WESTOVER–Born to Cory and Shannon, nee Produniuk and big brother Eddie, of Emo, ON., a healthy baby girl, Eleanor Rae, weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz. at The Womens Hospital, in Winnipeg, MB on May 9, 2014 at 8:30a.m. Proud grandparents are Cheryl Westover of Fort Frances, ON., and Robert and […]
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Coming up this weekend, and through to Tuesday and the following weekend, are celebrations marking both Canada Day and the Fourth of July across Borderland. A combined effort on both sides of the border has created a week-long celebration, although the flood threat unfortunately has forced both the Dragon Boat […]
In light of what is going on in the world, I have the distinct urge to crawl under the bed and live out my life oblivious to mass shootings, animal cruelty, voters who have forgotten the children, and governments that have misplaced their humanity. But if I am under the […]
The Monarch butterfly population in North America is experiencing a massive decline. But if governments and citizens act soon, I’m certain we can save this species from collapse or extinction. Last week, I tabled a non-partisan motion in Parliament that could serve as a strategy to stem the decline and […]
My children were reared on wisdom from two books. “Dr. Spock’s Baby and Child Care” was a “must read” for parents in the 1950s and ’60s. Benjamin Spock addressed every conceivable childhood problem. His book was translated into 39 languages and sold more than 50 million copies. It was second […]
Dear editor: As a parent of a 2014 Fort Frances High School graduate and a member of the “Chem-Free Grad” committee, I would like to take the opportunity to thank the many, many (over 150) community businesses and individuals who supported this terrific event. Because of your generosity, more than […]
Dear editor: Many thanks go out to Catherine McGuire, co-ordinator/coach and number-one cheerleader for this season’s Division 5 youth soccer! She single-handedly took on the challenge of organizing almost 30 young players to ensure they would have a soccer season, and did so with great enthusiasm and commitment. Her efforts […]
As Fort Frances Fire Chief Frank Sheppard himself acknowledged at Monday night’s council meeting, there will be complaints—and questions—about all the fuss should the level of the upper Rainy River fail to reach the sandbags now lining Front Street. In this case, however, it’s better to be safe than sorry. […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Barbara Ann Ross, on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Mom was born Dec. 4, 1946 in Fort Frances to Don and Odell Ross (Gill). Barbara will be lovingly remembered by her […]
