Velma Eleanor Blom, was called home by her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Velma was born in her grandparents’ Crozier farmhouse on February 9, 1930. She was raised by her Finnish grandparents, John and Hilma Blom, as their “pikkutytto” (little girl). Velma loved her life […]
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It’s with heavy hearts that the family of Judy May Carlson announces her passing on January 21, 2022. With God’s grace, her children were by her side. Judy was born July 6, 1943, in Emo, Ontario. She was the oldest of six siblings: Roxie, Connie, Meryl, Keith, Harry, and sister-in-law […]
Waabii-maaiingan – Atik ododeman The Hunter family is profoundly saddened to announce the passing of our mom, sister, niece, and friend and her final journey into the spirit-world after a brief illness. She passed away at hospital in Sudbury, Ontario, on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Leah was born on June […]
It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Ryan David Brown, 37, of Fort Frances, Ontario. Ryan was born February 22, 1984, to parents David and Debbie Brown of Morley Twp, Ont. Most days you could find Ryan at home fixing something. If you needed help because […]
William “Bill” was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to Sophia and Ignat Fertuck in 1938. He lived his life to the fullest, building pipeline across Canada and travelling the world building mines, golf courses and many other things. The legendary “Snoose-Goose” is now moving dirt and building Heaven for eternity. Doing […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eileen Emily Alexander (Oien) on January 19, 2022, after a severe stroke that took away her quality of life. Mom had been residing at Riverside Health Long Term Care in Emo Ontario. Mom was born in Tovell Township and […]
Our precious mother, Nancy Jane Toffan-McCarty of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away peacefully on January 23, 2022, at home and surrounded by love. She was born to parents Ernest and Madeleine on July 7, 1954, in Fort Frances, Ont., and soon resided in Atikokan, Ont. Nancy is survived by her […]
Gordon William Dolyniuk, 64, of Vancouver, B.C., passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, in Vancouver. He was born on March 7, 1956, in Winnipeg, Man., to Edward and Nellie Dolyniuk. The family moved to Fort Frances when he was a young boy. He left Fort Frances as a young […]
Bebaamaashiik – When the Eagle Soars It is with great sadness that the family of Jodie Lynne Tucker, aged 35, of Couchiching First Nation passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Jodie was born September 11, 1986, to Tim and Arlene Tucker. Jodie lived in Fort Frances for most […]
By Colin Graf
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
New funding for Indigenous housing from the Ontario government has left Justin Marchand, Chief Executive Officer of Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS), “ecstatic.” The funding, to be renewed annually, will provide Indigenous-led, culturally appropriate long-term housing solutions and support services to Indigenous people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, reads […]
By Dariya Baiguzhiyeva
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Timmins Today
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Timmins Today
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault is considering “next steps” in response to the joint letter sent by First Nations chiefs last week, according to a federal government spokesperson. Last week, Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Neskantaga, Kashechewan and Eabametoong First Nations chiefs sent a joint letter to Guilbeault after […]
By Brian Lockhart
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Tecumseth Times
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Tecumseth Times
The past couple of seasons have proved to be a real challenge for hockey players around the province. Between restrictions, tournament cancellations, and season disruptions, playing the sport and keeping up with all that is going on is becoming difficult and disappointing for players who just want to get out […]
