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I knit. This time of year, I knit mittens. Just because I knit doesn’t qualify me as a knitter, any more than painting a ceiling makes me Michelangelo. But I try. I am knitting from Saltwater Classics, patterns from the “Island of Newfoundland”, says the cover of the book. Some […]
We like to blame someone for the ills that affect us. When the price of gas at the pump skyrocketed, we blamed the oil companies for taking huge profits. When the prices in our grocery stores rose, and we saw the profits of the major grocery chains rise tremendously, we […]
Dear editor, In a step back in reconciliation efforts, the federal and provincial governments have decided to exclude the voices of urban Indigenous Peoples at their annual justice meeting with National Indigenous leaders. The vast majority of Indigenous people now live in urban and rural areas and face ongoing systemic racism […]
I think we were all happy the snow disappeared, and we even had a few more warm days. It looks like winter has arrived in the west, but I am sure we are all hoping we don’t end up with that. The way the wind is blowing certainly makes you […]
Two long time residents are relocating. June Benjamin moved to Fort Frances on October 1. She’s enjoying living in a home, near her kids and grandkids. Yvonne Kellar will move November 1 to Flinder’s apartments. Both ladies have been active people in the community for many years, volunteering to serve […]
Giitaagonaabek On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, Giitaagonaabek – Elizabeth Brown (nee Windigo), from Rainy River First Nations, peacefully passed away at the Emo Health Centre with her family by her side. Elizabeth was born November 4, 1919, in Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation (Red Gut), to Margarette Windigo and Louie Fernette. She […]
The family of Thomas Douglas Drew of Fort Frances sadly announce his passing on October 24, 2022. No services will be held. Complete obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home, Emo, Ontario
Warren Zub of Fort Frances, has passed away at La Verendrye Hospital on October 24, 2022. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd, Emo, Ontario
It is with profound sadness that the family of Nettie McBride announce her passing at age 96 on October 23, 2022, at Thunder Bay, Ontario. Full obituary to follow.
It is with profound sadness and such great sorrow, that the family of Shayanne Marie Holden, announce her sudden passing on the morning of Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Health Sciences North in Sudbury, Ontario. Shayanne was born on March 1, 1993, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Greg Holden and […]
