Today marks Orange Shirt Day in Canada – a day when we recognize that Every Child Matters. The national day grew from Phyllis Webstad’s story of being forced to give up her new orange shirt she proudly wore to her first day of school at St. Joseph Mission residential school […]
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I was thinking of rules the other day and the unwillingness of some of us to follow any kind of instruction, to obey as it were, rules meant for the benefit of the greater good, such as not running red lights or driving while impaired, paying for goods and services […]
Robin McCormick
The annual Rainy Lake Fall Classic was a success. Dale LaBelle and his crew were able to have the tournament go smoothly even with COVID restrictions. A total of 38 teams competed, which was a good showing considering teams from the States weren’t allowed this year. The anglers were pleased […]
Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement on Orange Shirt Day: “Today, we acknowledge the long-lasting, multi-generational impact of the residential school system on Indigenous communities, our province and our country. For more than 100 years, Indigenous children across Canada were removed from their families and […]
I often compare our Canadian governing system to that of the United States. We follow a parliamentary system whereas the United States is a Republic Style of government. In Canada, the governing party – whether Liberal, Conservative or New Democratic – governs by having either a coalition of two or […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Cindy Lee Olson at the age of 58, of Lake of the Woods Twp on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the Rainy River Hospital with her family by her side. Cindy was born on December 9, 1961 in Nipigon, Ontario to parents Theresa […]
In just eight years, Orange Shirt Day has become a truly recognizable campaign drawing attention to the damage residential schools caused across our country and specifically to a little six year old girl named Phyllis. Orange shirt day is a movement which officially began in 2013 but in reality it […]
I was fortunate to be able to take off a few days last week and do some much needed tasks at home. We are at a good spot her at the Station but now we really need to get cleaning seed and doing some data! We will. This week that […]
There are three common pests in our region that will cause damage to oak trees and the damage seems to be quite prevalent this season. Below are descriptions of the damage you may see and the insect so you can diagnose the problem yourself. Insect damage can be more […]
Elizabeth “Betty” Maybee, age 81 years passed away at home on September 22, 2020. Elizabeth (Betty) Maybee (nee Paldio) was born in Sutherland township, Ontario in 1939. She was the youngest of the three children born to Joseph and Elizabeth Paldio. Betty and the boys were raised on the farm, […]
While I was driving to Alabama on Saturday for my upcoming Bassmaster Elite Series tournament at Lake Guntersville, a bunch of my friends back home were making me jealous, catching some monster Sunset Country bass. Several tournaments took place across the region over the weekend, on Shoal Lake, Lake of […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Jean Kawulia announces her passing on Wednesday September 23, 2020. Jean was born on April 14, 1935 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Clifford and Myrtle Williams. She lived in Fort Frances all her life. She was united in marriage to William […]
