ISENSEE-Born to Monique and Garrick of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Camille Ember Elise, weighing 7lbs on June 29, 2020 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

LUCK-Born to Mandy and Ray of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Harper Valerie, on June 28, 2020 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

I was listening to CBC Radio the other day. Thor Sigfusson was speaking with Jane Adey about a project in the Reykjavik Harbour, Iceland, called Ocean Cluster House, a project Mr. Sigfusson is very proud of Thor. What a great name, reeks of strength and purpose, doesn’t it? Anyway, Mr. […]

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 […]

Robin McCormick
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 […]

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 […]