Shrubs can be excellent additions to your landscape design. Once you have the shrub(s) planted, like many gardeners, you may have a question concerning a specific problem. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers, for your information. This can happen often with shrubs and has probably happened due to […]

Did you know? Emergency Preparedness Week may be over, but true readiness isn’t a seasonal event—it’s a year-round commitment. Real emergency preparedness readiness goes beyond just checking items off a supply list; it’s about embracing a proactive mindset.  While assembling an emergency kit involves expenses, creating a family emergency plan, […]

Do you believe poetry can change the world? Your immediate response may not support that premise. I’m certainly not a poet, but after stumbling upon the poetry of Daragh Fleming late last year, as I wrote in a column, I changed my position. Recently, I collided with Harry Baker’s poetry, […]

Born to Shandy & Kyle of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Augustus Miller weighing 9 lbs 6oz, on May 5, 2026 at LaVerendrye General Hospital,Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Jessica & Britton of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Nora Aime weighing 7 lbs 10oz, on May 5, 2026 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Megan Poirier & Jeremy Mccoy of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Willow Lea weighing 7 lbs 5oz, on April 26, 2026 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Janette & Philip of Stratton, Ontario, a girl, Kristi Ava weighing 8 lbs 10oz, on April 28, 2026 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Barb Stromness & Derek Lauzon of Rainy River, Ontario, a boy, Rowan Gerald John weighing 6 lbs 1oz, on April 28, 2026 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

EVENTS CALENDAR Join us TONIGHT, May 7 for an inspiring evening focused on supporting students, families, and young adults with disabilities. Enjoy a free dinner, connect with community partners, and hear from an exciting keynote speaker! Featuring Michael Jacques, author and advocate, who shares his powerful personal journey of living […]

Candace Handorgan, Biitaanikaigook, Mooz Dootem, is survived by parents Joanne and Robert, sisters Diane (Brian), Dolores (Dailen), Roxanne, and Mary (Roo) and Samantha (Girls); Brothers Michael, Tom and kids and Will. Aunties Margaret Yerxa, Rose Marie Tuesday, Sarah Mandamin, Lillian (Pat), and Uncles Merv (Tina), Wayne, Jim Spruce (Virginia BG) […]