Dear editor, On September 28, a fire destroyed a cabin on Boucher Road on Rainy Lake. (Boucher Road is a few kilometres east of Windy Point Bridge.) I am a member of the Watten Volunteer Fire Department and was devastated to see the damage. At this stage, the cabin was […]
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In last week’s column I wrote about the great opportunities to be had in the fall for anglers looking to catch crappies. This week, we’re talking about the other species that really seems to show up late in the season, the mighty musky, the apex predator in our region. My […]
Fortunately, I was able to get away for the weekend with some great people and cheer loudly for Aaron (Bujold Farms) at Manitoba Ag. Ex. This is a large cattle show with many breeds represented and the Supreme Champions from this show get a bye in the Supreme Champion Class […]
From NOSM University
Press release
Press release
The program, which is funded by the Ministry of Health, is run by NOSM University to help Northern Ontario health-care partners recruit various allied health services professionals while providing invaluable, paid workplace experience to interested learners. The program is open to a wide variety of learners in regulated health professions: […]
With heavy hearts the family announces that David passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Trillium Hospice in Parksville, British Columbia. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Helen (Turner); his brother Meredith (Lesley Charters); his three sons Andrew (Kathryn Theede), Christopher (Kathryn Coben) and Geoffrey […]
It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of Mona Hartnell at the age of 97. She peacefully passed away at La Verendrye Hospital on October 18, 2024, with family by her side. Mona was born May 22, 1927, in Stratton, Ontario, to parents Fred and Alice Nielson. […]
Nashkake Ma’iiagan Indigo It is with great sadness that the family of Ashley Mary Potson announces her passing on Sunday October 13, 2024, at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Ashley was born on March 26, 1986, to Barbara Spencer and Robert Potson of Seine River First […]
Have you ever begun a job in your home and watched as the scope of the job increased as you went along? It is happening in our home. Our furniture in the living room is over 40 years old. The carpet was replaced in 2006 and is now showing its […]
The Emo Legion Branch #99 will once again take great pride and diligence in honouring Remembrance Day on November 11. There will be a church service at the Legion at 10 a.m., a freewill lunch at 12:30 p.m. and a Remembrance Day Supper at 5 p.m. Tickets for the supper […]
From Trans Canada Trail
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Press release
Trans Canada Trail has opened applications for funding that will support hundreds of trail development and maintenance projects across the country next year. Local trail groups can now apply for grants through three annual funding streams that focus on: Trail Infrastructure and Major Repairs, Greenway Development, and Minor Maintenance. Applications for […]
Ghosts and ghouls will soon take over tomorrow night. But even scary creatures need to be safe and celebrate Hallowe’en right. DID YOU KNOW? It is important to make your home safe for little trick-or-treaters. Clean up your yard and remove objects around the outside of your house that could […]
I cleaned my rain gutters this past weekend. I spaced what I used to consider a small task over two days. It used to take me about a half hour to dig the leaves and pinecones out of the eavestrough. This round, I paced myself to satisfy the naysayers. The […]
