It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Robert Belluz (69) of Fort Frances. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fort Frances, at 10:30 a.m. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home […]
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The family of Jean Kellar would like to announce her passing on Saturday Aug. 22. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. at the Dryden Go Getters Activity Centre, 84 St. Charles Street, Dryden. Full Obituary to follow.
Raija Hellevie (Tyrvainen) Carey, age 75, of Fayetteville, Arkansas died in the early morning hours on Sunday August 16, 2026, after a long battle with severe COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. Raija was a beloved Sister, Wife, Mother and “Nana” as she was known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She […]
It is with deep sadness, the family of Susan (Sue) Lori Bagacki announces her peaceful passing at LaVerendrye General Hospital on August 16, 2026. Sue was born on July 30, 1961, to Rita J. Bagacki and the late John H. Bagacki. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her mother, […]
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Tristan, age 18, who left us far too soon. Tristan was born on March 25, 2008 to Kim Councillor and Trevor Smith. Tristan was a kind, loving young man whose presence brought joy and laughter to the […]
EVENTS CALENDAR St. Mary’s Church is partnering with the Salvation Army in the “After the Bell” program. This program, sponsored by Food Banks Canada, offers child-friendly nutritious food packs to young children 12 and under throughout the summer months when other food supports are unavailable. Food packs will be available for pickup […]
EVENTS CALENDAR St. Mary’s Church is partnering with the Salvation Army in the “After the Bell” program. This program, sponsored by Food Banks Canada, offers child-friendly nutritious food packs to young children 12 and under throughout the summer months when other food supports are unavailable. Food packs will be available for pickup […]
The date for the official grand opening of the Devlin Hall has been changed. Organizers had set the date for August 26, but due to unforeseen circumstances it is necessary to change the date until later in the fall. No official date has been chosen. The Rainy River District Fall […]
Gardeners are always looking for great plants to add to their gardens and columbine is an excellent choice, especially for shade or woodland-type gardens. Columbine (Aquilegia spp.) is native to the Thunder Bay District. It can be found growing in many areas, including the forest. It is an early bloomer, […]
By Robert Animikii Horton
Mentors are very special. There is something implicit in their mission. That is: Don’t simply create more followers nor more carbon copies. In the words of the late Gordon Tootoosis’ character Cecil Delaronde from Blackstone, “Leadership is not ascent to power. It is submission to service.” Over the years, some very […]
When I was in high school, I had an English teacher who everyone seemed to hate. It wasn’t until several years later that I realized the gift he had given me. Mr. Bond had a schedule for every one of his Grade 10 students to complete an essay every six […]
I feel like one of the best weekends of our year just passed by so quickly! At our barn cleanup, one of the members said to me, “I am already excited for the next Emo Fair.” It is just like Christmas with a lot of prep and excitement and then […]
