Do you sometimes try to look back at a run of bad days and try to identify what helped send those days packing, what rescued you from the doldrums? I like to think if I could retrace my steps, I might be able to call on that memory to rescue […]
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With the snow up to my ying yang and above zero temperature only a dim memory, cabin fever is pandemic… forget about Covid. I spent a week in front of the Tube O.D.ing on curling but then I turned on the news and the Convoy protestors sent be directly into […]
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I seem to have the “winter blues!” Maybe I’m just worrying about too many things and it’s starting to get to me, or maybe I am just looking forward to sunshine! The sunrise was absolutely stunning this am, but it has […]
The much enjoyed Beer and Burger for $5.00 is back starting this Friday night February 11. This takes place in the Legion Clubroom starting at 5 p.m. Come out for an evening of socializing, good food and drink! Congratulations to Robbie and Chelsey Rea on the birth of their first […]
By Lori Thompson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Manitoulin Expositor
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Manitoulin Expositor
Northern Ontario municipal leaders are calling on the province to create a made-in-the-North solution to deal with the opioid crisis, increase in mental health issues and rising rates of homelessness. The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA), the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) and the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association […]
Earl Tweedie, 85, of Devlin, Ont., passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on February 2, 2022. It was somewhat ironic it was ”Groundhog Day” as he was an avid animal lover, especially his many dogs over the years. His current dog Sparkles has been adopted by his […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Adrian Peter Versluis of Lake of the Woods Twp., on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the Rainy River Hospital. Born in the Netherlands September 21, 1942, in the village of Hippolytushoef, Adrian immigrated to Canada in 1949 with his parents and brother Simon. […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of John Victor Fedoruk announces his passing on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. John was born in Fort Frances on May 24, 1928, to Samuel and Lucy Fedoruk. He left school at the […]
The family of Bev Renaud wish to announce her passing on February 2, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta.Bev was born on July 4, 1933 and raised in Fort Frances and spent her formative years in this close-knit community. She later moved to Winnipeg where she raised her four children. Eventually she […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, brother, uncle, papa Leo Austin Penney, age 71, on Saturday, February, 5, 2022, at La Verendrye General Hospital with his family by his side. Leo was born March 22, 1950, in Emo, Ont., and was raised on […]
Bill joined his soulmate Beth on January 21, 2022. He will be lovingly remembered always by his daughter Linda-Beth and his son-in-law Blair. Bill always thought of Blair as a son and a best friend. Bill is deeply loved and missed by his grandchildren Lisa-Beth and David; his very special […]
Edward Bogacki, 84, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, at the La Verendrye General Hospital. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private family service will be held. A complete obituary will follow.
