His family sadly announces his passing on November 10, 2020, at Boundary Trails Hospital following a struggle with cancer. He was born on June 10, 1950 to Aurise (Guimond) Hogue and L. A. Hogue in Fort Frances, Ontario. He attended St. Mary’s School, graduated from Fort High and later attended […]
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It is with great sadness that the family of Sophie Ballan announces her passing on Thursday, December 10, 2020 in Thunder Bay, Ont. at the age of 90. She was united in marriage to Peter Ballan on February 26, 1949. Sophie was predeceased by her parents; husband Pete on December […]
It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Devin Edward Ball, age 28, on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Devin was born on June 27, 1992 in Fort Frances, Ontario and lived with his family in Devlin until he graduated from […]
This holiday season brings with it mixed and complicated emotions. It has been a year of challenges for all Ontarians. My thoughts turn to those who have lost loved ones, those who will be disappointed because they cannot celebrate with extended family members in person, those who will miss out […]
Dear editor, As I sit looking at the newspapers from the past few weeks it is apparent to me that a lot of learning is needed. Please be patient with me as I explain and share some of my own knowledge and opinions. First, let’s talk about racism. (I expect […]
Dear editor, I have been reading the discussion around colonization road with considerable interest. It makes me proud to be part of this community. It is clear that much thought has gone into so many of the letters published in the media. There is a lot of empathy for those […]
Dear Santa, My name is Damen Forbes. I am 7 years old. I want a new Xbox and I want a new remote that is golden and rainbow. I also want magnetic beads. I have been good. I hope I am not on the naughty list. From Damen Forbes. Grade […]
Tomorrow is the last day for the Riverside Foundation for Health Care silent action Christmas Appeal. Bidding ends at 4 p.m. Friday. See the collection of unique, locally sourced gifts at riversidefoundation.ca/christmas-appeal. All proceeds will go towards making the Rainycrest activity room more functional and beautiful. Fall Workshops with Fort […]
To gauge the reaction of the First Nations community regarding the Colonization Road name change debate, we hand delivered 200 flyers on Couchiching FN, and e-mailed copies to community leadership. We asked what the word colonization meant to them, whether the change would be meaningful, and asked for suggestions on […]
It is the time of year when many of us drag boxes from deep in the closet, from under the basement stairs, from the garage and as we open up the containers we celebrate what “was” more than what “is” or what “will be” and that is the very nature […]
