DID YOU KNOW? Not wearing a Lifejacket or PFD (Personal Flotation Device) is a major contributing factor in many boating-related deaths. Think of a Lifejacket or PFD as your seatbelt for the water; it’s your best defense if an unexpected situation arises. The evidence is compelling: 8 out of 10 […]
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Well, I think we were all happy to see the forecast was finally calling for a dry week and before I even got home from work Monday it rained. It wasn’t a crazy amount but plenty enough when you don’t need or want it. I am thinking there will be […]
The LaVallee Seniors Committee organized another well attended and thoroughly enjoyed event. On Friday, July 25, 24 seniors from the district had a tour of New Gold Mine. New Gold provided bottled water and snacks for everyone, which was much appreciated on a hot day. A guide provided commentary and […]
I have grandchildren visiting, the best of summer. We have been swimming, riding the neighbour’s paddle boat, kayaking, roasting marshmallows, applying sunblock like a responsible grandparent. But I noticed something about myself that I was only mildly aware of, and an old memory surged to the surface. I am a […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Join us Saturday, July 26th at 1PM at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung for the Traditional Opening of Bakaan nake’ii ngii-izhi-gakinoo’amaagoomin “We Were Taught Differently.” This powerful exhibit examines the Indian residential school experience, particularly Cecilia Jeffrey and St. Mary’s and with mention of all six schools in Treaty #3. The traditional […]
By Liz Adam
Life Coach’s Corner
Life Coach’s Corner
We hear quite a lot about time management and money management but not much about mind management, which is the source of all other kinds of management, skills, and emotions. With the challenges we are all facing in the world and each in our own lives, I felt a series […]
I love comedy and have a long list of comedians whom I watch repeatedly. Laughter has tremendous strength to reshape a day, to soften a difficult circumstance, to help heal a broken heart. Rick Mercer has always been a Canadian favourite, but his star is shining even brighter in these […]
Lawrence Everett Carter passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, in Fort Frances, Ontario, surrounded by his beloved daughters and family. He was born on March 8, 1947, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to the late Maxine McNeill, and George Carter. As a young child, Lawrence was joined by four siblings and […]
On July 10, 2025, the family of Dominic “Allan” Cormack were informed of his passing on an outlaying island by Prince Rupert, British Columbia Allan was born in Hamiota, Manitoba, on September 23, 1969, to Henry Cormack and Brenda Cormack Angus (Curtis). Allan leaves behind to mourn his loss his […]
Zoongi gaaboweh Makwa – Wasisii dotem Strong Standing Bear We are sad to announce the sudden passing of our beloved son Jamie Kelly (J Darrk), age 33, on July 16, 2025. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 30, 1992. Raised in Onigaming First Nation. Deeply mourned by Mother Lori-Lee […]
On Thursday, October 26, 2023, Beverley Bentha (Bowman) Inoue, age 80, passed away in Mesa, Arizona. She was born to John and Fanny Bowman on July 11, 1943, in Devlin, Ontario, Canada. More precisely, Beverley came into the world in the backseat of a car on Highway 71 between Devlin […]
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Karl Lipinski on July 15, 2025, with family by his side. Karl was born September 13, 1935, to Ignace and Mary (Wisniewski) in North Norfolk, Manitoba. The family then moved to Fort Frances […]
