Sadly, the family announces the passing of Graham Randal Smith, 63, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Friday, March 7, 2014 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow. Online condolences […]
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In loving memory of Bradley William Pihulak, 35, who passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre in Dryden, Ont. Brad is survived by his daughters, Dylilah and Darci Pihulak; parents, Donna and Larry Pihulak; brother, Jeff and […]
If the results of last week’s web poll accurately reflect current sentiments, a majority of people (albeit a narrow one) don’t miss a winter carnival here in Fort Frances. The local BIA organized the inaugural “Festival of Frost” here back in late November to tie in with the annual Santa […]
Last week we saw the Harper government once again use government levers to further its own electoral interests through a foreign delegation. The situation in Ukraine has been astonishing to watch unfold. The people are rising up and demanding an end to the government of Victor Yanukovych that always seemed […]
Bit coin? Having a bit of coin is something I used to understand. Big Pie, up in Rat Portage, explained it as having enough cash to make a down payment on another piece of equipment without sending his wife, Sweet Charlotte, into a frenzy about pending financial ruin. Hollerin’ Harold […]
Winter certainly is the topic of most discussions—and rightfully so! With minus-40 temperatures and 14-foot snow banks, we have every right to talk about it! It certainly is hanging on, and all forecasts are indicating it is going to be colder than normal for most of March! • • • […]
This is officially the worst winter ever! That is the only way I can describe it in a non-offensive way. Over the past weekend, my parents sent me a photo of the seven-foot tall snow banks in their front yard. It’s depressing. Down in South Carolina, where I am this […]
When our family gets together, we have very interesting conversations. My husband and my son are veritable encyclopedias of interesting facts and statistics, and always are willing to share them. I, on the other hand, am more interested in people–remembering their names, what their grandchildren do, and what they said […]
George Home once said, “Patience strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride, bridles the tongue.” Obviously he never spent a long, cold winter cooped up in this part of the country awaiting signs of spring. I don’t know about you but my patience is pooped […]
I believe the whole country is talking about the cold and length of this winter. In fact, I would suggest that most of North America has experienced more cold this year than in the previous 35. Historically, one of the coldest days recorded across Ontario happened on March 3, 2003, […]
I’m not a fan of hockey, or at least I should say I’m not a fan of NHL hockey. Please don’t run me out of town on a rail; I have other redeeming qualities (I hope). I feel as though I will be stripped of my status as a Canadian, […]
Arnold Bruce McLeod passed away on the morning of Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, surrounded by family, at the Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, B.C. Born April 4, 1929 and raised in Winnipeg, Man., Arnold attended Daniel McIntyre Collegiate and the University of Manitoba before securing a job with HFC Financial. […]
