A sports icon, soon to turn 70, is on life support. It happens. Life’s expiry dates and terminal diseases are unpredictable, often arriving when least expected. However, did anybody really see the demise of Sports Illustrated coming? At birth, SI was unique. A weekly sports magazine, it was the younger […]
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“OK, so ravens are as clever as crows in avoiding being hit by a car.” This was my response to a reader who read my last article. He then described the appearance of the two birds. As he talked, I thought, “why would anyone care what kind of bird flew […]
When I was 14 years old, I’m sure I caused plenty of worry for my parents because all I wanted to do was go fishing. By that time, I was fairly independent and venturing out wherever I could find adventure on the west arm of Lake of the Woods. I […]
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 I […]
Now that it has warmed up, we are getting a bit of snow, but I guess that is usually how it works. Though the thermometer appeared more pleasant on Sunday, the wind ruined the day. I toughed it out and convinced my cows to follow me home and I sorted […]
Frederick Boustead passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024, at Rainycrest Long-Term Care with his family by his side at the age of 88. He was the son of Fred and Violet Boustead. Fred leaves to mourn his loss the love of his life Patsy (Carmody) Boustead of sixty seven […]
The family of Marjan Fraczkiewicz will be holding a celebration of life for Marjan Fraczkiewicz who passed away on December 16, 2023. It will take place on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fort Frances, Ontario. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral […]
It is with deep sadness the family of Jeannine Gagnon announces her passing on January 18, 2024. She passed away peacefully at home. She was born in Rainy River, Ontario, on May 21, 1946, to Rose Giroux and Albert Gagnon. Predeceased by her mom and dad; and brother Armand. She […]
Life can change overnight. It is with great sadness to announce that David (Dave) Joseph LaRocque took his last ride on Jan. 18, 2024, at the age of 69. Dave was born on September 21, 1954, to Anna and Allan LaRocque Sr. in Rainy River, Ontario. He was the second […]
Sadly the family announce the passing of Robert Cranston Morison, 66, of Seine River First Nation at his residence on January 21, 2024. Robert was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on February 7, 1957. He worked at numerous jobs over the years including mining and oil exploration in British Columbia. Later […]
It is with great sadness, the family announces the passing of Melvina Morrisseau, 87, of Couchiching First Nation, on January 20, 2024, at LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Melvina was born November 28, 1936, to the late Phillip and Rose Marie Bruyere. Melvina lived most of her life […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dear mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend Johanna Rae Renn, age 59, on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at her home in Fort Frances. Johanna was predeceased by her father Keith Watson, her sisters Diane Petit and Doris […]
