It is with deep sadness that the family of Myron Gene Johnson, 49, of Seine River First Nation, announces his sudden passing on Sunday, May 31, 2015. A wake will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2015 from 3 p.m. at the Seine River First Nation gymnasium. A traditional burial ceremony […]
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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear father, brother, uncle, relative, and friend, Clifford Bob (Poombaanakwat), on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. His dodame is Elk (Atik). He was born Jan. 11, 1947. Clifford was predeceased by his wife, Anne (Hall) Bob; father, Jim […]
Bill Lichtenstein was born July 28, 1938 in Fort Frances, Ont., the son of Margaret and Ernest Lichtenstein. He is survived by his wife, Helen McRitchie, and two stepdaughters, Heather (Tom) Andrews of Chemainus, B.C. and Ivy Charyna of White Rock, B.C.; and grandsons, Adam (Bianca) Paton of White Rock, B.C. and Aaron Paton […]
It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that we announce the passing of Enid Pearl Charlotte Willard. Pearl passed away quickly on Thursday, May 14, 2015, with family by her side, at the Kelowna General Hospital. Pearl (nicknamed Tom) was born in Emo, Ont. to Albert and Martha Stevens, […]
Audrey Thomson slipped away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 5, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Knox United Church in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow.
The family of Joseph Peter “JP” Melrose is sad to announce his passing on Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Winnipeg, Man. Joseph was born on Thursday, Aug. 25, 1988 in Winnipeg. He was a fun, loving, gentle, and kind young man. He loved to laugh, smile, and always enjoyed making […]
Trees are in full bloom in front and back yards across Fort Frances. The flowering crabs in front of the courthouse are full of brilliant pink flowers. As you drive through town, the variety of pinks is amazing. Everything from soft baby pinks to robust deep reds are in their […]
You know how when you’re feeling a little proud of yourself, when you’ve faced a challenge and prevailed, and you’re basking in the glow of success? Don’t do it. Don’t bask. Don’t pat yourself on the back for any length of time because if you do, I promise you fate […]
Last Thursday, I held a press conference in Thunder Bay to present new figures from the Library of Parliament, which show how the Conservatives absolutely have gutted the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor) by cutting its annual budget by 48 percent since they came to power My […]
Before we talk about some new fishing tournament information hitting Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba this summer, we’re going to talk crappie fishing. Spring is one of the best times of the year to locate and catch crappies because for a few weeks they invade the shallows to find warmer water […]
We’re crossing our fingers that the weather will hold up and we’ll get our soybeans into the ground this week! We were hoping to do so last week but it was just too wet. We did try mowing the grass and left some tracks, but that chore was long overdue. […]
Personally, my favourite drink is coffee. My husband, on the other hand, doesn’t care for the brew at all. Last Sunday evening, on a whim, I asked him what his favourite drink is. Without hesitation, he replied, “Hot chocolate!” My son always stops in for tea. Some people like pop […]
