Although there are many different species of irises, the bearded iris is one of the most popular perennial flowers. Not only a popular garden plant, but also often seen in artwork and logos. There are hundreds of varieties of bearded irises available on the market today, including a range of […]
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Over the past few weeks we have been covering some tips and tricks to catch some of the more popular fish species across Sunset Country, including lake trout, crappie and walleye. This week we’re going to hit on pike, one of the most exciting fish to catch through the ice. […]
What does Trump want with Canada. He began his rage with unfounded allegations that we were permitting huge numbers of migrants to cross south from our borders and that Canada had become a major pipeline for fentanyl to enter the United States. If we didn’t do something Trump would apply […]
DID YOU KNOW? The Office of the Fire Marshal in Ontario, advises against using fire blankets for consumer use, and that fire blankets should only be used by trained professionals. Fire blankets are increasingly marketed as an effective way to extinguish a stove top fire. However, there are no CANADIAN […]
I am literally writing this update from my bed. I started to not feel great later last week and when I was feeding cows on Thursday afternoon I was fading fast. I felt like death on Saturday and decided to head to the Dr. I do not like taking up […]
It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Marion Shirley Ann Cain (née McKinnon), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, in the evening hours of January 23, 2025, at the Atikokan General Hospital after a brief illness. She was 87. Born March 21, 1937, Mom was […]
The family of Robert Chabot (known to most as Bob), age 77, of Fort Frances, is sad to announce his passing on January 23, 2025, at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Robert was born March 17, 1947, in Fort Frances where he was raised along with his 10 siblings and lived […]
The family of Kenneth Arthur Crowe announces his passing in Fort Frances, Ontario, on January 28, 2025. Ken was born on February 28, 1948, in Owen Sound, Ontario to Allan and Kathleen Crowe. He is survived by his sister Nancy (Michael) Waring; his niece Michelle and great-nephew Dai. Fort Frances […]
Dorothy Friesen died peacefully at her home in Winnipeg on January 24, 2025, at age of 76. She grew up in Winnipeg and in 1975 married Gene Stoltzfus, whom she met in seminary at Goshen College. The two became Mennonite Central Committee country co-directors in the Philippines. Dorothy would write […]
On the 27th day of January 2025, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker.” So, God claimed a farmer. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Allan (Al) John LaRocque Jr. at the age of 74. Al was born on August […]
Ojibway name, One who represents the black bearAugust 12, 1995 – January 29, 2025 It is with great sadness that the family announces our beloved Tia-Raylene Medicine of Mishkosiminiziibiing (Big Grassy River First Nation) began her journey to the spirit world on January 29, 2025 at the age of 29 […]
Annakaduk Born January 2, 1945 The family of Mary Frances Natawance, announce her passing in the early morning on January 31, 2025. She passed peacefully at home in Mitaanjigaming First Nation with her family by her side. Mary was born to William and Annie McGinnis from Rainy River First Nation. […]
