A gardener should never use the potatoes from the pantry that have sprouted. These potatoes are meant for eating, not for planting. Potatoes sold for human consumption are sprayed with chemicals to help them store over the winter and inhibit sprouting. If you plant these in your garden they may […]
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DID YOU KNOW? Tragically, there were 111 fire-related deaths in Ontario in 2024. In addition, 2025 has already witnessed an alarming number of fatal fires within our province. The recent March Break was marked by extreme tragedy, with families experiencing devastating and permanent losses. All of these preventable tragedies of […]
Well, it has been another busy week. I ended up treating two calves for pneumonia after last weekend’s weather. The heifer calf improved quicker than the steer calf, but I think finally the steer is coming along. Thankfully they continued to nurse the cow but every peek on the camera […]
With great sadness the family announces the passing of Randy Thomas House, 75, of Fort Frances, Ontario, after a long battle with diabetes, on March 21, 2025. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario.
The family of Margaret S. King announce that in the morning hours of March 18, 2025, Margaret, at 67, lost her battle with cancer at the Rainy River Hospital and has gone to meet her Lord JESUS. Margaret was born in Fort Frances, Ontario on December 9, 1957, to George […]
On March 10, 2025, our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend of many, Wayne “Clyde” Lengyel, passed. After 81 years of a life well lived, he was able to rejoin his wife Katy. Wayne, known to his siblings as Sonny, was born January 27, 1944, to Mable Lengyel (Ayotte) and John […]
The Guthrie United Church is hosting an Easter Tea and Bake Sale on Saturday, April 12, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. This always lovely afternoon will serve desserts, coffee and tea. There will be both a penny and bake table. Donations of baking and penny table […]
I do my best thinking while I walk, and I love to walk. I sometimes get so lost in my thoughts I am transported to a magical place where no burdens are allowed to follow me. It is my form of meditation. I think of many things while I walk, […]
Marilyn Allan, a cherished educator and beloved family member, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. With her dear friends by her side, Marilyn took her last breath at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Born on April 10, 1944, Marilyn grew up at 8 Phoenix Drive in Scarborough, […]
Featured Event The Dirty Catfish Brass Band will play at the Townshend Theatre TONIGHT! Doors at 7 p.m. show at 7:30 part of the Tour de Fort Concert series. Tickets available at the door. EVENTS CALENDAR Lenten Fish Fries will take place each Friday of Lent starting tomorrow at St. […]
Featured Event This weekend the “Best In the West U11A & U13A playdowns” featuring teams from Fort Frances, Emo, Atikokan, Sioux Lookout, and Red Lake. Games Start Friday at 12:15 and go until Sunday afternoon at the Memorial Sports Complex Check out the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association Facebook page […]
