I’m well aware I have passed my “best before date,” though I’m not exactly certain when that happened. I still, with surprising frequency, wander around feeling unchanged from my 20-something self. But when I least expect it, my reflection in a mirror or window changes all that. When I glance […]

The main argument behind the push to establish fixed election dates every four years was to prevent the party in power from sending voters to the polls when the timing was most convenient for it. But while trying to eliminate crass partisanship from when elections are called was a noble […]

Are you someone who is comfortable with change? Are you ready to grab on to the latest technology and products? Have you loaded up your vehicle with all the latest safety monitoring gadgetry? Or are you someone who clings to the present? As I sat discussing technology on Saturday afternoon, […]

It is with great shock and sadness to announce the unexpected loss of our beloved Sheldon Ronald Ross Tuesday on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Sheldon was born on July 7, 1984 in Kenora, Ont. to Ross Tuesday and Vivian Mandamin. He was the eldest of his seven siblings. He grew […]

Sadly, the family announces the passing of Cliff Gaudry, 72, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Saturday, June 10, 2017. As per Cliff’s wishes, cremation will take place and a family memorial will follow at a later date. A complete obituary to follow. Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com

Sadly, the family announces the passing of Kathy Rose, 61, of Rainy River, Ont., on Friday, June 9, 2017 at the Rainy River Health Centre, with her children by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was born on Oct. 5, 1955 in Dauphin, Man. to George and […]

Keri-Lynn Reader McSwain passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, June 11, 2017. She leaves behind her parents, Sheri and Jim Reader; children, Jessica and Owen Baxter, and their father, David Baxter; and siblings, Kelly (Trevor) Dubois and her children, Tristan and Nicholas, Michael Reader and his daughter, Jacqueline, […]

A celebration of life service for Linda M. Morrisseau will be held Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church at Couchiching First Nation. Fr. Alan Albao will officiate, with interment at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery. Linda is survived by her sons, Darren, Kevin, […]

JONES-FOY-Born to Rayan Skead and Mitchell Jones-Foy, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Claire Evalene, weighing 6 lbs 7 oz on May 31, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

MARTIN-Born to Laverne and Lydia, nee Priest, of Stratton, Ontario, a boy, Nicolas Walter, weighing 8 lbs 11 oz on May 25, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.