Monday was my first official day off–well, kind off. I had two meetings and was hoping to do some shopping. I have next-to-no gifts purchased yet so my list is a mile long. If you see me in town shopping, and I am not very friendly, don’t be offended as […]
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What do you find inside the silence, in the dark, nestled there, out of harm’s way, safe from the chaos of being alive? You find the soft under-belly of who you are. I ache for the silence this time of year; the still sense of peace that often gets lost […]
Over the past few days when I looked at my social media pages, I couldn’t help but notice all the fish pictures that my friends have been taking on the ice-all across Sunset Country and in neighbouring areas. While I haven’t been fishing on the ice yet, I’m going to […]
Sharon Myers, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 in Thunder Bay, Ont. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Knox United Church in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Franklin Mainville, 74, on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017. Ron was born on Sept. 8, 1943 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Dan and Madeline Mainville. Ron was predeceased by his son, Bobby; granddaughter, Sara Joan; and his parent. He […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Freddie Jack Beck announces his passing on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Freddie was born on Sept. 22, 1935 in Shell River, Man. to Joseph and Rose Beck. He was united in marriage […]
Monroe Crossing presents “A Bluegrass Christmas” today (Dec. 15) at 7 p.m. at the Backus Auditorium in International Falls (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Local family group Sloughgrass will be the opening act. Tickets cost $12 for adults, $6 for students, and $25 for families, which are available in advance […]
Town council’s reasoning for not re-opening the office at Point Park during the summer months was solid. There is the expense involved, including renovations to the building, as well as the need for a cash register, point of sale terminal, and phone and Internet connections. Other expenses include a hike […]
As I write this column, I realize there is less than two weeks until that jolly old elf makes his way into households around the world. Each year, we celebrate Christmas in different ways. For many, the arrival of that celebrated Christmas gentleman will offer little comfort. I listened Monday […]
“We are all cells in the same body of humanity” ~ Peace Pilgrim I watched a film on Netflix the other day as I hid under a blanket with my hot water bottle in an attempt to keep warm with the minus-40 temperature hurling around outdoors. The film’s title is […]
William James Torseth Jr. passed away on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 at the Silver Bay Veterans Home after a very long battle with FTL dementia. William (Bill) was born on May 1, 1946 at the Naval Hospital in Bremerton, Wash. to William Sr. and Alyce Torseth. After his father was […]
With broken hearts, we are sad to announce the untimely and unexpected passing of our beloved Jeff Scheibler (a.k.a. Pirate) on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 at the young age of 39. Born on March 10, 1978 in Fort Frances, Ont., he grew up in Red Lake, Ont. before finally settling […]
