We were sitting at the kitchen table shelling peanuts and enjoying the salty taste, sipping on a “London Porter,” and reviewing the day’s successes after a pleasant afternoon of ice-fishing when he said, “The next time we go ice-fishing, I think we should go for trout.” My heart leapt. I […]
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Dear editor: I attended my brother’s (Gerald Brennard) funeral in Fort Frances last month and I was so impressed with the kindness and respect that people showed us as the funeral procession made its way to Riverview Cemetery. Every car we passed stopped or pulled over. Some people in their […]
Sidney Bruyere passed away after a courageous battle with heart, diabetes, and kidney diseases on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. He was born Feb. 22, 1947 in Fort Frances, Ont. to George and Bella Bruyere. He was just minutes behind his twin, Sterling, and […]
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Graeme at the Brockville General Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 at the age of 68. Beloved husband and best friend of Anne (nee Burchell); and father of Ward and Stacey Williams. Graeme will be fondly remembered […]
There are two ways to proceed after last week’s “two-chain” ruling handed down by Justice J.S. Fregeau, which backed the Town of Fort Frances’ claim of ownership to the strip of land along the shore of Rainy Lake from just before the Ranier bridge to the Nanicost building. One path, […]
BOSHKAYKIN-Born to Stephanie Nelson and Elijah Boshkaykin, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Lucas Andrew James Keith, weighing 9 lbs. 2 oz. on February 8, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
With great sadness and heavy hearts the family of Jean O’Connor announce her peaceful passing on February 14, 2014 at Ste. Rose Dulac, Manitoba. Born September 18, 1918 in Limerick, Saskatchewan to Clifford and Elizabeth Sealy (nee Murray). As a young girl the family moved to Rainy River, Ontario. Later, […]
Evelyn Goldamer, 89, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Evelyn was born Aug. 6, 1924 to Harry A. Mathews and Ledea Yeske in Birchdale, Mn. She was one of 12 children. She was married to Louis Goldamer on […]
By Melanie Mathieson The Gardening Guru Grapes can grow in Rainy River District if varieties adapted to our cold, dry winters and short growing season are chosen. When making the decision to plant grape vines, it is very important to be aware of our hardiness zone (Zone 4) and to […]
Writing is a somewhat haphazard and disorderly process for me, especially since the advent of the computer more than 20 years ago. It is far too easy to save ideas, quotes, half-finished columns, book titles, and snippets of information for later use. But, like a squirrel accidentally planting oak trees, […]
