It is with great sadness that the family of Shelby Rain McDonald, 33, announce her sudden passing November 8, 2024, in Winnipeg, Man. Shelby was born on August 29, 1991, to Pamela Dee Perrault. She enjoyed cooking, crafting, traveling, beading, singing, attending powwows, and thrift shopping. She drew strength from […]
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Is it a figment of your imagination or more accurately that of our prime minister? Do we really need this giveaway? That $6.28 billion Christmas giveaway will not be paid back for generations. The cancelling of the GST on Christmas trees well after the majority have been bought and decorated […]
The LaVallee Municipality has been a hub of activity. The Seniors bi-weekly coffee gathering on November 19 was enjoyed by approximately 40 people. The gathering was attended by Paramedics Donna Osullivan, Alyssa Goldamer, and Alyssa Trumbley. They were more than happy to check and record blood pressures, pulses and sugar […]
DID YOU KNOW? There are effective steps you can take to prevent a fall; these steps were assessed by the Public Health Agency of Canada and Finding Balance, a program for older adults and caregivers. The steps are as follows: Here are some additional best practices to share: In next […]
I am struggling with my creative brain these days. It seems it has gone on an extended vacation to parts unknown and left no note with the details of its intended return. I blame it on the lengthy course of antibiotics I was on to rid me of evil bacteria, […]
From the province of Ontario
Press release
Press release
The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation that, if passed, will support families and help more women enter and remain in the skilled trades by creating a new job-protected parental leave for adoptive parents and parents through surrogacy. The government would also create a new 27-week job-protected leave for workers […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff Writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Michael Dawber, the resident “book guy” and former Librarian at Betty’s is putting together a “Blind Date with a Book” event on November 21st. Moreover, Dawber says this event seeks to introduce readers to various fictional books, ranging from mysteries to autobiographically-inspired fiction. Additionally, Dawber says there is a range […]
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This Christmas, as many navigate the challenges of the economy, food-based gifts offer a simple but profound way to spread joy. They remind us that, even in tough times, the best gifts are the ones that nourish the body and soul. At its core, a food-based gift represents thoughtfulness and […]
When it comes to all of the folks out there who enjoy fishing, there is one thing that we all have in common. We can never have too much stuff. Across the Sunset Country Region, we get to fish for a variety of species through all seasons, so there is […]
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The holiday season is here, and with it comes the inevitable hunt for the perfect gifts. Although the latest gadget or most stylish fashions will always have a place under the tree, an age-old tradition is quietly making a comeback: handcrafted presents. These thoughtful treasures are far more than items—they’re […]
