Be careful what you wish for, was a common recitation of my mother’s while I was growing up. She also said bad luck was as easy to find as good, so hope or ask for neither. I was thinking this morning of her stance on too much of a good […]
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It’s ice fishing season. Have I got everything, rod, tip up, cooler, frost bite remedy, snacks, hand and foot warmers? Yeah that’s about it! No, wait – bait. What’ll it be? Worms? The ground is frozen. Minnows? No money. Blew it all on beer. Time to get creative. Take a […]
As I changed the load of dried clothes in the dryer, I also emptied the lint container that was totally covered with fibres from the polyester cotton blended shirts that I enjoy wearing. They are comfortable and easy to care for. But week after week, fibers fill the filter that […]
Teresa (Terri) Ann Ashworth, 66, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 at the LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Her brief battle with cancer ended peacefully with the love and support of her family and friends. Terri was born to Daniel and Nancy Connor on March […]
In loving memory of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, auntie and friend who passed away on Friday, Feb. 21 peacefully. Sadie was an extraordinary beautiful person inside and out, who cared deeply about people – especially her family. Married to Alex who predeceased her in 2016, they both showed us how […]
Margaret Koles, 90, of Rainycrest Long Term Care, Fort Frances, Ontario passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 with her family by her side. Margaret was born on Dec. 23, 1929 in Gegeny, Hungary and she migrated to Canada on Dec. 24, 1972, settling in Fort Frances. She was […]
Nii gaan ka mi gook The family of Darlene Annette Morrison is heartbroken to announce her passing on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born on July 4, 1964 in Fort Frances to Albert and June Morrison. Darlene leaves behind her […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Arlo Wilfred Jewell announces his passing on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at Atikokan General Hospital with his family by his side. Arlo fought a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Arlo was born Dec. 3, 1941 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Gilbert […]
It’s easy to live in the moment. To enjoy the highs of life, like the comfort of a delicious meal or the thrill of watching your team win. But how often do we sit back and appreciate what went into the creation of our experience? For us, it’s just a […]
With spring comes events in our rural communities. The Shamrock Tea and Bake Sale takes place Friday March 13 at the Emo Hospital cafeteria from 1-3 p.m. Admission is $5.00. There will be baking and goodies to purchase. All monies raised assist Emo Hospital projects. The Auxiliary would like to […]
The few weeks that I got to spend down in Florida recently was a nice break from our long Canadian winter. But after being home for a week or so, I can tell you it’s nice to be back. I like that we get four seasons here in Northwest Ontario […]
