Dear editor, The following is an open letter to Premier Doug Ford from North Bay Pride. Dear Premier Ford: North Bay Pride is writing to you to express our concerns over actions taken against the educational workers in the Province of Ontario, many who are members of our pride community. […]
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Up until two weeks ago, my wife and I could claim that we were Covid Free. While other friends and some family members admitted to catching the virus, we could celebrate our Covid Free status. It is not “If,” but rather” When” we will catch Covid. Eventually we will all […]
I sometimes think we are of the mindset that previous generations solved everything, and it should be clear sailing for us, as though all the hard parts are behind us. We are annoyed when we are confronted with pandemics that limit our movement and freedom. “How did this happen,” we […]
Happy Halloween! Hard to believe it is the end of October and we are experiencing these beautiful sunny days. No complaints from most- just the people who are out hunting! I think the weather is going to change again and we shouldn’t be shocked, since we have our final cattle […]
Rose Marie Allen passed away Monday October 31, 2022, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario, with family at her side. Wake will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022, starting at 4:00 p.m. at Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation Gymnasium. Traditional Service Friday, November 4, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take […]
Robert Edward (Bob) Berg passed away on October 27, 2022 in Mendoza, Argentina. Bob was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on July 1, 1946, to Albert and Edith (Christiansen). He spent his working years in Toronto, starting with the Clerk’s Department of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto in October 1965. […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Caroline Comegan announce her passing on October 31, 2022. Visitation will be on Friday, November 4, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ont. A Mormon service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, […]
Waabshkigoneb Sadly the family announces the passing of Victor Copenace Sr., 52, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, on October 28, 2022, at the Riverview Health Centre, Winnipeg. Victor was born in Rainy River to parents Lillian and Daniel Copenace on August 10, 1970. He was a gentle soul and was very proud […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Connie Lee (Mainville) DeVall on the morning of Thursday, October 27, 2022. Connie was born November 29, 1950, to Fort Frances, Ontario. Connie is survived by her mother Irene Daley; her husband of 34 years and common-law for six […]
Thomas Douglas Drew, 93, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on October 24, 2022, with family by his side. Tom is survived by Susan, his wife of 56 years; his daughter living in Gatineau, Debbie; and his daughter and son-in-law living in Fort Frances, Sandra (Bill). He was also […]
“Strong Voice Thunderbird” Louanne Jenson, age 63 of Fort Frances, Ont., suddenly passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, with her family at her side in Fort Frances. Louanne grew up in the areas of Wilson Creek Ont., McKenzie Island, Rainy River and Winnipeg, Man. Born April 8, 1959, to Lloyd […]
Wasegiizhigook – Wazhushk Clan It is with great sadness that the family of Wasegiizhigook – Evelyn Morrison announces her passing on Monday, October 24, 2022, in Regina, Saskatchewan. She was born on October 16, 1915, in Net Lake Reservation to Waabigagaagii and Gezhibaagabowiik – Old Whitecrow. She moved to Seine […]
