It dawned sunny and warm. Blue sky! Really our first, so it is time for the sunglasses. Our hotel in Suzhou was very nice and everyone has survived their illnesses so far. After breakfast it’s all aboard for more site seeing. Our guide Jackie launched into our morning Chinese class…All […]
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Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Josh Colling has been the LaVallee/Alberton/Chapple/Emo Fire Chief for close to five years. He has enjoyed his position immensely working with the local volunteer firefighters. Josh and his girlfriend Chandra Wiley, made their home in Devlin, even though she has had to remain in the USA due to her career […]
I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Canada Day! The weather was amazing! I went to Mine Centre for a little Bliss Fishing. Most times I like to brag about catching most of the fish but this time it wasn’t the case. I started with a broken line, then my boyfriend […]
Ah spring. The grass is green and the mower is just begging to be fired up. The grass on the golf course is also green and the golf cart is ready to roll. The water on the river is sparkling, the outboard is fueled, the minnow bucket filled, and that […]
One of my favourite fishing locations on earth is Shoal Lake. Located west of Kenora along the Manitoba border, Shoal Lake is connected to Lake of the Woods via Ash Rapids. It’s a big body of water, with parts on the main basin that you can’t see across. It’s remote, […]
Summertime always offers a bountiful harvest of fresh fruit and berries; and blueberries, are by far, one of my favorite. They are not only packed full of nutrition and flavour but are also a very versatile cooking ingredient.Upon any investigation into foods that are rich in antioxidants, you will always […]
Birthdays are a source of fear and trepidation for many, a sign they are one step closer to the end of the line. I prefer a much different perspective every time July 13 rolls around. The way I look at it, it’s a reason for me to celebrate when that […]
My granddaughter is visiting, and she will be nine months old in less than a week. I am completely fascinated by her and I hope she is equally fascinated by me. She is talking in the background to one of her toys or stuffed animals and she uses different sounds […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Georgina Ruth Kirkrude, age 59, on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Fort Frances, Ontario. Georgina was born in Rainy River, Ontario. She lived in Morson until she was 7 years old then moved to […]
It is with great sadness the family of Neil Kaus announce his peaceful passing on July 4, 2020 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Long Term Care. Ivan “Neil” Kaus was born on October 7, 1938 in Sleeman, Ontario to the late Erhard and Olive Kaus. He was the […]
Tami Rae Morrison, 34, of Fort Frances, ON passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in Thunder Bay, ON. Tami was born on March 15, 1986 in Fort Frances. She enjoyed attending Pow Wows, hockey games and spending time with her family and friends. When she was a young girl […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend Doris Ellen Pelletier, age 68, on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Bethesda Regional Health Centre after a valiant battle with cancer. Doris was predeceased by her daughter Nicolle at the […]
