Richard passed away on December 30, 2024, at the age of 81. He was born in Kitchener, Ont., on November 14, 1943, the youngest of four boys. He is predeceased by his parents John Hans Seidel and wife Willena Milar and his first wife Joan Gollick. He is leaving his […]
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Saagaategaabow It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Jerry ‘Moot’ Smith who was called home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2025, at the age of 68. Jerry was born on October 20, 1956, in Fort Frances, Ont., to Harry Smith […]
Is Canada better off today than it was yesterday? What are the implications of the resignation of Justin Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister? As Andrew Coyne wrote Monday afternoon, Trudeau has set Canada adrift at a crucial moment in time without any leadership at the helm. Who will be speaking […]
The hustle of the holidays is over but there’s no reason to be bored this weekend. The Emo Legion Branch #99 hosts Beer and Burger Friday evening starting at 5 p.m. The meat draw takes place at 7 p.m. Tickets for the meat draw can be purchased and it’s not […]
2025 has arrived! Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions? Have you considered making your home and workplace a safer place to live, play and work in ways that will avoid harm? We all need to be aware of—and see—the risks in our everyday lives as we go about our […]
Starting plants from seed is a fairly easy task but a review of science behind seeds and of seed germination and growth will help to ensure success and may offer an answer to why those seeds didn’t germinate a few years ago. Follow the tips below when starting any plant […]
It’s January 8th and many of the proclamations and promises we made to ourselves a week ago will have started to fade. We put a lot of pressure on the first day of a new year, as though this might be the time we get things together to accomplish some […]
Born to David and Pauline NEE: Martin of Barwick, Ontario, a boy, Eric Laray, weighing 7 lbs 8 oz, on November 5, 2024 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.







