The family of John Matthew Sutton sadly announces his passing on Monday, Nov. 23, 2105. John is the beloved husband of Fawn; father of Naomi and Melani; and proud “Poppy” of his “little bums,” Meli-Grace and Logan. There will be a come-and-go gathering to celebrate John’s life on Saturday, Nov. […]
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Elsie Ward, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2105. A complete obituary will follow.
Well, it looks as though winter has arrived. And as much as I enjoyed the milder weather, it certainly would have been nice if we had some cooler temperatures before the snow arrived. It has created quite a mess! It really fools you, as well—thinking you can cruise along walking […]
While Canada has backtracked somewhat on the time frame, some 25,000 immigrants will win the lottery and become permanent residents of Canada by the end of February, including 10,000 by the original target date of Dec. 31. The refugees that Canada is choosing to welcome are women, children, and families. […]
It’s so difficult sometimes to stay in the present. The worries of the future and the sadness of the past always are fighting for our attention. Especially, the worries of the future! I still remember in the late 1950s when my father had a surprise heart attack. Of course, I […]
I fear I feel the sense of hopeless lurking nearby. I feel it every now and then, scratching at the screens; trying to pick the lock. But I hold it back, shout obscenities at its retreat, while I cling to the vision of people welcoming others, putting arms out and […]
Over the past few months, there’s been quite a bit of chatter through various forms of media that the spring bear hunting season is coming back in Ontario. Until this week, my perception was that a new spring season was coming back in 2016—until I caught wind of some heavy […]
“Volunteerism is the rent you pay to live in a good community.” Santa Claus is coming to town on Saturday. There was some doubt this year but fortunately a volunteer has made the difference. Scott Krienke-Turvey stepped forward to pick up the pieces and ensure the community could greet Santa. […]
Rudolf K.F. Zeitlhofer Dear sir: The recent tragic passing of Joyce Cunningham has been duly noted. Joyce was the driving force in the community behind the new public library. Our community owes her a great debt of gratitude for her perseverance in overcoming so many obstacles. What has not received […]
John Basil Riordon, 74, of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. John was born July 20, 1941 in St. Boniface, Man. to Winnieford Greer and John Riordon. He leaves to mourn his son, John Riordon (Tammy), and daughter, Colleen […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Ruth Marie Bodnarchuk announces her passing, with family by her side, on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. Marie was born Aug. 25, 1932 in Stratton, Ont. to the late William and Ruth Bell. Marie’s life was devoted to her children. She raised […]
It is with sadness that the family of Theodorus Johannes Duivenvoorden announces his passing on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at the age of 90, at the Grandview Lodge in Thunder Bay, Ont. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Apolonia (nee Bunnik); daughter, Yvonne; and granddaughter, Fleur. Proud father of […]
