We chose change when Northwestern Ontario decided to remain on daylight saving time. We thought it was a great idea to be at the same time as both Winnipeg and Thunder Bay, but were we ready for the confusion that erupted? I realize that parents are celebrating not having to […]
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I am certain that we could all agree that the weather we had on Friday and Saturday could have continued this week. We have had more rain today than we had all of October. If the apps are correct, we are going to be floating by the weekend. The theme […]
Remembrance Day is next Wednesday, Nov. 11. Listed below are the cenotaph services in the rural district: There will be a church service at the Stratton Millennium Hall at 10 a.m. The Emo Legion will host its goodwill Remembrance Day luncheon on Nov. 11. This takes place at 12:30 p.m. […]
At this time of year, many gardeners start to lose their enthusiasm for the gardening and yard chores. But the actions you take now can affect the success of your garden next season. The Perennial GardenAlthough perennials may be slowing down in their growth above ground, they still are growing […]
By Grace Petsnick
The Book Stop
The Book Stop
It might be entirely impossible to change one’s own mind. If you believe something to be true, the very idea of autonomously altering that belief can seem ridiculous; at most, some sort of thought experiment, and at the very least, the feeling that you are simply lying to yourself. However, […]
How else can the COVID lockdown be described other than moderately memorable? It was a brave new world, with classes morphing into Zoom meetings, grocery stores mimicking the final stages of a municipal licensing bureau (as we took turns posing for our photos, albeit never smiling), everyone taking spacious turns […]
Did you know? It’s Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week. This important public safety initiative is aimed at educating people about the dangers of carbon monoxide—often called the silent killer—and how to stay safe. We skipped the time change Even though we didn’t change our clocks back, it’s still an important […]
I wish I had read more of Gloria Steinem’s writing when I was still becoming who I might be. Her writing would have influenced me in a positive way, lighting my path more clearly. Her landmark essay was published in New York Magazine April 1969 – “After Black Power, Women’s […]
May 6, 1946 – August 13, 2026 Dear Family and Friends, It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cheryl Ann Baldwin (nee Weir) on August 13, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on May 6, 1946, in Fort Frances, Ontario to Delores and Albert Weir, […]
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Audrey “Lois” Fowler, on October 27, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manitoba to Hiram and Florence, Lois spent her life building a warm, open-hearted […]
May 2, 1942 – October 23, 2026 In memory of Gary Holmes Miller, age 84, of Fort Frances, Ontario who passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital. Gary is survived by his loving wife Diane, son Darren and daughter Terri (Mike). He also leaves behind […]
Wabishgiiquanabek (White Feather Women) Louise Gail Morrison, Wabishgiiquanabek (White Feather Women), 59, surrounded by family, peacefully passed away on October 28, 2026, at Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre (TBRHSC). Louise was born April 19, 1967, in Rainy River, Ontario. She was the daughter of predeceased Christine (Andy) and Hughie […]
