Dear editor, No paper this last week, as far as I know – at least none arrived in our Rural Route Mailbox this Christmas week. I have always appreciated the Christmas story printed on the Editorial page from the Gospel of Luke. Some other things that “sort of bothered” me […]
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Another year is drawing to a close, but as COVID cases surge locally, and a community mourns the first life lost to COVID in our region, this New Year’s doesn’t feel like the fresh start many were holding out for. There are glimmers of hope: Canada has two approved vaccines. […]
An unsatisfying visit to a franchise restaurant, has compelled me to write this column on nachos. With fierce competition in the restaurant industry, it surprises me that there are any menu options that lack flavour, let alone something as simple as nachos. For approximately ten dollars (plus the cost of […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Allan (Butch) Paul Wyder announces his passing on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the La Verendrye General Hospital. Butch was born on January 19, 1949 in Kenora, Ont. to Joseph and Violet Wyder. He grew up in Kenora, living there until […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Chester Huntley on Monday, December 21, 2020 at the age of 78 years. Dennis died peacefully at Rainycrest with his wife Grace by his side. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Grace, and […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Violet Angus announces her passing at 101 years of age on December 18, 2020. Violet was born October 12, 1919 to John and Hannah Christina (Stevens) Chaval in Emo, Ontario. When she was a young girl, her family moved from Carpenter […]
Mrs. Gloria Dorothy Fadyk (nee Jones), 95, a previous resident of Pioneer Drive, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Southbridge Pinewood Nursing Home. Born, raised, and educated in Fort Frances, she was employed earlier by the O&M pulp and paper company and, after raising her family, became the […]
Shirley Wilson, 95, of Emo, Ontario passed away in the Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre on Monday, December 14, 2020 with family by her side. She was born on August 23, 1925 in Morley Township to George and Edna Alexander (nee Nielson). Shirley grew up on the Danish family’s […]
Peacefully on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances, Sam Matichuk, 87, passed away. Sam was born in Canora, Sask. on April 24, 1933 and later moved to Atikokan, Ontario where he lived and raised his family. He was self-employed as a journeyman electrician and also […]
A stuff-a-bus for pets is being organized for December 19, from 2-6 p.m. at the Peterbilt parking lot on McIrvine Road. Items will be donated to Paws and Claws Fort Frances, and other local rescue organizations. On the wish list are new or used blankets, leashes and collars for cats […]
Dear residents of our health region, This year has been challenging because of COVID-19 – for parents, for small business owners, for essential workers, for everyone. We’ve dealt with a lot, but we have also shown how adaptable, resilient, and effective we can be when we work together for the […]
