I wear a poppy. Most of us do. I imagine a place where all poppies and their pins end up. I can’t seem to keep one in its place on my jacket for more than an hour before I notice its absence. I never witness the fall. I don’t retrace […]
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This November 11 take time to remember the past wars, the current wars, past war veterans and present people employed in the military! The Emo Legion Branch #99 will host a Remembrance Day Church Service November 11 at beginning at 10 a.m. The next Country Jam is November 18th. A […]
Dear editor, If leading by example is best practice, Doug Ford is a poor teacher. Invoking the notwithstanding clause encourages tyrants and would-be tyrants across the country. Mr. Ford now joins Francois Legault, Danielle Smith, and Scott Moe in assaults against democracy. Democracy is fragile and must be defended. It […]
Well, our last sale of the season is in the books. We sold 1221 head for $1,609,625.05. Cow prices were a bit lighter but normal for the market and time of the year. We had another group of excellent quality calves. The calves are looking really sharp right now with […]
Minwejiwinok, Sagajigaabowiik On Monday, October 31, 2022, surrounded by her family, Rose Marie Allen (Minwejiwinok, Sagajigaabowiik) was called home to be with the creator. Marie was born on November 9, 1934, at Crilly, Ontario, to Anson Boshkaykin and Dorothy Boy of Seine River First Nation. She was married to George […]
The family of Allan Brown, 80, sadly announce his passing on November 6, 2022, at his residence Nestor Falls. Complete announcement to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home, Emo, Ontario.
MiizhaKone Tamook “Clearsky Woman” – Moose Clan On Monday, October 31, 2022 at 5 p.m. iikwetant, Caroline Comegan from Big Grassy FN, after a lengthy and painful battle with illness, peacefully passed away with her husband by her side in Rainy River Long-Term Care Facility. Caroline is survived by her […]
Sadly the family announces the unexpected passing of Derek Horton, 49, of Rainy River First Nation on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Arrangements are pending and full obituary to follow.
It is with great sadness that the family of Randal (Randy) McTavish announced his passing on October 28, 2022, in Winnipeg, Man. Randy was born on May 14, 1956, in Fort Frances and grew up on the family farm on McTavish Road. As a teenager, he started work at Fairway […]
The family of Robert Douglas Tribe sadly announces his passing on November 6, 2022, in Atikokan, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home, Emo, Ontario.
Kayla Caul Chartier and Tanya Hughes both graduated November 2 as certificated First Nations Health Managers. This was made possible through long study and many exams, through the First Nations Health Managers Association. The FNHMA promotes and contributes to the advancement of First Nations health management by developing and promoting […]
The West Rainy River District (WRRD) Lions Club held a very successful return of the Hunter’s Supper at the Stratton Recreation Centre on Saturday, November 5, 2022. The always-popular event saw roughly 400 attendees come out for penny tables, pie draws, silent and live auctions and a hearty meal featuring […]
