Well, I find comfort that March has arrived! I know it can be a miserable month for weather but at least it should be our last one of the winter. The sun is shining brightly when we see it and the days slowly are getting longer. • • • I’m […]
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I still remember how much fun it was to get my second master’s degree and how sad it was when the last class was finished. The university was a two-and-a-half hour drive from our home. I drove up every Tuesday afternoon, stayed overnight, and came back Wednesday morning. And my […]
It’s the end of February when I am writing this. I feel as though winter has moved into my living room and into my bathroom—and even is hogging the bed. She has a cold icy grip on my soul and I can’t shake her off. As soon as I tuck […]
When I travelled a fair bit, I always worried about doing so in November and March while going between Fort Frances and Toronto. The rest of the year was clear sailing. But fog and freezing rain seemed most problematic during those two months, and more than once resulted in delays […]
Last week was a busy one in Ottawa as New Democrats continued our work to ensure better scrutiny and oversight of the government’s controversial anti-terror legislation while the forestry hearings continued at the Natural Resources committee. We seem to be at a turning point in the debate about the Conservatives […]
After several months of planning and preparation, the bass tournament season is set to kick off for me this week on Lake Tohopekaliga down in central Florida. The first FLW Tour event of the year starts tomorrow (March 5) and based on the predictions of some anglers, the records could […]
“And the Oscar goes to . . .” Okay, okay. It’s not the glitz and glamour of the Academy Awards. But for the local business community, it’s the next best thing when the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce hosts its 19th-annual awards gala next Thursday night at La Place Rendez-Vous. […]
Dear editor: We are proud to share with you that on Nov. 4, 2014, alongside more than 100 women’s organizations and their allies, we launched “Up For Debate”—a campaign calling on all federal political parties to make meaningful commitments to change women’s lives for the better, at home and around […]
Stanley Comegan Biiyan, of the Duck Clan, left for the Spirit world in the early-morning hours of Sunday, March 1, 2015 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. He was born July 9, 1945 in Rainy River, Ont. to James Comegan and Laura Adams. In his younger days, he […]
The beautiful life story of Lois Elaine Holmlund (nee Miller) came to a peaceful ending in the arms of her beloved husband of 60 years, Bruce, at her Fort Frances home on Sunday, March 1, 2015. The blessed firstborn child of Viola and Linus Miller, Lois entered this world on […]
Darold John Promersberger passed away Dec. 28, 2014. Darold was born July 26, 1931 to John Frederick (Hans) Promersberger and Margaret (DeLack) Promersberger in Littlefork, Mn. He was married to the late Barbara (Bratten) Promersberger on Aug. 25, 1951. Darold enjoyed outdoor activities and worked outdoors all of his life. […]
The family sadly announces the sudden passing of Cecilia Whitefield (nee Big George) on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Morson, Ont. Cecilia was born Jan. 23, 1939 to William and Rosie Big George. She lived on the Midewiwin Road and love sharing her traditional knowledge. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, […]
