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It’s that time of the year. Autumn leaves, crisp mornings and the male of the species at his arrogant peak. Steam spouts from his nostrils into the frosty air as he paws the earth. He bellows forth his challenge and strides forth boldly yet cautiously through the forest, to meet […]
There will be a Halloween event October 29th. at 71 Mctavish Road LaVallee Township. From 4-8 p.m. Come in costume. There will be two different trails. Be sure to wear appropriate foot as trails can be muddy. Chilli, Bannok and hotdogs will be served. Treat bags for kids will be […]
I am sure I have likely mentioned before that after I get my annual pay cheque for my calves I like to always try and do an upgrade on the house of some kind. I wasn’t sure what that would be this year but that changed rather quickly. I was […]
It is with very heavy hearts that the family of Murry Angus Snider wish to announce his unexpected passing on the morning of Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at LaVerendrye Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario. Murry was born on March 5, 1950, to Garnet and Ruby Snider in Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan. He […]
On Thursday, October 14, 2021, Rory Bird Ozaawaabineshi left the physical world. He leaves behind his loving wife Daniella and his children Dacotah, Lincoln, Cassius, and Brooklyn. Rory also leaves behind his parents Sharon (Foy) and Dave Harney; as well his siblings Amber and Richard Bird and Birch Johnson; grandparents […]
It is with deep sadness, the family announces the passing of Robert Edgar Thomas Bliss, age 96, of Mine Centre, Ontario at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ontario on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Robert was born July 2, 1925, in Fort Frances, son of the late Edgar (Ed) and […]
I am in Vancouver, a city too big to be enticing, too busy to be encouraging, in “too big a’ hurry” to be welcoming. I don’t belong here, but my daughter does. This is home to her. I live in a place that by the time the snow flies I […]
Dettmar Erwin Ruppenstein, 90, of Fort Frances, Ont. was called to be with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Dettmar was born on June 3, 1931, in Tunnischken, Kreis Elchniederung to Max and Anna […]
Open water fishing started for me way back in January when I left home, towing my boat to Florida for the start of the Bassmaster Elite Series season. Up until last week, I never had more than a couple of week long stretches where I didn’t use my boat. I […]
Full confession. Last week, I identified my greatest moment covering the games people play was seeing Reggie Jackson hit three home runs on three pitches in Game 6 of the World Series. And that was my “sports” highlight for the World Series, the year 1977 and the career. However, my […]
March 27, 1929 – October 15, 2021 Barney passed away peacefully at the Bayview nursing home, Point Claire, Quebec, at the age of 92. Barney was preceded in death by his wife Lois after 61 years of marriage. He is survived by his son Mark (Chantal) and will be missed […]
