On Tuesday, Feb. 24, Riverside Health Care notified the public that a Code Grey had been declared at Emo Health Centre due to limited hot water availability during periods of high demand. According to a press release from Riverside, the issue is currently affecting patient and resident bathing, including the […]
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By Matt Prokopchuk
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — The ongoing housing crisis in many First Nations is depriving people of more than just shelter. Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa made that point as part of his opening remarks at the 23rd First Nations Housing Conference in Thunder Bay. The annual event is organized by representatives from […]
By Steven Sukkau
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
For many families, dinnertime can feel like a negotiation of one more bite, one more vegetable, one more attempt at something new. But nutrition experts say many of the behaviours parents label as “picky eating” are not only common, they’re developmentally normal. Caroline Le Clair, a registered dietitian with the […]
With great sadness, the family of James Melford Asplund, 43, announces his passing on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Thunder Bay, Ontario. James was born May 19, 1982, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Gregory and Janet (Pochailo) Asplund. He spent his youth in Fort Frances before moving to Emo as […]
June 10, 1957 – February 9, 2026 With great sadness and shock, we are heartbroken to announce Tom’s sudden passing in his home on February 9. Tom Cross was a master of all trades, who built a beautiful life for his family with his own two hands. He will be […]
Jacques Lucien Joseph Fiset, or Jack to those who knew him, was born January 18, 1972, in Cochenour, Ontario, to Jacques & Jeannie Fiset (Hamalainen). They moved to Atikokan in 1974, where he spent his childhood with his older brother Waino and younger sister Jeanette “Jenny”. The Fisets moved to […]
October 8, 1942 – February 12, 2026 It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Marion Roberta Haddock. Predeceased by her son Robert Lafrenie; her husband Gord Haddock; and step-daughter Joanne. Survived by her son Mark Lafrenie and wife Heather; grandchildren Eli, Whitney, and Payge; and great-grandchildren; as […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of Angela Herbert announce her passing, with loving family by her side, on February 22, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Angela was born in Fort Frances to Wayne and Mildred “Gwen” (nee Booth) Herbert on June 23, 1969. She […]
With deep sorrow and much love, we mourn the passing of Brigitta McGreevy, née Beresnikow, who left us at age 74 on February 13, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A traveller, talented quilter and dedicated family archivist, Brigitt’s love of books, music and tradition shaped her life and the legacy she […]
Marian Medicine, 85 years old, of Rainy River First Nations, Ontario, passed away February 6, 2026, at Rainycrest Nursing Home in Fort Frances, Ontario. Her husband was also of Rainy River First Nations, the late Dave Medicine Sr. Marian was born February 5, 1941, in Ponemah (Obaashing) in the Red […]
The first time I went to spring training, it included a side trip to Puerto Rico, which was also a first. The reason for the side trip? That’s where the Montreal Expos were playing a Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and, as a rookie on the baseball beat, […]
