The saying goes something like this: what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. What we are learning, however, is that what is written on the Internet has an infinite life span. It always can appear to be current. Whether it is texting, tweeting, or in an e-mail, the record lasts […]
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After chasing bass for much of the summer, it was nice to change things up over the past week and spend some time fishing for some of the other species we have available to us across Sunset Country. Without any bass tournaments on the schedule, I was able to fit […]
“Watch your thoughts, for they will become actions. Watch your actions, for they will become habits. Watch your habits for they will forge your character. “Watch your character, for it will make your destiny.” These wise words often are attributed to former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher. But on the […]
NIGHSWANDER-Born to David and Pauline, nee Martin, of Barwick, Ontario, a girl, Monica Jewel, weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. on August 6, 2015 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
No doubt there will be plenty of local viewers, particularly those who are personal friends with the Shotgun Exploration crew, when Season 2 of “Fool’s Gold” debuts Tuesday, Sept. 8 on Discovery. And if the popularity of Season 1 is any indication, which included being picked up in several countries […]
Patricia Dakin Dear editor: On a cool, rainy Sunday afternoon, our hearts were warmed by a beautiful concert. Zion Lutheran Church in International Falls was the venue and we were treated to the sounds of music presented by organ, piano, and voice. The duo of Joanne Peterson on organ and […]
Katha Fortier Dear Mr. Behan: The decision of Gingrich Woodcraft Inc. to close its business and illegally lock out its employees is nothing short of shocking. It is not often that employers will demonstrate such a blatant and public disregard for labour laws and workers’ rights. The law in Ontario […]
Dave and Jean Keith Dear editor: I am writing to you today, on behalf of my son, Duncan, as well as the other members of the Keith family that recently attended the Stanley Cup festivities in the Town of Fort Frances. I would like to begin by thanking the mayor […]
J.A. Spencer Dear editor: Having attended the public meeting of the IJC here on Aug. 11, I now understand why the water levels got so high—and were high for so long. The “Commission” is comprised of people who do not live on the shores of Rainy Lake and is complacent […]
With much love and sadness, on the early afternoon of Aug. 1, 2015, Emile’s family said farewell to him as he passed on to the next journey of his life. He will be lovingly missed by his wife, Bernice; son, Rick and family of Mathieu (Tryna), Brock, Danielle, and Jose-Anne; […]
Beatrice Medwechuk (nee Selman) passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at Rainy River Long Term Care Facility. Beatrice was born in Gameland on April 14, 1921. She was raised and lived in Gameland with her parents and siblings until she met and married Nick Medwechuk on March 1, […]
Don’t cry for me, I’ve lived a good life, is what I told my daughter Josie as we waited for the ambulance on Aug. 11. For the next two weeks, I was in the capable and caring hands of the staff of La Verendrye Hospital until I passed away in […]
