A friend of mine was recently trapped by a Telus impersonation scam. I don’t know all the details, but suffice to say, the scammers violated her security and sense of safety, having accessed her bank accounts and credit cards. I am amazed at the number of scams I receive via […]
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I am always seeking unusual plant species and varieties. Even with the many two plant species already in my garden, I never stop searching for the rare and unusual to add. Unfortunately, some of those plants always don’t survive my conditions (soil and/or growing zone) but I at least enjoy […]
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of David “Dave” Cooke on May 16, 2026, at the age of 98. Dad was born and raised in Devlin, Ontario, where he learned the values of hard work, family, and community that guided him throughout his life. He moved to […]
Christine Eisenzopf was born on April 16, 1948, in Sheffield, England, to Owen and Florence Tame (née Phoenix). She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on May 27, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital. Christine is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Sandra (Bill) and Sherri (Mike); her grandchildren Tiffany (Jarid), […]
It is with great love and sadness that the family of Dixie Kinnear, 78, of Emo, announce her passing in Thunder Bay, Ont. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
July 2, 1927 – May 25, 2026 Marjorie Lyons (Wayjaanimigaabiwik) passed away peacefully at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on Monday, May 25, 2026, with family by her side. Margie was born in Rainy River First Nations on July 2, 1927, to John and Agnes Speaker. In her early […]
October 31, 2005 – May 27, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Tameka Avery Major, a member of Onigaming First Nation, at the age of 20 on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Onigaming First Nation, with family and close friends by her side. […]
With heavy hearts the family of Aaliyah Ottertail, 25, announce her passing on May 27, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending and full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, ON.
3/16/1927 – 5/14/2026 Cora passed away at 99 years old, Thursday, May 14, after a fall in her home, encircled in the love of her large family, and graced by the last rites of the Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert J Schorsch Jr.; her […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of Gladys Marlene Viehbeck, 85, announce her passing on May 27, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Thunder Bay. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario.
To the editor, This is my recollection of the sequence of events regarding the current roundabout question. When this first came to council, we were advised that the approx. cost would be $700,000 – $1,000,000 for traffic light replacement versus $1,000,000 – $2,000,000 for the roundabout option. With government funding […]
