I heard this morning, as I write this on Oct. 29, that one of the most precious people in my life has gone. I scarcely can imagine the sun will continue to shine without Annie Lahti; that spring will ever come again and that I will find my way home. […]
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It has been more than 10 years since the newspapers in both Kenora and Fort Frances gave me a shot at writing a weekly outdoors column. Over all these years, it has been a great platform for me to share my passion for fishing and outdoor activities with our communities, […]
The seasons changed literally overnight last week across Sunset Country when we got hit with a strong winter storm, which knocked out power for several days in some areas. Heavy snow, combined with strong winds, knocked down thousands of trees–wreaking havoc on power lines, roads, and property. For me, this […]
“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 […]
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 […]
