It seems like only a few months back that my late wife, Norma, the Pearl of the Orient and I carried on a running battle to see which of us could come up with the most perverse ways of shocking each other. I think the Pearl managed to run up […]

It was my good fortune to hire Chris Cuthbert for his first major-market sportscasting job, four decades ago in Montreal. He would readily acknowledge not having the classic “big pipes” (nor did his boss) that used to be the pre-requisite for breaking into the broadcast industry. So when you throw […]

By Liz Adam
The Life Coach's Corner

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. After wrestling, Johnson became one of the world’s highest-paid actors. Seeing above and beyond all his public successes, Johnson has stated firmly, “I realized being a father is the greatest job I have […]

– Ken Kellar photos

Across northwest Ontario, those of us who enjoy competitive fishing, specifically bass tournament fishing, are lucky to enjoy some great events from July through early October. Many anglers may not realize it, but while the bass season remains open year-round, most waters are catch and release only or limit the […]

The family of Lakeisha Boshkaykin sadly announce her sudden passing on June 8, 2023 at Seine River First Nation. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario

November 28, 1968 – May 28, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Todd Allen Eyolfson. Loving father of Tyler; cherished son of Dolores; also survived by brothers Daryl (Colleen), their sons Brett and Dustin (Natasha), their son Eli; brother Brian (Jenn) Beauchemin, his […]

Bruce Eldon Irvine passed away peacefully on May 28, 2023, in Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Bruce was born to Alice and William Irvine in Mather Township in 1940, and grew up on the family farm outside Emo, Ontario. He attended high school in Fort Frances before studying instrument mechanics at […]

It is with profound sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Michelle Moore 45 of Fort Frances, Ontario on June 8 2023. A complete announcement to follow.

Sadly the family announces the passing of Dennis George Mosher, 73 of Fort Frances, Ontario at his residence on June 7, 2023. Dennis was born on October 3, 1949 in Rainy River First Nation to parents Fred and Jane Mosher. Dennis loved to socialize, often seen spending time having coffee […]

February 6, 1940 – June 6, 2023 The family of Shirley Janet Nixon is sad to announce her passing on June 6, 2023, at Riverside Health Care in Emo, Ontario. Shirley was born on February 6, 1940 in Fort Frances, ON to John and Gertrude Strand (nee Miller). She lived […]

On June 5, 2023 Carl “Ba gonayaasige” Paypom, aka “CP” of the Sturgeon Clan, began his journey to the Spirit World. Carl was born to Susan Paypom in Kenora, Ontario on February 9, 1994. Susan soon relocated to Naicatchewenin First Nation where Carl resided his entire life under the gentle […]

It is with broken hearts, the family of Carson James Whitecrow announces his passing on Saturday, June 10. A full obituary will follow.