On Saturday, Mike O’Shea’s 12th playoff game as head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will decide whether he’ll be on the sidelines for his fourth Grey Cup Game one week later. In both games, and probably in every game as long as he’s the Bombers’ coach, O’Shea will be […]
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After months of enjoying another open water fishing season, last week was the first since the spring that I didn’t spend any time in my boat. I have intentions of getting out on the water at least one last time to burn up some of the gas remaining in the […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The newly elected LaVallee Seniors Committee is hosting their first event. There will be a coffee get-together on Thursday (November 23) from 1-3 p.m. Anyone wanting to bring cards, or board games feel free to bring along. There will be muffins and cookies to enjoy. This is our first gathering […]
Well, we finished our last cattle sale for 2023! I have mixed feelings; part of me is sad that it is over and part of me happy that it is over. The truth is most of us that work that really love it and enjoy every bit of it! We […]
Art Wayne Bourassa passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from his long, hard-fought battle with cancer. When Art was diagnosed on September 12, 2012, his words were “just another day let’s carry on” and he did just that; living life to the […]
It is with deep sadness that the family of Don Chambers announces his passing at LaVerendrye Hospital on October 13, 2023. Don was born in Emo, Ontario, on June 27, 1936, to William James (Jim) Chambers and Grace Isabella Chambers (Parker). He lived in Carpenter Township until the family moved […]
July 22, 1954 – November 5, 2023 With great sorrow we announce Jim’s sudden passing on November 5, 2023. He was surrounded by his family and we are all coming to terms with his loss. A full obituary will follow, and a celebration of Jim’s life will be planned in […]
Maureen Jack (nee Ida Maureen Carr), passed away peacefully on the evening of November 1, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She will be remembered by her husband of 51 years Larry Jack; three children Rodney (Carla), Darcy (Trina) and Jodi (Jennifer); four grandchildren Donovan, Katelynn, […]
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of David Ernest Simmons at age 77. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. David passed away at home with his loving wife Sheila at his side in the early morning hours of Monday, October 30, 2023. David was […]
Carol Marie Spuzak (nee Whalen) passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023, at Rainycrest. She will be remembered by her two sons Corey (Rhonda) and Micheal (Chantelle); and five grandchildren Nolin, Brant, Kenna, Nathan and Angelina; as well as her siblings Kathy (Peter) Spuzak, David (Dianna) Whalen and Bruce (Kym) […]
Politics have shone through the Liberal carbon tax plan. Originally the Trudeau tax was to be applied to all carbon fuels in Canada. It had been implemented to meet Canada’s carbon reduction targets. However, inflation, and wars have driven up the cost of heating fuels across Canada. Yet now comes […]
The Semipalmated Sandpipers have departed the Bay of Fundy. They have gone and there are none left as I write this in late October, but before they left, they entertained the sea-goers and birdwatchers with their finely choregraphed flight. The sandpipers are the elite of all airshows, in flocks as […]
