A retread from 2008. It’s that time of year. With a bite in the air, time to fire up the woodstove. Since I’m headed south shortly, and am well known for my lack of ambition, I’ll forgo that pleasure. Haven’t split a single block of wood since I left the […]

The 28th annual Bassin’ for Bucks tournament took place over the weekend on Lake of the Woods, in Sioux Narrows and as always, it was a well-attended and well-run event. Anglers were greeted with three days of beautiful weather, which made for a fantastic weekend. This time of year, we […]

We Ka Kaa kii wa shiik Our precious mom, Mildred (We Ka Kaa kii wa shiik) Bruyere (nee Henderson) passed away peacefully at Riverside Healthcare – LaVerendrye on August 29, 2024, at the age of 88 years. Born in Fort Frances on January 20, 1936, she lived her life locally, […]

On August 29, 2024, Kathy Clapp, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Kathy’s deep love for animals was evident in the way she surrounded herself with her cherished pets and the gentle deer that visited her yard. Her heart […]

Cecilia, known as Dede, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2024, at Rainycrest Long Term Care. She was born on Christmas Day, 1930, first born child of Charles and Cecilia (Calder) Armit. Dede was a proud member of the Métis Nation of Ontario, a descendant of both the Armit and […]

Vivian Sarah Vincent Foster passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024, in her 102nd year. She spent her final days in the company of loving family members. Vivian was born in Markdale, Ontario, on July 27, 1923, to parents T.S. (Tommy) and Beth Cooper. Vivian was united in marriage to […]

It is with deep sadness and much love that we announce the passing of Ronald Herman Lemmon, husband, father, grandfather, brother, comedian, and friend. Ron passed away on September 4, 2024, at the Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ontario, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Middle […]

The family of Timothy Wayne Luoma announce his passing on the afternoon of August 31, 2024, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, after a sudden illness. Tim was born to Eero and Shirley Luoma on February 17, 1959, in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Tim (known by so many around […]

I love September, I do. But to love September, I first had to bid farewell to August and that is where the difficulty lies. The end of August always comes with a large dose of melancholy. I can hear John Denver, even now, crooning about it being “oh so sad […]

Born to Faith and Andre of Emo, Ontario, a boy, Malakai Luis, weighing 8.7 lbs, on August 25, 2024 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.