Elsie Hampton, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow.
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Wallace G. (Gary, or Skip) Scott, 73, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 in Apple Valley, Mn. Skip is survived by his son, Michael G. Scott of Toronto, Ont. and numerous relatives in the Fort Frances, Ont. area. He was predeceased by his son, Christopher J. Scott; mother, Hazel Swanson […]
It is with deep sadness that the family of Paul Ka-Ga-Gi Indian, 81, announces his passing on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Paul was born May 25, 1934 at Lake of the Woods, Ont. to the late Bob and Theresa Indian. He had […]
After a long, courageous battle with cancer, Daisy McInnis (nee Jackway), 81, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Upsala, Ont. Daisy was born Jan. 30, 1935 in Fort Frances to William and Mary Daisy Jackway. Daisy was a […]
You never really know how much poop a dog puts out until the snow melts. And when it comes time to clean up, not even my vigorous, dive-into-anything grandchildren want to make that extra five bucks cleaning up dog poop. It seems they’d rather have a week’s worth of extra […]
While it was nice to be home for a couple of weeks, I’m back on the road again this week getting ready for the third FLW Tour stop of the season at Beaver Lake in northwest Arkansas. Beaver Lake has become a staple on the FLW Tour over the years—hosting […]
In 1964, then-Prime Minister Lester Pearson formed a committee to create a new Canadian flag to replace the Red Ensign. The committee eventually selected an 11-point maple leaf centered on a white background between two red bands on either side. There was serious and rancorous debate between the parties—and the […]
The frogs were singing in my pond last week—despite the chilly temperatures and frigid wind. They were singing with their big voices; a whole choir, one trying to outdo the other. “Listen to me,” one croaked. “No, me,” croaked another. It is the official song of spring, even though Mother […]
And so winter hangs on although I’m hearing that we’re supposed to be in double-digit temperatures for daytime highs by week’s end. Won’t that be something! — Well, I ended up sick again last week and missed out on all my big plans. I understand we had a great turnout […]
