It is with great sadness and profound sorrow that the family of Justin DeGagne announces his sudden passing on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011. Justin was born Dec. 9, 1983 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Murray and Rhonda DeGagne. Those who knew him knew they could count on him for anything, […]
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Cecil Robert Duffy passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. He was born July 2, 1932 in Orillia, Ont. He moved to the Thunder Bay area as a young police officer, meeting Sunny. They married on Aug. 11,1956 and recently celebrated […]
It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Orphie Barbara Fraser, on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 at the age of 79. Born on March 23, 1932, Orphie was a longtime resident of Devlin, Ont. but spent her retirement years in Regina, Sask. […]
I don’t normally wish time away but I’m looking forward to 2012. It seems the end of 2011 is not going to go down in history as a great time for me. First, my dog died. Then on the weekend, my youngest Hereford bull died and then later my washing […]
The holiday season is one of the most dangerous times of the year for house fires. I honestly can say that all fire and rescue services in Rainy River District are urging all residents to practice the following holiday fire safety tips and make holiday safety a priority this year. […]
I was very sorry to learn of the shutdown at the Global Sticks plant and the five-week layoff at the Resolute Forest Products mill in Fort Frances. These events, as well as the shutdown of the Terrace Bay mill and others across the province and country, tell me that the […]
A grandmother is a mother who has been given a second chance. I read that somewhere—the author nameless to me now. I think many of us would like a second chance at mothering. All the things I was going to teach my children but didn’t have time to, or more […]
It’s down to a one-hand count to Christmas, and I’m within moments of grabbing the nearest “Krazy Karpet” and disappearing to a remote location where there are no holiday stressors. This time of year always gives me a renewed appreciation for mothers who work full-time and still manage—atop their regular […]
By Sarah Campbell, MPP
As I’m writing this week’s column, snow is falling outside my window. It never fails to amaze me how lucky we are to live in the north, and enjoy peaceful surroundings that bring us so much joy and comfort. I know many of you will be looking forward to the […]
We like to believe that traditions bring comfort and security. They bring the surety about what one will expect on a specific occasion. Over time, our traditions continue to modify and grow. As new cultures mix in our society, they weave new ideas and foods into the fabric of being […]
Hunting season finally came to an end last week for resident hunters. Across Sunset Country, Dec. 15 is the last day of the deer and moose season, so I guess now it’s time for us to start thinking about ice-fishing. Several of my buddies and I have a little tradition […]
Christmas brings many traditions and events people hold dear to. The huge feasts, seeing family and friends once again, and fighting the throngs on Christmas Eve in search of an iPad are all a part of what makes the holidays great. For the sports fan, though, there often wasn’t a […]
