A shelving unit stands next to my bed, a home for my favourite books. I have shelves dedicated to Indigenous writers. On the top shelf is the Summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. In the preface, dated June 2, 2015, the Honourable Justice […]
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For days now, I’ve been battling with the forces of writer’s block and going blue in the face trying to unload some sort of quality alphabet shaped like a column. My neck of the woods continues to brim with “believe it or not” episodes that make for literary fodder, but […]
Sky above. Earth below. Fire within. That’s the best description I can express about slow dancing with the spirit of the Anishinaabemowin language. The poetics, the romantics, the art, the potential, the promise and the clarity. They are all present. When you carefully cradle and carry a burning passion for […]
When candidates for the Fort Frances Municipal Council spoke last Wednesday at the Seniors’ Centre, all were adamant that they would closely watch the finances of the town and would do their utmost to control tax increases. It is a noble goal. They already understand that the province has agreed […]
We sold 1,094 head at our cattle sale on Saturday for a total of $3,630,910.31. Cattle prices have slipped a bit since last fall, but just like the weather, we cannot control that. Unfortunately, the input costs have not slipped. It was still a good sale with excellent quality on […]
Everyone is invited to see the much-anticipated renovations to the Devlin Hall. There will be an open house for all residents to come and see this Friday, Oct. 2, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come check out the hall and mingle with friends, family, and neighbours as everyone attends […]
Did you know? Fire Prevention Week runs October 4 through 10, 2026. As well, when it comes to fire safety, protecting our loved ones begins with each of us taking responsibility for one another. Fire Prevention Week Theme The theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week is “Charge into Fire […]
Waasigan-binesiwag Ikwe Beloved partner of Parker Strong, and her little love Phalen. Courtney was a loving daughter, sister, auntie, granddaughter, niece, cousin, partner, and friend. She made friends everywhere she went, leaving a special place in the hearts of so many people along the way. Courtney loved to socialize, she […]
The leaves are falling, another year passing taking with it a beautiful person, MaryLouise Parks, released from the grip of MS, cancer, PML and more cancer on the evening of September 17. 2026. She was under the care and compassion of the nurses at LaVerendrye Continuing Care and watched over […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Candace Rae Perrault, who was found deceased on September 21, 2026, at the age of 51. She was born on April 29th 1975, in Fort Frances, Ont., to Valentine Sr. and Eleanor Perrault. She was a very outgoing, fun-loving, […]
With great sadness, the family of Robert Louis Veillieux, 92, of Fort Frances, Ont., announce his passing on September 22, 2026. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd.
EVENTS CALENDAR Ther will be a Sunrise Ceremony to kickoff Orange Shirt Day at 6 a.m. at Agency One Point Park Beach. Breakfast provided, please bring a lawn chair. Orange Shirt Day Awareness walk is taking place on Wednesday Sept. 30 (TOMORROW) the walk will take place starting from the […]
