A gift. I think that’s where the contrarian cacophony began. Perhaps it was also the admiration of the rebel. Likely, through the introduction of dry, witty humour before I could tie my shoes (I also wore Velcro shoes until I was almost 12, so maybe it is a moot point). […]
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I stood proudly on the pool deck of the Canada Games Complex as the words to “O Canada” reverberated around the stands. It was the second of three nights of finals swimming as part of an international invitational swim meet. The Stars and Stripes began the evening celebration, but I […]
Once again, I am sitting waiting for a flight to Toronto as I write this “Moos” update. I had a BFO Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, so I’m making my way back home after the meeting. It will be a long day, and I will wait and see what the […]
Here are some handy garden tips to keep in mind this gardening season:
The Township of LaVallee Seniors 55 plus Recreational Committee is hosting a coffee break afternoon. This long-awaited coffee break takes place June 30, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the newly renovated hall. Come out and see the improvements and updates that have taken place at the hall and […]
Did you know? Between April 2011 and April 2023, 210 reported injuries in Canada were linked to fireworks and similar products. This data comes from the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (CHIRPP) database. In addition, recent consumer fireworks incidents throughout Canada in 2025 highlight these safety risks. In […]
Prison gardens foster rehabilitation and healing for incarcerated men, according to a study funded by The Canadian Institute of Health Research, reported on in 2019. Many agriculture programs in the correctional system focus on the financial benefit of offsetting institutional costs, but in Canada, a prison garden program engages incarcerated […]
It is with profound sadness, the family announces the passing of Peter Scott Buckle, 47, of Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe First Nation, Ontario. Peter was born on July 9, 1978, in St. Anthony, Quebec, to parents Barry and Jaclyn Buckle. Peter loved the outdoors spending time on the water, fishing and camping. […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Thomas (Tom) Alan Gutpell announce his peaceful passing at home on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, after a courageous journey with Glioblastoma. He was in his 76th year. Left to cherish his memory are his children Brittany (David) and Matthew (Kristie), and […]
June 26, 1928 – October 25, 2025 It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of Irene Hanson on October 25, 2025, in Rainy River, Ontario. Irene was born on her family’s homestead in Sprague, Manitoba. Irene was the second of five children and her family lived a […]
June 23, 1972 ~ June 18, 2026 It is with profound sadness that the family of Candice Somerset‑Kadikoff of Cherry Grove, Alberta, announces her passing on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Cold Lake Health Centre, at the age of 53 years. Candice will be forever remembered and deeply loved […]
October 23, 1935 – June 6, 2026 The death of Margaret Thomassen (née Pirie) occurred in Brandon, Man., on June 6, 2026. Born in Leroy, Sask., to Gordon Edward and Mary Pirie on October 23, 1935. The eldest of five children, Margaret lived there until she left to attend the […]
