There is an old story about a writer who goes to his teacher and says, “Teacher, all the stories have already been told. There is no need for me to write. “Everything that needs to be said has already been written.” “It’s true that there are no new stories,” the […]
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I hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy the summer-like days we experienced last week! They sure felt good! Unfortunately, things changed rather quickly come Sunday and we were reminded that fall is very much upon us. We are nearing the end of combining at the Emo Agricultural […]
This time of year is always a little bit depressing for those of us who love bass fishing and competing in tournaments around the region. Although I really enjoy the fall season and all the fun that comes with it, it’s always a little disappointing to know we won’t get […]
The gripping scene of Ben Hur as a galley slave is still vivid in my mind. After seeing that classic movie almost 50 years ago, the horrible inhumanity of man-to-man surfaced in both my nighttime dreams and daytime thinking. How could people do it? How could they make slaves of […]
This past Friday was a busy day in Ottawa for me as I delivered a member’s statement and also asked two questions of the government regarding life in Northern Ontario. My statement paid tribute to the Unifor #1075 workers at Bombardier in Thunder Bay who went on strike over the […]
Of all my addictions and there are a few, such as Kakuro, “Modern Family,” hurrying, diet Coke (though I almost have that one conquered), and wheat (which controls every cell of my being) just to name a few, pumpkin pie made this time of year is the hardest one for […]
Why a high school as large as Fort High is unable to offer its students cafeteria-style food over the lunch hour is hard to fathom—yet that’s precisely the case to start the school year. The issue remains a touchy one three years after what transpired back to 2011. Former operator […]
Dear sir: Congratulations to Kiera Kowalski on a well-written article headlined “Fort High cafeteria not operating” [F.F. Times, Sept. 24]. It’s another example of the fine work of which Fort High students are capable. I am somewhat surprised by the less-than-forthright information provided by the adults she interviewed for her […]
Dear editor: The article headlined “Fort High cafeteria not operating” (F.F. Times, Sept. 24) contained one statement, in particular, that I feel the need to correct and clarify. Contrary to information given to the co-op student who wrote the article, I did not opt out of continuing to manage the […]
Dear Mike: In two weeks we will be celebrating Thanksgiving in our country. Families and friends will gather to share an attitude of gratitude for each other and for all we are so fortunate to enjoy. Meanwhile, thousands of people in Africa continue to suffer and die from Ebola. Daily […]
Dear editor: For the last two years, I have had the pleasure of busing various Muskie athletic teams to sporting events around Northwestern Ontario, Manitoba, and Minnesota. I have gotten to know many wonderful kids and coaches, and have enjoyed watching and cheering them on at their games. So it’s […]
Dear readers: An important fire safety program is in place in Fort Frances and communities across Ontario throughout Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 5-11) and extending over the entire month. I am writing to make all parents aware of the initiative and how they can help. Fire departments are working with […]
