Dear editor, We are never too old to learn. Has that ever hit home in the last few years for me. The term ‘Doctrine of Discovery’ was alien to me until I heard Mr. Robert Horton speak at the Metis Hall a couple years ago. It was so totally new […]
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Ziggy was moving kind of slow the other morning as he limped up to the Debating Table at the Bakery in Rainy River. “Haven’t got that new hip scheduled yet?” I inquired as we all held out our cups for a refill. Ziggy obliged and the put on another pot […]
Devlin Little League is back for 2022! They hope to have four Divisions: 4-6, 7-9, 10-11 and 12 and up. The fee is $30 and includes a T-shirt and two games per week. Space is limited, so sign up soon! There is a registration form on the Devlin little league […]
OK Spring, we are impatiently waiting on you. We had those few days of a test run and we all enjoyed you, so please come back. I know I have been reminded it is better for the snow to leave us slowly, but I do not think it is necessary […]
On Thursday, March 17, 2022, Lawrence Rae Macklem, born in 1952 in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Marjorie and Milford Rae, died peacefully at his home on Blue Lake. His last day was a good one, he puttered about the house and the yard working on projects… digging a hole in […]
The family of Arnold Elton Irvine, announce his passing on March 24, 2022, at the age of 82. He was born on April 11, 1939, at the family residence in Mather Township North of Emo, near Finland. He was the youngest son of Roy and Alva (Moulton) Irvine who lived […]
It is with heavy hearts that we have been parted from our dad, Sidney Alfred Ward on March 26, 2022, after his having lived a life full of joy and laughter. We were grateful to have been able to celebrate his 87th birthday only a few weeks back. Mom, (Joan) […]
Wewizhigo’inini – Muskrat Clan It is with profound heartache that the family of Scott Smith announces his passing on Saturday March 19, 2022, in Mitaanjigamiing First Nation. Scott was born on October 22, 1991, in Fort Frances, Ont., to Derek and Patty Smith. He grew up in Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, […]
Donna Violet Wasykowski, 87, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at the La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Donna was born on October 11, 1934, in Fort Frances to Marshall and Gladys Bolton. She grew up in Fort Frances and chose to make it […]
My list of inspiring writers who happen to be Indigenous is a long one – Thomas King with his entertaining wit, Tanya Talaga and her insightful wisdom, Richard Wagamese for inspiration and calm, Harold R Johnson and his important stories. I would struggle to pick a favourite. On that list […]
As much as I have a soft spot for Canada’s 1986 World Cup soccer team, it’s worth noting that its comparison to the Canadian team that will go to Qatar this year, pandemic and wartime permitting, is really not much of a comparison at all. The ’86 World Cup team […]
Living on the north end of Lake of the Woods, we have some of the best ice fishing opportunities in the World. I consider myself spoiled when you consider we can catch walleye, pike, perch, crappie, lake trout, burbot and whitefish all in the same day. It’s a great place […]
