It is with great sadness we wish to announce the sudden passing of our dad, grandfather and great-grandfather, William Bodnar. Bill was born on Dec. 21, 1935 in Springfield, Man. to Joseph and Domina Bodnar. At age 17, his family relocated to Alberton Township, where they had a coal hauling […]
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John Albert Laurence Budreau, “Larry” for short, was born in Rainy River, Ont. on Oct. 11, 1944. He was the fourth child born to Leland and Mary Budreau. He spent his early years growing up on the Beckman Fur Farm, now known as Oak Grove Camp. His early schooling was […]
Dear editor, The theme for International Women’s Day 2019 celebrated on March 8 of each year is #BalanceForBetter, which means we are working towards a world where gender balance will drive a better work experience. International Women’s Day was created in order to celebrate the historical, cultural, and political achievements […]
Before I went up to Winnipeg last week for the Mid-Canada Boat Show, I got out fishing for an afternoon with some friends from Michigan that were passing through town. Because of the cold weather and snow conditions I was not that excited about going fishing but I promised them […]
I am so looking forward to warmer days. It doesn’t even have to be summer–just warmer! Even when the temperatures are a bit better, we still have a cold wind. I honestly can say this has been my most worrisome weather for calving. I always have cold weather but normally […]
One of the rules in my five-year-old grandson’s classroom is “no hugging.” When I heard this, I was puzzled. I know we are called upon to be vigilant in our awareness of, and recognizing and preventing, physical abuse but I’m still wondering. I’m thinking back to the first few days […]
Jim passed away on Feb. 1, 2019 in Tucson, Ariz., the place he loved and enjoyed for 12 years after he retired. Jim was a proud member of the I.B.E.W. and the Royal Canadian Legion. He curled for many years and enjoyed golfing, boating, and fishing, and also spent many […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Donna Marie Scott, 69, of Fort Frances, Ont., announces her sudden passing on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Donna was born on March 24, 1949 in Emo, Ont. to Crem and Hazel Seed. She was […]
With profound sadness, the family announces the sudden passing of Larry Nordin, 88, of Bergland, Ont., at his residence on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. Larry was born on Feb. 28, 1930 in Rainy River, Ont. to Harry and Mabel Nordin. He was united in marriage to Gwenneth Langstaff on Aug. […]
It is with great sorrow that the Reashore/Henderson families announce the passing of our beloved mother and Baba (Grandma and Great-Grandma) on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. Rose was born to John and Mary Gresco/Gresko on May 16, 1939 on their farm near […]
Even though the temperatures haven’t risen above the freezing mark, and the wind still chills the body through to the bones, I’m ready to begin making plans for the cabin. Each year, we look at potential projects to make the cabin more enjoyable. One year it was all new insulated […]
