I got into a bit of a tussle the other day, a heated argument you might say. I must confess, some of the language wasn’t stellar. As the argument continued, neither side was ready to concede so we arrived at a kind of stalemate and I’m not sure who won, […]
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There has been much discussion in western news media about the decline of democracy throughout the world. In fact last week president Biden called a world conference to talk to world leaders to address this concern. In an article published in Atlantic magazine this past month, titled “The bad guys […]
Dear editor, Not all travellers realize it is mandatory to fill out the ArriveCAN app before returning to the Canadian side of the border. I did not have my receipt ready for customs on the ArriveCAN app. Border officers state that this is a wide spread problem – but what […]
How’s your memory? About as good as the clutch was in my 54 Merc…. Burnt and slipping? Seems I spend a good part of everyday looking for my keys, glasses, or phone. My late wife Norma, the Pearl of the Orient used to keep me pretty much informed and on […]
I am hoping to have things locked up at the Research Station this week. I was thinking I might finish last week but I got side-tracked. The reports have been dropped off at Emo Feed, but I will remind you that nothing was outstanding last year, other than we experienced […]
Happily, this family of five generations was finally able to share a picture. Right before the Santa Clause parade on November 27, this photo was taken. Young Ivy is being held by her great great Grandmother Eloise Camirand, and surrounded by G’Ma Sheila Jackson, Great Nanna Carla Mose and father […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Roberta Westover, on December 8, 2021, at the age of 85, at her home. Joan was born on March 22, 1936, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Marshall and Gladys Bolton. She grew up in Fort Frances and, after […]
Manito-makoose – Waushusk doodem (muskrat clan) It is with heavy hearts that the family of Christal Henderson announces her passing on Sunday December 5, 2021, at the LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Christal was born on February 11, 1994, in Fort Frances to Eleanor Faye Hunter and Chris […]
It is with great sadness we mourn the passing of Judy Kaufman who passed away December 8, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Judy was born in Ottawa on December 19,1958, to Rae and Theresa Reid. Judy attended French school in Ottawa and went on to Algonquin College to study forestry. […]
Leonard Rodney Hyatt of Moose Jaw and formerly of Devlin, Ont., passed away Dec. 1, 2021. Len was born Oct. 29, 1961, the youngest of six children, and was raised on the family farm south of Devlin. Growing up, Len helped with the farm chores and at an early age […]
With great sadness the family of James (Jim) Keesic announce his passing on December 6, 2021. Jim was born in Red Lake, Ontario, on October 20, 1944. Jim is survived by his siblings Jessie, Robert and Mary-Jane; wife Mary of 47 years; children Gordon, Faye (spouse Roy), Steven (spouse Noemi); […]
