BOMBAY-JACK -Born to Candice Bombay and Patrick Jack, of Manitou Rapids First Nation, Ontario, a girl, Zaisha Aleanna, weighing 6 lbs. 4 oz. on October 11, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pat McPherson, 82, loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend to many. Pat passed away very peacefully, with family and friends at her side, on Tuesday, Oct. 14 2014 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Pat was […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Brandon Ronmark announce his sudden passing on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born Aug. 19, 1992 in Fort Frances to Brian and Sandra Gamie. He lived in Fort Frances all of his life. As a young […]
Lisa Kogan doesn’t know how to do algebra and neither do I. As soon as it was acceptable to drop math class in high school, I ran screaming with joy down the hallway to English class. Math remains one of my weakest skills—unless, of course, I’m figuring out how many […]
October is Women’s History Month in Canada. When you Google this topic and read about the women who have changed the lives for other women in Canada, the focus seems to be on business—those CEOs who are women and the measure of their success is in terms of their earnings. […]
I wanted to say I hoped everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend but I know that isn’t so. Tragedy struck Emo once again when a beautiful young girl died in a single-vehicle crash Saturday on the road I travel every day. I only had spoken with her a few times […]
I have been travelling the last six days—firstly across North Dakota and Montana along Highway 2 to Shelby, and then back east on the Trans-Canada. On both routes, you travel at 118 km/h so you do make good time. The travel distance to Calgary is very similar. The highways are […]
It was in the mid-1980s–30 years ago–but I still remember the astonishment I felt. I had driven 120 miles to attend a mental health communication seminar led by Dr. Carol Oukrop, a good friend and my former professor. As I remember the situation, there were 15 or 20 of us […]
Last week, the Harper Conservative government plunged Canada into a war in Iraq. New Democrats oppose this misguided mission for a number of important reasons. The prime minister tabled a motion, which passed with the support of his Conservative caucus, that laid out the case for war and provided the […]
For many of us who enjoy outdoor activities across Sunset Country, fall always is exciting because hunting season will keep us busy for a couple of months before a long winter sets in. While some hunting seasons have been open for several weeks now, this past weekend marked the opening […]
Take a look around—at school, in the library, at church, or on the field. There are young “stars” everywhere who are making a difference, inspiring others, and building community. Yet many may not even realize the effect they are having on others. As such, it’s time once again to recognize […]
