The sun is shining, making it look like a perfect day, but the wind is continuing to blow from the northwest, making it feel like a frigid mid-January day when, in fact, we are nearing the end of February. The talk in the coffee shops now is focusing on when […]
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This winter certainly has been a tough one. Cold and when it’s not cold, we get snow. Be sure to check your roofs! It Temiskaming District, they are having barns collapse frequently. In Thunder Bay, a new dairy barn that the cattle had been in for just three weeks also […]
I don’t often wrestle with the unhealthy affliction of envy. Not being envious certainly has nothing to do with having an honourable disposition. The reasons are simple and straightforward: I didn’t grow up hungry, I was loved and safe at night, and I had clothes to wear and shoes that […]
After several weeks of being on the road, it was nice to return home last week to get back to some sort of routine and see my friends and family. The weather has not greeted me all that well, with a bunch of snow to plow and frigid temperatures again […]
Anishinaabemowin classes, with instructor Mike Jones, will be held Thursdays at 6 p.m. for 10 weeks starting today (Feb. 21) at the United Native Friendship Centre (downstairs). For more info, contact Susan Councillor at 274-8541 or via e-mail at scouncillor@unfc.org The Muskie girls’ hockey team will host the St. Thomas […]
With a common voice, area reeves, mayors, and chiefs came out in support of Fort Frances council last night to pass a resolution holding the provincial government accountable for making wood from the Crossroute Forest available to any new operator of the idled mill here. It was a great night […]
On Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Robert William Holborn, 79, of R.R.#1, Devlin, Ont. peacefully passed away. A complete announcement to follow.
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Russell MacDonald, 35, of Fort Frances, On. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. A service of celebration and remembrance will be held on Saturday, Fe. 23, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Emo Christian Reformed Church. A complete […]
Cecil Laverne Ogden passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. A complete obituary will follow.
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Edward Joseph (“Joe”) George, with family by his side, on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Joe was born on Oct. 19, 1939 in Fort Frances to Edward and Agnes George (nee […]
On Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, Christopher Roy Galusha, 68, of Fort Frances, Ont. passed away with his family by his side. As per Chris’s wishes, a private family gathering will be held at a later date. A complete announcement to follow.
