’Tis the Christmas season and the time to look to the New Year. I often have made fun of our politicians, who toil on our behalf, with their Christmas “wish” lists and their resolutions for the New Year. So, too, this year, though not so much with the Christmas wish […]
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Pastor Sean Ward
Pastor Sean Ward
In July of this year, in a speech by U.S. Congressman Trey Gowdy to the students of Liberty University, Gowdy shared two questions he posed to those employed at his office. The first question was which do you value more: truth or freedom? Everyone present answered they valued freedom more […]
The days leading up to the New Year can be considered the days of good intentions, but it seems I squeeze in as many poor eating choices as I can manage before the calendar turns over. At some point during the pre-holiday preparation I seem to give up. “Why fight […]
After our first good cold snap of the winter a couple weeks ago, lakes across Northwestern Ontario finally are frozen after an unseasonably warm fall. For those of us who enjoy ice-fishing, a new season is now upon us. Ice conditions early in the season can be tougher to predict […]
Many of you still will be celebrating and visiting, and perhaps because of the weather, some celebrations will be extended! Although the weather didn’t co-operate, we certainly can feel lucky because it sounds like places around us were hit harder. If your visit was extended because of the weather, enjoy […]
Life has its ups and downs; triumphs and tragedies; successes and challenges. Looking back over the past 12 months, though, it’s clear 2016 had plenty of positive vibes for Fort Frances and Rainy River District. Topping the list, of course, is New Gold’s continued progress on its Rainy River Project […]
John Nelson Dear editor: The “jeer” against Halal meat in last week’s “Cheers and Jeers” borders onto hate speech. It was an outrageous insult to the Islamic community to print those words. The author and the editor have offended a small but growing group of our community. Plus, the offensive […]
James Henry Adams, 71, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. James was born Sept. 2, 1945 in Fort Frances, Ont. He moved to Atikokan, Ont. in 1954, where he attended elementary […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Ballan Sr. announces his passing on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Pete was born on Nov. 5, 1925 in Fort Frances to George and Lena Ballan. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear sister, Susy, 53, of Pinewood, Ont., on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Susy was born on Sept. 2, 1963 in Emo, Ont. to Antoine (Tony) and Rose […]
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Edward Shepanski announces his passing, with his children by his side, on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Ed was born on June 12, 1924 in Kitsman, Bukovina to Nicoli and […]
