Unfortunately, I’m a complete pushover for a smiley face. I stick them on my mirrors and my computer. I paste them into my Word documents. And all an author has to do get my attention is put a yellow smiley face on the cover. As a result, I sometimes purchase […]
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Mylen Major-Oshie Ogijaanakwad went to the Spirit world on July 14, 2014. He was born March 31, 1957 to the late Norbert and late Mary Major (nee Oshie). He is survived by sister, Clara Major; brother, Brian Major Sr. (Diane) along with their children, Brian Major Jr. (Jeanette) and Angela […]
Family and friends are invited to a memorial service to be held on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014 at 1 p.m. for Walter Sandmoen at the McInnes Creek Chapel followed by interment in McInnes Creek Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home.
Trying to nail down a prediction on who will win the 2014 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is far from an exact science. You could think you’ve found the right formula. But, as the tournament hits its 20th anniversary this year, there’s no question one bad day or even one […]
Dee-Anne (Darechuk) Kielczewski of Thunder Bay, Ontario passed away Monday, July 21, 2014. Full obituary and funeral arrangement pending.
Well, I’m sure everyone was back to wearing long pants and sleeves on Monday morning! What more can we expect–the polar vortex is still hanging around! I know we often joke about living in Northwestern Ontario, and having the heat and air conditioning on all in one day, but that […]
Given the rash of thefts here of late, the OPP once again has been pushing its “Lock it or lose it” public awareness campaign to remind people to protect their property. “Use it or lose it” is another adage district residents should take to heart; particularly in the case when […]
With job creation stalled, consumer credit and spending maxed out, and housing prices set for an adjustment or outright crash, Canada’s economy is sputtering mightily under the negligent watch of the Harper government. It may sound odd but it’s true that Canada’s economy has been on “full sputter” over the […]
Well, I’m sure everyone was back to wearing long pants and sleeves on Monday morning! What more can we expect–the polar vortex is still hanging around! I know we often joke about living in Northwestern Ontario, and having the heat and air conditioning on all in one day, but that […]
I was looking at a magazine in a waiting room the other day. I should preface this tale with the fact I’m not a particularly good waiting room-type person. If I was a student of waiting, I would require remedial assistance, with no awards of any kind in my future—not […]
Travelling through Europe this past spring, I was amazed at the number of small book stores that were found in the centre of the cities we visited. I couldn’t help but wonder why in Europe, small book stores could be so successful. Yet here in Canada, we seem to see […]
Born in 1926, Joseph Levitch had dreams of a career in show business. It seemed a reasonable goal since he had begun performing as a five-year-old, singing “Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?” Joseph’s dream was so strong that he quit high school at age 15 to try his luck […]
