How is it possible that seven weeks have zipped by since I last made notes in this column space? I have, in fact, been gunning to sit down and tell you for the past three weeks all about what’s been happening in my neck of the woods. Yet somehow the […]
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I was thinking about firsts the other day. Life is full of firsts when we start out. First tooth, first steps, first day of school, first date, first kiss. I suppose as we age, the number of firsts shrinks slightly—or at least we have to try harder to find events […]
There is something about the smell of wood smoke in the fall. We arrived at the cabin Friday night and the temperature inside read barely 10 C. It was chilly and called immediately for a fire. Stored in an old trunk was the kindling created by my brother-in-law this past […]
First off, I would congratulate all the members of Unifor #1075 who fought and won a tough fight for fair wages and a secure retirement for all workers at their Bombardier plant in Thunder Bay. The decision to strike was not an easy one for these members, who for nine […]
There have been many important churches in my life. There was the loving, caring, large “meeting place” of my childhood, attended by my aunts and uncles. And my great-aunts and uncles, my grandmother, my parents’ cousins, and our neighbours. Oh, how I remember the singing when the whole church came […]
Well, if you didn’t take the time to cover your sensitive plants in your garden, they likely had frost! Unfortunately as a farmer, corn and soybeans are sensitive to cold temperatures but covering them really isn’t an option! Now the question is, “What will happen to them?” If the corn […]
Those who thought the current economic challenges facing Fort Frances would dissuade candidates from seeking election as mayor or councillor were way off base. Four years ago, the current mayor and council all were acclaimed. Talk about a major about-face this time around. There is a three-way race for mayor […]
Dear editor: I just had to comment on the upcoming municipal election. What a wonderful turnout of potential councillors! Decisions to run should not be made impulsively or lightly. Maybe this should be a clue to the existing mayor and council that people aren’t all that happy. Granted, it hasn’t […]
Dear Mike: I would like to congratulate and thank all of those who have stepped forward and chosen to let their names stand for office. It takes courage to take such an active role in democracy. This election is shaping up to be a very exciting contest (16 candidates running […]
Dear editor: I am pleased to see so many people interested in running for town council. To ensure that we elect the best people for these positions, voters need to know that though there are six councillors to vote into power, only vote for the people you actually want to […]
The family of Dixie Yvonne Pidlubny sadly announces her passing, with family at her side, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014 at her home at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Dixie was five days short of her 87th birthday. Dixie was a stay-at-home mom for most of her life. […]
Robert Douglas Cooke, 37, of Emo, Ont., passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. Bob is survived by his parents, Brenda and Randy Cooke of Emo, Ont., and his brother, Dan, of Red Lake, Ont. Bob is also survived by the loves of his life, nephew, […]
