If our neck of the woods is suffering an economic downturn, you sure wouldn’t know it based on the generosity of district residents. On Saturday, the inaugural “Layin’ pipe in the fight” event near Pinewood, a collaboration between Brielmann Ag, Tait Bros. Contracting, and Prinsco Canada, raised more than $19,000 […]
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Dear editor: We’ve come a long way from where “it used to be,” when the warehousing of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities was painfully routine. The Province of Ontario closed institutional facilities and provided opportunities for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to enjoy living in their […]
Dear editor: Please accept this open letter to Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Don Rusnak and Kenora MP Bob Nault: Over the past several weeks, I have heard from countless voters in the Kenora and Rainy River districts who have asked why the Liberals are against small businesses and family-run enterprises. […]
Sometimes you fail to understand what a wonderful place we live in. Watching the devastation from the two hurricanes that struck the southern United States, we can appreciate the fact that the extreme weather condition we might encounter would be a metre of snow overnight. It will seem nasty but […]
ANDY-MCGINNIS-Born to Karma Andy and Brandon McGinnis, of Manitou Rapids, Ontario, a boy, Karson James, weighing 8 lbs on August 28, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
In honour of Marty Gadd who passed away on Friday September 8th, 2017 in Lethbridge, Alberta. We write this with a heavy heart. Marty fought a long and tough battle. May you rest in peace Pops. You are my hero and you will be missed. We love you. Marty has […]
Marianne Henze passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 at the age of 88. She was born on April 24, 1929 in Huckeswagen, Germany to Elfriede and Hans Hofmann. On Nov. 6, 1948, she married the love of her life, Erich Henze, and they emigrated to […]
(Rob) James Sinclair passed away peacefully at his home, with his family by his side, on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. A complete obituary will follow.
The Fort Frances Lakers will host the Minnesota Iron Rangers in pre-season action today (Sept. 8) at 7:30 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena. Admission is $12. Season passes also will be sold from 5-7:15 p.m. A pancake breakfast will be held Saturday, Sept. 9 from 8-11:30 a.m. at […]
