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It has been more than one hundred years since women could vote in Canada’s federal elections; 1918 to be precise. Women in Manitoba had been voting for two years before the federal nod. I don’t recall learning much about suffrage or about The Famous Five in Social Studies lessons in […]
We have spent the last seven days at the cabin. It has been refreshing and very enjoyable. We see the occasional boat and personal watercraft drive through in the distance. It has been a time for relaxing on the deck and watching nature evolve. We can see the damage wrought […]
The day I heard Bill Lee had suffered a “cardiac event” that could have ended his life, in the midst of a ball game, my first thought was if any ballplayer was ever destined to die on a baseball field, it would be him. Lee is the only former major-leaguer […]
The renovations taking place at the Dance Hall are making a huge difference. The roof is complete, the building is now nice and square, the waters running and new doors and windows make the building a wonderful site. Especially for all the dedicated volunteers and organizers of this project. The […]
Well, I am double stressed out now with not being able to do nearly as much with one hand. I am sure my mom and Clayton are counting the days until my arm is somewhat more normal. My mom hauled me off to my Dr. appt Tuesday in Thunder Bay. […]
Jean Pearson, 91, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. Jean was born August 25, 1930, in Fort Frances to Nina and Harold Matthews. On September 8, 1950, she married the love of her life, Sig Pearson. They had […]
Sadly the family wishes to announce the passing of Sharon Andryshuk, 79, of Fort Frances, Ont., on August 29, 2022, at the La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances. Complete obituary to follow.
It is with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Marlene Yvonne Yuill on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. A complete obituary to follow.
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Terence Rocklin (Terry) LaBelle announces his passing on August 22, 2022, at his home on Couchiching First Nation. Terry was born February 23, 1980, in Emo, Ontario, to Rocklin and Cheryl (Jourdain) LaBelle. Terry spent most of his career in London, […]
Our hearts are broken. She bore her suffering with determination to live life as fully as possible. She was an inspiration. Ruth Passed away on August 18, 2022, at the age of 86. She was born in Fort Frances in 1936, but lived over 50 years in Kenora. She is […]
Wilfred Cyr of Pendleton, Oregon was born on July 1, 1955, in Nagaajiwanaang First Nation, (Northwest Bay) Ontario, and entered into eternal rest on August 22, 2022, at St. Anthony’s hospital in Pendleton, Oregon. Wil was born to Roderick and Lucy (Smith) Cyr, but would also be loved and walked […]
