.
The U21 men’s and women’s provincial playdowns continue at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The final round-robin draw goes today (Dec. 29) at 4 p.m., with the finals slated for Saturday, Dec. 30 at 10 a.m. unless tie-breakers are needed. If they are, action will get underway at 9 a.m. […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Winnie Rousseau announces her passing on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. A memorial service will be held Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, with Fr. Alan […]
Warren Bruyere, 53, of Couchiching First Nation, passed away Monday, Dec. 18, 2017. Cremation has taken place and a private service will be held.
Jeannie Morphet, 92, formerly of Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Jeannie was born on Oct. 11, 1925 in Emo to the late William and Jeannie (née Morrison) Tribe. She went into the army at the age of […]
When I was a youngster, I had quite an appetite for absorbing as much fishing information as I could. My Grandpa used to have subscriptions to a few different fishing magazines, so I always was excited about trips over to his place in case he might have a new issue […]
