I was wondering the other day if by living in a simpler time, in a remote area of the province, our quality of life and lifestyle was greatly improved over today. Back in the 1960s when I was in high school, almost everyone had an after-school job that often carried […]
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Thursday, July 6, 2000 began like any other Thursday. At the time, Thursday was my yoga day. As usual, my daughter and I were at yoga class at 6:30 a.m. Then, as usual, we stopped at the grocery to pick up our Thursday bagels. After a leisurely breakfast, I was […]
I was thinking about coffee shops the other day as I found a corner to tuck myself into in my favourite sanctuary and put on my headphones to listen to Yiruma play the piano in my ears while I created images with words on my paper. I pretended it was […]
Earlier this year when I was complaining about the weather, a few people told me the forecast was supposed to be miserable until the middle of August. At the time, I didn’t think it was possible, but I’m now thinking that they were right! I had intentions of cutting hay […]
It’s that time of year again for bass anglers across Sunset Country—tournament time. Although the bass season is open year-round, it is a catch-and-release season essentially until July 1, which is the reason there are no tournaments earlier in the year. But from now through the end of September, there […]
In the department of world’s worst-kept secrets, the Fort Frances Lakers’ potential to host the 2015 Dudley Hewitt Cup quickly is reaching the status of all-time worst. While the team technically is complying with the SIJHL’s wish to let the league make the official announcement at its annual general meeting […]
Valerie Joan Henry, 78, of Huntsville, Ont., passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Saturday, June 28, 2014 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Valerie was born Sept. 9, 1935 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Minnie and Ben Langtry. Valerie married the love of her […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Oscar Emery Burnell, 77, of Emo, Ont., on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont. Oscar was born Jan. 3, 1937 in Middlebro, Man. to Robert and Eleanor Burnell. He left home at the age of 11 to work […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of June Gail Whalen, nee Whitefield, on Thursday, July 3, 2014. June was born June 16, 1956 in Fort Frances, Ont. to George and Lottie Whitefield. June is survived by her husband and best friend, Rick Whalen; along with […]
It’s safe to say most district families, at some point, have had to travel to Thunder Bay or Winnipeg to access medical services not offered locally. But while such services typically are top-notch, and travel expenses generally covered by the provincial government, having to drive three-and-a-half hours each way is […]
