It is with great sadness that the family of Fred Edward Kropelin announce his passing on March 18, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Fred was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on June 14, 1946, to Fred and Emily (nee Ducharme) Kropelin. Left to cherish his memory are […]
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Debbie Ballard
It took six weeks. Six long and painful weeks to get rid of the pain in my shoulders and neck. Six weeks of daily exercises, six weeks of chiro and massage. Six weeks of heated bean bags, Tylenol, Advil and a big jug of Biofreeze. This week I finally noticed […]
My daughter was 13 the last time her country could brag about winning the Stanley Cup and, while always a hockey fan, she doesn’t really remember it as a “where-were-you-when-it-happened?” moment. After all, teenage girls have other things on their minds, as she knows with her own 13-year-old hockey fan […]
This is the year to discover Canada. From Labrador Newfoundland to the Yukon to British Columbia, every province and territory is beckoning you. One can travel the miles of yellow canola flowers or the deep blue colours of flax. With a light breeze they are oceans of colour. Or you […]
Liz Adam
Life Coach's Corner
Life Coach's Corner
I’ve recently taken on a project that has felt very overwhelming for me at times. For this month’s column I decided to research how to handle projects that are hard for us in some way, and share what I found. So here are some ideas that can help us tackle […]
Jeers to Trump and his United States of Arrogance! For the last 30 years I have supported Minnesota’s economy by travelling a few times a year to enjoy rad trips for fun, entertainment, casinos, dining and shopping, and now I am a Canadian citizen that is not comfortable travelling or […]
Growing potatoes seems to be one of the most popular topics among gardeners. There are many myths created about the proper way to grow potatoes. This article is meant to provide you with an outline of what conditions a potato needs to thrive and produce a large crop, a few […]
DID YOU KNOW? Canada is facing a critical and escalating shortage of firefighters. The number of volunteer firefighters, which stood at over 126,000 in 2016, has plummeted by more than 38,600 as of 2024. This significant decline leaves numerous communities across our vast country dangerously understaffed, jeopardizing their ability to […]
Well, I am not in the best of moods these days and the weather is a big part of it. (Yes, I know we cannot change that.) Friday night and Saturday’s weather was nothing but a disaster. Wet calves and strong winds are just a recipe for disaster. Thankfully the […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Marilyn Alice Louise Allan, 81, passed away on March 14, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
The family of Margaret King, 67, of Rainy River, Ontario, are saddened to announce her passing on March 18, 2025, at Rainy River Hospital. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Phyllis Rae Kivari, longtime resident of Castlegreen Co-operative and most recently Bethammi Nursing Home, started her heavenly journey on February 20, 2025, with her daughters by her side. Born on March 18, 1935, she was the first daughter of Benjamin and Lila (Shannon) Hadley. Phyl (who disliked the name “Phyllis”) […]
