Roland (“Rollie”) Andres passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at the Medex Retirement Home in Ottawa, Ont. at the age of 88. Roland was born Dec. 23, 1927 in Roblin, Man. to Julianna and Philip Andres. Roland grew up on the family farm and moved to Fort Frances, […]
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Thankfully the rain showers have left us. What a mess! I think we all can agree we certainly don’t need that kind of weather at this time of year. I easily could skate right out to the barn and it actually might be safer than trying to walk. Then again, […]
MISHIBINIJIMA-Born to Aaron and Stephanie, nee Hyatt, of Emo, Ontario, a girl, Shae Lyda Marie, weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz., on February 12, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
Marvel Engler, 85, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Funeral arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
Mary Louena Jane (Lane) Kreger passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, ON at the age of 94 with family by her side. Louena will be lovingly remembered by her four children, Betty (Bob) Grynol, Ruth (Dale) Topping, Peggy (Telford) Advent and […]
We sadly announce the sudden passing of Karen Mosbeck, 73, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. with her family by her side. A celebration of Karen’s life will be held Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 […]
American politics are brutal. Just watching the U.S. primaries and debates play out on TV, our own brand of politics is so much more civilized. At one time in my life, I often envied the U.S. style of politics in the way that U.S. politicians responded to the needs of […]
I’ve just come through another Atlantic Canada snowstorm. I’m dug out; found my car and my deck. “Gracie” and I also have recreated our hiking trail somewhat. The snowblower tractor man has come and gone, and he smiled at me sympathetically as I was on the business end of my […]
Throughout the open-water fishing season, I like to catch whatever fish wants to bite although but my focus is on bass fishing more than anything else. I live for competing in tournaments and spend a lot of my time chasing bass around—looking for new spots and different ways to catch […]
Life is change. From the time you’re born until the time you die, change is a constant. Actually, change is the only constant! Some changes are small and inconsequential, like when your exercise room is closed for a month for renovations. Other changes are monumental–changing your whole life experience–like the […]
I was lucky to spend Family Day with Maddie, Marlee, and cows calving! The timing was perfect since two of Maddie’s cows calved and so did one of Marlee’s. So they got to experience a whole lot of stuff first-hand. The day before, we had a heifer (first-time momma) calve […]
