We have all heard of the term “comfort food”… we in fact have all craved it, smelled the aromas from it in anticipation, and of course eaten it. What is “comfort food” though, exactly? Is it only big bowls of stew-ish type foods on a cold winter day that one […]
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By Robin McCormick
West End correspondent
West End correspondent
Fall Church suppers have been thoroughly enjoyed by many folks (of all ages) throughout the rural area. St. Patrick’s Church in Emo hosted a smoked pulled pork supper, with delicious side dishes on September 22nd. An almost filled to capacity church basement, with people from across the district enjoyed an […]
If you search for Amazin’ Mets on the Internet you may find, as I did, that auto-correct calls them the Amazon Mets. Be that as it may, the New York Mets are the antithesis of the team that was forever attached to the adjective. For one thing, the real Amazin’ […]
The final bass tournament of the season took place this past weekend on Lake of the Woods. The Frank McClymont Memorial Tournament was started back in the fall of 2012 by Rick Savage and has continued ever since. The one-day tournament took place out at Shoal Lake the first few […]
I am having a hard time to believe that the middle of October has arrived. I agree that time goes fast but it seems like from August on, it really speeds up! After a great long weekend, we have moved into a busy week. I started off with an extra […]
Patti was born on October 30, 1964, to Allan and Leone Anderson of Stratton, Ontario. Patti will be dearly missed and is survived by her best friend and loving husband Brad; their children Steve, Ashley (Kevin), Chelsey (Jeff), Rachel (Shane) and Laurie (Jesse); grandchildren Cash, Oakley, Sawyer, Jersey, Nicholas, Noah, […]
It is with great sadness that the children of Jean Louis Leandre Camirand announce his passing on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the age of 99. Jean was born on June 3, 1925, in Fort Frances, ON. On September 12, 1947, he married the love of his life, Eloise Margaret […]
Paulette Elisa Marie DeVos, 79, of Fort Frances, Ontario,passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. Pauly was born on July 4, 1945, to Wilfrid and Irma Cop. She grew up in a close-knit farm family and community near Bellegarde, Saskatchewan, with seven siblings and a large extended family in the […]
Nedamaanibinesiik – Bizhew Ododeman It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Rebecca Shurelle Jourdain on October 1, 2024, in Fort Frances, Ontario. She was born February 17, 1994, in Fort Frances to loving parents Marvin Fering and to the late Shirley Smith. Rebecca lived a […]
Giitaa’go’neb/Na’wikegaa’bow izhinikaazo – Waasii’ahn odoodeman It is with great sadness that the family of Albert Ottertail announces his passing at Atikokan General Hospital on October 8, 2024, at age 88. Albert was born to George Ottertail Sr. and Elizabeth Labott on March 23, 1936, at Gakijiwanong. Albert was raised in […]
The family of Bernie Rittau mourns his unexpected passing on October 7, 2024 at his home in Burriss, Ontario. Bernie was born May 23, 1965 to Guenther and Johanna Rittau in Rainy River. He was the fourth of five siblings. Bernie attended both Burriss and Cornerbrook schools in Devlin, as […]
It is with deep sadness and great sorrow that the family of Bonnie Roach announces her passing on Monday, October 7, 2024, with her family at her side, after a courageous battle with long-term health issues. Bonnie was born February 9, 1962, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. […]
