Wrapping themselves in the Canadian Flag, Canadians were reminded Sunday evening that it was only 60 years ago that then-Prime Minister Lester Pearson raised the new Canadian maple leaf flag over parliament hill. The fight over the flag had been divisive, breaking with our tradition of alignment with Britain and […]
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Every detail counts when it comes to growing a record-breaking fruit, from pruning strategies to managing the pumpkin’s weight, so this column will provide some advanced techniques and tips to maximize the growth potential of your pumpkin. Managing the Vine As your pumpkin plant matures, you’ll need to manage its […]
DID YOU KNOW? There are many people who—to this very day—continue with the deadly practice of running their vehicle’s engine inside their garage. OPEN GARAGE DOORS DO NOT PROTECT YOU FROM CO (CARBON MONOXIDE) Pre-warming or pre-cooling your vehicle by running it in the garage, even with the door(s) open, […]
Sounds like Mother Nature is going to remind us that it isn’t spring yet as the temperature is going to drop a fair bit tonight. It also looks like we could have some moisture in the forecast for the next bit. Like I said before the up and down weather […]
The family of Millie Gaudry is sad to announce that on Sunday, March 2, 2025, Millie passed away peacefully with her family at her side at 101 years young. Millie lived a long beautiful life with stories to tell right up to her last day before taking her next journey […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laurie Ann Hogan (nee Forsman) on March 5, 2025, with her family by her side. Laurie was born on April 20, 1960, in Monterey, California, the second child of Arvid and Ann Forsman (Manley). As a Navy family, the […]
With heavy hearts the family of Wayne Joseph Lengyel announce his passing on March 10, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Last October 13, 2024, Judy O’Gorman died in North Bay. We were on what was to be her last road trip. Kind of fitting as she loved to travel. Judy was born and raised in Pembroke. She has three siblings; Dan/Debbie, Karen/Gaetan, and Terry/ good friend Claire. After graduating with […]
With broken hearts we the family of Irene Orr (Galusha) announce her passing on March 5, 2025, with family at her side. Irene was born on December 30, 1952, to the late Elroy and Ida (Irvine). She enjoyed family get togethers especially when grandchildren came along. Irene enjoyed a variety […]
The family of Mary Louise Pasechko, 97, are saddened to announce her passing on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
1940-2025 With heavy hearts the family of Harvey Shine announce his passing on Saturday, March 1, 2025. at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home with family by his side. Dad was born in 1940, to Samuel and Mary Shine in LaVallee Twp. He grew up on the family farm with his parents […]
Spring is coming. I can feel it and I can hear it. The birds are vocal, chattering away with each other and undoubtedly discussing the state of the world. The roads are bare, for the moment. Though I haven’t had to use my snowblower this winter, I’m not so foolish […]
