We have been talking about anti-bullying campaigns in schools for years in an effort to keep our children safe. The challenge becomes greater as technology grows and our apparent freedom to post comments anonymously seems to know no bound. We think we bear no responsibility for our words, for our […]
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My high school teaching career was both brief and, for the most part, fun. I began teaching in a small church-related high school in eastern Canada. A high school with high standards and excellent students. But there was one serious problem. In this very small school everyone had to be […]
In all of the travelling that I do, I get to visit a bunch of fishing tackle shops. If I see a sign for fishing gear, I’ll usually stop in. Some are great with jigs and lures that might be unique to a specific region, to go along with all […]
The town is working on a new strategic plan for the next four years—and once again has invited public input to help create it. The plea seems to be falling on deaf ears, however. As of press time today, just two people were on the agenda for the public meeting […]
Dear editor: I am embarrassed to be called a Northwestern Ontarian after hearing on the radio what the people are demanding of the government. The government owes no one an apology for the accidents on our highways over the years. It is neither the government nor the contractor’s fault for […]
The family of Joseph Willie is very sad to announce his passing on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at his residence in Mine Centre, Ont. Joseph was born Nov. 1, 1944 in Mine Centre to the late Eckley and Mary Willie. He had a deep love for his family, especially his […]
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 […]
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 […]
