COPENACE-Born to Shannon Kelly and Matthew Copenace, of Nestor Falls, Ontario, a boy, Benjamin Asher Tate, weighing 5 lbs 4 oz on May 12, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
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The “Walk for Alzheimer’s” is slated for Saturday, June 10 along the La Verendrye Parkway. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Sorting Gap Marina, with a warm-up to follow at 10:45. The walks will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a barbecue. To register and start fundraising, visit www.walkforalzheimers.ca […]
It’s no secret that jigs catch more walleyes every year than any other type of lure across Sunset Country. Jigs come in a variety of styles, sizes, and colours, and they can be used in all depths of water–making them the perfect choice in most situations on our lakes and […]
Yay! Summer has arrived. I really enjoy the heat, and we are getting plenty of wind to cool you down and keep the bugs away. We had 3.5 mm of rain at home on Friday night although the Emo Agricultural Research Station received 22 mm. Quite a difference. But even […]
When I was little, I desperately wanted a house with a veranda–the kind of veranda that wrapped around the house like a giant hug, keeping everyone safe. You know, an inviting place to spend time. I imagined sitting in a large wicker chair or in a big swing, or maybe […]
The rash of used needles being discarded carelessly around town is a community health issue that needs to be addressed immediately. Seemingly concerned more about defending its needle exchange program, the local Northwestern Health Unit looks to be downplaying the matter–blaming social media for making the problem seem more widespread […]
Dear editor: I am writing to voice my support for the Far North Electoral Boundaries Commission. The commission has been struck to make recommendations to the provincial government about whether to create one or two additional electoral ridings out of the current ridings of Kenora-Rainy River and Timmins-James Bay. While […]
It is an excellent election ploy, with hidden benefits for both the Liberal federal and provincial governments. Ontario’s Liberal government is promising major changes to labour laws that will see the minimum wage rise to $15 per hour on Jan. 1, 2019. The current rate will rise to $14 per […]
The family would like to extend an invitation for family and friends to attend the committal service for Margaret Grace Rahn (nee Canfield) on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Barwick Cemetery in Chapple Township.
With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Mike Pegler, 84, of Emo, Ont., on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the Emo Health Centre. Mike was born on Dec. 7, 1932 in London, England to Francis and Marie Peglar. He came to Canada in 1968. Mike worked as a […]
It is with great sorrow that we say goodbye to Sterling Bruyere. He passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Sterling was born on Feb. 22, 1947 to George and Bella Bruyere. He was part of a set of twins, and […]
