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 […]

Feb 2, 1924-Sept 23, 2020 Dr Brian Johnstone passed away after a brief illness on Sept 23, 2020 at the age of 96. Dr Johnstone was born in Mt. Gambier, S Australia. His family emigrated to England in 1933. He joined the RAF in 1942 and trained as a pilot […]

Mr. Denis DeGagné, age 86 years, passed away peacefully at Hogarth-Riverview Manor on Sunday, September 27, 2020 with family at his side. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 9, 2020 when family and friends will gather at St. Agnes R.C. Church for the Funeral Mass beginning at 1:30 […]

Born to Feather Friday and Donovan Jourdain, of Couchiching First Nation, Ontario, a girl, İilyah Little Feather, weighing 9 lbs 11 oz on September 8, 2020 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Raven Tuesday-Archie and Will Handorgan, of Morson, Ontario, a boy, Thunder Gerald Bentley, weighing 10 lbs 6 oz on September 13, 2020 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

The family of Denis A. DeGagné, 8 6 of Thunder Bay, is deeply saddened to announce his passing on Sunday September 27 2020. Arrangements are pending in the care of Sargent and Son of Thunder bay www.sargentandson.com. A complete obituary will follow.

The LaBelle’s Rainy Lake Fall Bass Classic is set to run Saturday, September 26. The first boat launches at 8:00 a.m. and weigh-ins start at 4:00 p.m. COVID safety measures will be in place. To register for the tournament or for more info, text Dale LaBelle at 275-9470 or call […]

I learned to drive before I turned sixteen. That wasn’t uncommon for a farm kid. Deb and I used to take her dad’s farm truck out for a spin on the back roads, sitting on the edge of the seat in order to push the clutch in completely and trying […]

By Todd Sellers

The Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation (LOWWSF) and its Directors mourn the loss of the Right Honourable John Napier Turner PC CC QC, former Prime Minister of Canada and LOWWSF supporter and mentor. Lake of the Woods has lost a great friend and champion for the lake. Mr. […]