“Tour de Fort” presents Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar today (Nov. 3) at 7:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre (doors open at 7 p.m.) Open to passport-holders only although watch its Facebook page or website (www.tourdefort.com) regarding potential ticket availability the day of the show. The Fort Frances Lakers will […]
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There is new hope the strike by more than 12,000 faculty at Ontario’s 24 colleges–now into its third week–could be resolved soon. It was revealed late this morning that both sides in the dispute have agreed to return to the bargaining table tomorrow. That’s the right decision. The faculty, represented […]
When I visit the cenotaph on Remembrance Day, it is either a gorgeous, sunny fall day or, more often than not, the winter winds blow down the river and the occasional snow flurry wings by. On those days, I regret not digging out my long johns, insulated boots, and winter […]
I have a raspberry seed from my morning toast and jam stuck in my molar–the molar just ahead of my missing wisdom tooth (top right to be precise). I can hear the voice of Joe Friday from “Dragnet.” Just the facts, ma’am. I have flossed and brushed and picked and […]
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Anne Lahti in the early hours of Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 at the age of 92. Anne (“Annie”) was born in Ukraine on July 15, 1925 to Barbara (Sowchuk) and Nicolivich (“Nic”) Mutz and immigrated to Canada with […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Merdo Krawchuk announces his passing on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Merdo was born on Oct. 3, 1925 in Fort Frances to Mike and Mary Krawchuk. He grew up in Fort Frances, working […]
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Gustave (Gus) Georges Landry on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances Ont. Gus was born on July 26, 1926 in St. Norbert, Man., where he spent his early years. A short time after the death of his […]
DESJARLAIS-Born to Harriette Wagner and Michael Desjarlais, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Elena Sophia Patricia, weighing 8 lbs 14 oz on October 14, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
It is with great sadness that the family of Merdo Krawchuk announces his passing on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary will hold its next monthly supper–featuring roast beef and all the fixings–today (Oct. 27) at 5:30 p.m. at the Legion (doors open at 4:30). A 50/50 draw also will be held. Admission is $15/person, with take-outs available by calling 274-3772. Muskie Theatre presents “Young Frankenstein,” a […]
Has your son raised funds for a worthy cause? Has your daughter helped build awareness for child poverty? Has your young neighbour volunteered to take out the garbage and shovel the driveway for an elderly couple? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you should nominate them today […]
