Bill Michl As a volunteer at the family centre, I am deeply disturbed by what is happening on social media. First, a little history. Monica Sus and Traci Lochman started the Family Centre over two years ago. It was intended as a place where anyone one could come to grab […]
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ANDERSON BEAUCHEMIN-Born to Dene Anderson and Chris Beauchemin, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, David Michael, weighing 5 lbs 11 oz on March 18, 2020 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gail Helen (Livingston) Fulford 71, of Fort Frances, Ont. on Sunday, March 29, 2020 in the comfort of her home. A complete obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home.
Following the Bassmaster Classic tournament last week in Alabama, my wife Shelby and I headed east to South Carolina to spend a couple of days at Santee Copper Reservoir where I have a tournament scheduled for later in April. We have three Bassmaster Elite Series events booked over the next […]
Here is hoping that you are all safe and obeying the rules of self isolation. I believe that we need to take this very seriously as I don’t think any of us want to lose any of our community members because of carelessness. I am thankful that for the most […]
I hate this virus. I hate the insecurity that it has brought into our lives. I hate that I don’t know what will happen after the 14 days of self isolation. Will the self isolation be extended for another one, three or six months? I feel helpless. When will life […]
Beating this COVID19 thing should be a snap for the Rainy River District. Personally I have very limited social contact as most folk in town will cross the street to avoid talking to me. When they have a juicy bit of gossip they want released to the press, they phone […]
I sometimes, okay often, actually just a hair above always, beat myself up about my introvertedness. I don’t think that’s a word; it should be. I wilt in friendly gatherings. I have no genetic predisposition for small talk. I struggle to breathe in large crowds. Turns out, I was just […]
Melanie Mathieson
The Gardening Guru
The Gardening Guru
By starting seeds indoors you can often extend your growing season by up to ten weeks. This can be very beneficial for plants that have a longer “days to maturity” time frame. You can even start some of the newer hybrid varieties with shorter “days to maturity” time frames indoors […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Hats off to many local businesses for practicing safe precautions with COVID-19. Last week Devlin’s made a sign available for all customers stating “if you are not well please DO NOT ENTER!” If you see more then a few vehicles out front, wait a few minutes to allow people their […]
It is with great sadness the family of Jack George Barnard 73 of Emo, Ontario announce his passing on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the La Verendrye Hospital. Jack was born to parents George and Ann Barnard on May 12, 1946 in Armstrong, Ontario. Jack was a carpenter by trade […]
