It is with profound sadness that the Elias family announces the loss of Esther Henrietta (Turner) Elias on April 3, 2019 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances with her loving family by her side. Esther was born Nov. 27, 1928 to William and Anna Turner. Esther married Archie […]
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We welcome debate in our newspapers through letters to the editor. We welcome youth activism in our schools and on our streets. This past week we have seen both. Diversity of opinion is welcomed when it is well-reasoned and presents alternative ideas and solutions to issues whether they are community […]
Dear editor: I am writing in response to a letter submitted to your newspaper by Nick Beyak, the son of Senator Lynn Beyak. I want to comment specifically on the inaccurate statements that Mr. Beyak has made about Councillor Douglas Judson, who has-very admirably-used his public office to speak out […]
Dear editor, The following is in response to Nick Beyak’s letter dated April 3, 2019. An inquiry report under the Ethics and Conflict of Interest Code for Senators concerning Senator Lynn Beyak was release on March 19, 2019 confirming letters published on her website did indeed contain racist content. On […]
Dear editor, It would appear as though the only angle that dutiful son Nick Beyak was willing to take in last week’s letter to the editor was to attack Councillor Judson’s personal character and allege ulterior motives regarding Judson’s public criticism of Senator Lynn Beyak, Nick’s mother. My guess is […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
“God’s Great Outdoors” would like to invite everyone to the third-annual “Community Sunrise Service” on Easter Sunday, April 21 at 7 a.m. on Front Street in Emo. A complimentary breakfast will follow at 7:45 a.m. at the Emo Legion sponsored by local businesses.In case of inclement weather, service will be held […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The La Vallee Fire Department is hosting its third annual spaghetti dinner this Saturday (April 13) at the Devlin Hall. The dinner will be served from 4:30-7 p.m. Tickets are available from any La Vallee firefighter and at the municipal office as well as at the door until sold out. […]
Though these dreary days are hard to get excited about, the rain is taking away the snow at least. The barn yard is a wet, greasy mess. THE worst time of the year to have cattle in a contained area. Most people try and sacrifice an area to get them […]
I love the stories my daughters share about the antics of their wee ones. My grandchildren are learning to maneuver through this crazy world and the stories of them make me smile, giggle and guffaw on a regular basis, even the tales that involve emotional meltdowns. The beauty of being […]
On April 1, 2019, with her family at her side Penny Dewitt (nee Bruchkowski) passed away at the age of 53. She leaves to mourn her, sons, Robert McCormick and Shane McCormick; and grandchildren, Brooklyn, Braden and Edward McCormick; as well as her mother, Florence Bruchkowski; siblings, Tom Bruchkowski, Ron […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Gwendolyn Florence Houston (nee Gosselin) announces her death on April 3, 2019 at Sunnybrook Palliative Care in Toronto with family at her side after a determined battle with cancer. Gwendolyn was born in beautiful Northwestern Ontario on Nov. 1, 1937 in […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Joseph Horsman. He passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Peter leaves to mourn the love of his life, Marilyn Horsman; his sons, Rod Horsman, and Bill Horsman (Cindy); his […]
