Dear editor: Our law firm is legal counsel to Melvin Fletcher Jr. and Melissa Fletcher, the surviving son and granddaughter of the late Hermina Fletcher. Hermina died while hospitalized at La Verendrye Hospital in 2015, after former nurse Lindsey Coyle tampered with her medication. We have been assisting the Fletchers […]
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Dear editor, Another miss for “SLEEPY HOLLOW” – Nothing for Fort Frances again! The January 31st Fort Frances Times headline announced government financial funding, targeting Forest Biomass Projects in northwestern Ontario. A 19.6 million Biomass Action Plan started in 2020. The recipients of this fund are in Thunder Bay, Atikokan, […]
Dear editor, News outlets across NW Ontario have recently carried news about financial contributions from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) to the Twp. of Ignace. There has been great excitement over the grand but practical assets purchased by the township with these funds in 2023. A pumper truck purchased […]
One of the perks of my job, competing in professional bass fishing tournaments, is that I get to leave home in Northwest Ontario in February and get back in the boat to start my season somewhere in the southern United States. Typically, we start the season in Florida, where temperatures […]
I am sitting at my desk thinking of what I should share with you this week as I look at my yard camera and it looks like April. Grass appearing through the snow, mud in the driveway and fog. This is crazy and let’s face it, colder weather is just […]
Patricia Ann Fisher (née Friend) passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at La Verendrye General Hospital. Over her final days, she was surrounded by the love of her friends and family. Pat was born March 25, 1943, in Birmingham, England, to Enoch and […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Steven Dale “Beaver” Morrisseau, 66, of Couchiching First Nation on January 28, 2024, at his home on Couchiching First Nation.Steven was born on May 11, 1957, to the late Emil and Melvina Morrisseau, nee Bruyere. Steven lived all […]
We are sad to announce the death of Don Sutherland. Don passed away peacefully at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital, in Kenora, Ontario, on January 31, 2024. A memorial and funeral service will be held in Bergland and McInnes Creek in the springtime of 2024. Announcements will be […]
Mizhakii-aanakwadok It is with shining hearts that family and friends celebrate the memorable and enjoyable life of Carol Ann Wilson (nee Shaffer) which was defined by her warmth, laughter, and endless smiles. Carol was born in Dryden, Ontario, on August 20, 1949, to Wesley Shaffer and Mary Shaffer (nee Dixon). […]
Now that five hockey players from the 2018 gold medal Canada Junior Hockey team have been arraigned in court, it is worthwhile to consider the implications and changes that should be brought forth not only for registered hockey players but for all registered amateur athletes in Canada. Four of the […]
As I await spring and the Superbowl, I am becoming increasingly lazy. Impossible you say. It’s a fact groundhog day, the midwindter bleahs, the super bowl and the endless chatter and whining at the Debating Table at the Bakery here in Rainy is downright depressing. Next thing you know there […]
I was digging through my box of memories a couple of weeks ago, sifting through letters from friends, track and field ribbons from elementary school, a Christmas mug whose paint is all but worn off of Santa’s face which begs the question as to why I keep it, an autograph […]
