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I woke up early Monday morning shortly after the late evening storm had passed through. We are at the cabin and had watched the white and red pines twirl in the strong breezes. I went outside and looked at the stars. The sky was clear of any clouds and the […]
Life Coach's Corner
“Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.” – Charles Spurgeon While worrying makes us feel anxious, anxiety and worry are not exactly the same thing. Worry involves thinking about specific things that are bothering us or that we are worried might happen. […]
Marina, left, and Greyson were crowned the 2025 Mini Queen and King at the Rainy Lake Square on Monday, June 23, 2025. According to event organizer Melissa Gushulak, nine children took part in the event, with a large audience coming out to support and cheer on their efforts. The pair […]
Between April 1, 2011, and April 13, 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. FIREWORKS: A CALL FOR PROFESSIONAL-USE ONLY The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs’ stance on fireworks is […]
Summer has kicked off with quite a show! From a very hot Saturday to a scary storm Sunday. It was a warm day on Saturday to wrangle and shear sheep, but it went well, and I am certainly they are feeling like a million bucks now. I did end up […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Taina Morrison announces her passing on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the age of 67. Taina passed away peacefully in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Taina was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, to her loving mother, Alice Hoard (nee Kelly) on February 3, […]
February 15, 1941 – June 20, 2025 Dad passed away peacefully at LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on the evening of Friday, June 20, 2025. Bryan was predeceased by his wife Frances; his mother and step-father Corrine and George Brooks; father Stanley O’Connell; sister Jacqueline Garriock; and brother Patrick […]
“Piidaasige Giizis” December 8, 1966 – June 17, 2025 It is with deep sorrow we announce the peaceful passing of Glenn Albert Smith at St. Josephs Care Group in Thunder Bay, Ontario at the age of 58 years old with his daughters and family by his side. He fought a […]
The family of Paul David Zrum announce his passing on June 14, 2025, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario, with his family by his side. Paul was born in Fort Frances on May 1, 1954, to Ray and Alvina Zrum. Left to cherish his memory are his two daughters, […]
The United Church of Canada celebrates its 100th anniversary this year (1925-2025). There was a celebration to honour the United Churches of Canada on June 8, 2025. The celebration was held at Knox United in Emo. The approximately 130 that attended were blessed with a wonderful, heart touching service. Retired […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 12 C (54 F). Tomorrow will be sunny with cloudy periods overnight and a high of 24 (75) with a low of 13 (55). Friday will see cloudy skies during the day before becoming clear overnight with […]
