The Township of LaVallee Seniors 55 plus Recreational Committee is hosting a coffee break afternoon. This long-awaited coffee break takes place June 30, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the newly renovated hall. Come out and see the improvements and updates that have taken place at the hall and […]
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Did you know? Between April 2011 and April 2023, 210 reported injuries in Canada were linked to fireworks and similar products. This data comes from the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (CHIRPP) database. In addition, recent consumer fireworks incidents throughout Canada in 2025 highlight these safety risks. In […]
Prison gardens foster rehabilitation and healing for incarcerated men, according to a study funded by The Canadian Institute of Health Research, reported on in 2019. Many agriculture programs in the correctional system focus on the financial benefit of offsetting institutional costs, but in Canada, a prison garden program engages incarcerated […]
It is with profound sadness, the family announces the passing of Peter Scott Buckle, 47, of Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe First Nation, Ontario. Peter was born on July 9, 1978, in St. Anthony, Quebec, to parents Barry and Jaclyn Buckle. Peter loved the outdoors spending time on the water, fishing and camping. […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Thomas (Tom) Alan Gutpell announce his peaceful passing at home on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, after a courageous journey with Glioblastoma. He was in his 76th year. Left to cherish his memory are his children Brittany (David) and Matthew (Kristie), and […]
June 26, 1928 – October 25, 2025 It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of Irene Hanson on October 25, 2025, in Rainy River, Ontario. Irene was born on her family’s homestead in Sprague, Manitoba. Irene was the second of five children and her family lived a […]
June 23, 1972 ~ June 18, 2026 It is with profound sadness that the family of Candice Somerset‑Kadikoff of Cherry Grove, Alberta, announces her passing on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Cold Lake Health Centre, at the age of 53 years. Candice will be forever remembered and deeply loved […]
October 23, 1935 – June 6, 2026 The death of Margaret Thomassen (née Pirie) occurred in Brandon, Man., on June 6, 2026. Born in Leroy, Sask., to Gordon Edward and Mary Pirie on October 23, 1935. The eldest of five children, Margaret lived there until she left to attend the […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Join us at the Fort Frances Public Library for a screening of the cult classic “But I’m a Cheerleader” (rated R) in celebration of Pride Month! Free, no registration required, popcorn provided. 6 p.m. TONIGHT Tuesday, June 23 Local rockers Kings of None will play a free show […]
EVENTS CALENDAR There will be a Touch a Truck event at Fort Frances GM TODAY, Thursday, June 18 from 3-5:30 p.m. Kids can climb, explore, and discover all kinds of big trucks and equipment plus enjoy refreshments and a bouncy castle! Admission is FREE. June’s 55+ movie matinee will be […]
At my coffee discussion group the other day, we began discussing some of the barriers that patients in Northwestern Ontario face when medical procedures take place out of province. Rather than having some tests such as CT scans, MRIs and echocardiograms performed in our communities, we are often required to […]
The middle of June has arrived. How quickly the days pass by! Our winter wheat is nearly fully headed out, but it isn’t very tall. I think our long, cool spring, which turned into hot summer weather, has played havoc on some of our crops. If you have alfalfa in […]
