Canada produces 1.6 percent of the world’s greenhouse gases. Leading the pack on per capita producers is Saudi Arabia followed by Australia, the United States, and then Canada. It makes us a target to do better. Countries like Russia, China, India, the European Union, United States and Germany produce far […]
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In years past, the editors of the newspapers that run The Livewell have asked me to write a Christmas gift idea column. I’ve done it a bunch of times over the years and to be honest it’s a tough one to do without sounding too repetitive. The fact is, I […]
It was my friend Jim’s birthday yesterday. On the morning of his birthday I like to sit with my coffee and compile my mental list of favourite Jim Avis memories and it invariably results in laughter. That is the gift that friendship gives us, memories and stories we can relive […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Shirley Snowball announces her passing on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 at LaV erendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Shirley was born on May 20, 1954 in Fort Frances to George and Rose Snowball. She worked as a homemaker, translator and cook […]
Enjoy Black Friday sales locally! Many Scott Street businesses are offering specials today through Saturday (or even Monday) with some staying open later than usual. See the ad on page A2 of yesterday’s Times or on the Times’ Facebook page. A Christmas lobby sale, hosted by the La Verendrye General […]
Since my last column entry was all about quick breads, I thought it would be appropriate to share one of our family favourite recipes. I am certain that we all have made a banana bread in our lifetimes, but this one embraces the spirit of the season by including cranberries […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Billy Wayash announces his sudden passing on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born on May 1, 1943 in Mitaanjigamiing First Nation to John and Mary Wayash. Billy worked as a trapper, logger […]
Hilde was born Nov. 14, 1934 in Nauholz, Germany to Friedrich and Emma Kramer. As the oldest child, she needed to provide her mother with much help through the difficult war years; she often suffered hunger, fear and cold, at a young age. On March 15, 1957, she was joined […]
Peacefully at his residence on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, Kenneth George Inkster, 70, of Emo Township passed away. As per Ken’s wishes, cremation will take place and a private family service will be held in his memory. Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
With sadness, we announce the passing of our dear baby girl, Sally Olivia Marlene Wright, on Nov. 17, 2019 in Ashern, Man. Sally will be so lovingly missed by her mother, Natasha, and her father, Ronald Wright Jr.; her sister, Ariyah Joyce; great-grandmothers “mama” Marlene Beardy and Judith Wright; and […]
(Theresa) Darlene Linklater, 63, passed away at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. on Tuesday, Nov. 19. 2019. She was born and raised in Fort Frances, Ont. on Nov. 18, 1956 to Eva and Henry Linklater She later moved to Couchiching First Nation and then to Winnipeg, raising […]
Following a long and courageous battle with cancer, Evelyn Elaine Hicks (Peterson) passed away on Nov. 24, 2019 at Rainycrest Long Term Care. Evie was born on Sept. 25, 1944 in Whitehorse, Yukon to Harold and Esther Peterson (Strand). The family then relocated to Fort Frances where she and her […]
