Finnegan is my cat. He used to be part of a furniture-scratching duo, Olympic level. I’m sure you can guess the name of his partner if you put some thought to it. Casey. Casey and Finnegan were brothers, two tiny malnourished abandoned orange kittens who found sanctuary in my house. […]
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I planted a garden this year just like many others in this pandemic year. It was not a large garden measuring a scant three feet by eight feet. It was a raised garden so that I didn’t have to bend over to weed or pick vegetables. The rows of radishes, […]
Megan Walchuk
Although it hasn’t enjoyed the fanfare and photo-ops of a traditional school year, remote learning has quietly begun at kitchen tables across the region this week. As with all new systems, there will be bumps and growing pains. An entirely new schooling system created in a matter of months is […]
Born to Aubree McQuaker and Miles Parker, of Rainy River, Ontario, a boy, Axayl William Leger, weighing 6 lbs 11 oz on August 29, 2020 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
Due to COVID-19, there will be a small gathering for family on Sunday, September 13, at 2:00 p.m. outside 514 Central Ave. Dress warmly.
Attention Bowlers! Join us at Plaza Lanes for the Thursday Afternoon Bowling League beginning today. Bowling starts at 1:00 p.m. and is open to male and female bowlers of all ages. COVID-19 safety is in place and masks are mandatory. For more information or to register call Debbie at 274-9160. […]
It was warm today, the sun persistent, but trying not to be hot, surpassing that threshold without intention. August is ending, as I write this, the calendar waiting for lift-off, for the checkered flag that says August is over. I have noticed that conversations have shifted from planning backyard picnics […]
By Robin McCormick
Emo long-term residents returned home last week, on Sept 1. They had been moved to Rainycrest after an air conditioner problem in June forced the the Emo Long-Term Care to close. Along with a new air conditioning unit being installed, updates were done. Residents will return to a freshly cleaned, […]
Bassin’ For Bucks will take place this coming weekend in Sioux Narrows. I had forgotten about the tournament until I was remined in a blog by Bryan Gustafson who was presenting several ideas on lures on his Facebook page. It is one of the few tournaments that will have run […]
Erva Fay Pfannmuller, 88, of Fort Frances, Ont. passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the La Verendrye General Hospital. A public service will not be held and a complete obituary will follow.
