You may see and hear a lot of activity in farm yards at this time of year. Anyone who still is calving cows in the early spring will find themselves weaning calves and likely preg. checking cows to make sure they are going to calve again next spring. I had […]
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A few nights ago, in the midst of writer’s block, I pulled two books from the bookcase on “things to write about.” I opened a section and read the first thing I saw. “You’ve long suspected that your best friend is a CIA operative. Now your child is in danger […]
I am beginning to understand the U.S. Republican race to represent that party in the presidential election in 2016. For the longest time, I could not understand how candidates like Donald Trump, Scott Walker, and Ted Cruz (a former Canadian) could develop a wide following supporting and funding their campaigns. […]
I’m here in Fort Frances, where I just finished the book-signing at Betty’s with Doug and Blair last Thursday. I was so worried I might faint or throw up—or worse—but it was beyond lovely. I don’t even know how to thank those who came to Betty’s to share hugs and […]
Three fishing tournaments took place over the weekend on Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake, keeping competitive anglers across Sunset Country happy before the long winter ahead. Down on Rainy Lake, LaBelle’s Birch Point Camp put on a one-day, three-fish bass tournament on Saturday. The International Falls father-and-son team […]
Last Monday, I had coffee with my talented friend, Jeannine. I say “talented” because Jeannine is everything that I’m not. I’m not putting myself down at all; only being realistic. Jeannine lives in a beautiful century-old house. And upstairs, she has a wonderful sewing room, which I have never seen. […]
Town council’s annual call for public input into its budget process typically is greeted by the proverbial sound of crickets chirping. That wasn’t the case this year, however, as about a half-dozen groups either wrote letters or stepped to the podium to make requests for council to mull in 2016. […]
Jack Hedman Dear Mike: I believe that politics in North America is at a crossroads. On both sides of the border, the electorate seem to be fed up with the status quo. Just recently, the CBC explored the concept that perhaps our system of government is broken. In my opinion, […]
Sietske van Zwol Dear editor: We had the privilege to meet the four local candidates running for the upcoming federal election during the all-candidates’ meeting in Stratton last Tuesday (Sept. 22). All four parties expressed that they will look out for the weak and elderly in our country/community. That is […]
It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of Gerald G. Bruyere on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015 in Fort Frances, Ont. Dad was born on Monday, April 12, 1926 at Couchiching First Nation, Ont. to Alfred and Esther Bruyere. He attended St. Marguerite’s Residential School on Couchiching […]
It is with great sadness we have lost our boy, Eddie Kepinski, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 at his residence in Fort Frances, Ont. Ed was born Oct. 10, 1953 in Fort Frances to Michal and Julia Kepinski. He lived in Fort Frances all of his life. Ed worked at […]
With heavy hearts, the family of Therese Marie Perreault (nee Blackburde) wishes to announce her passing, in her 89th year, on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Therese was united in marriage to George Andreaux Perreault on May 18, 1942 on Couchiching First Nation. […]
