The snow sits firmly frozen to the ground. The temperature did not even reach the melting point yesterday. Stores have begun the changeover to the Christmas season, with local retailers planning special Christmas promotions across Rainy River District. My neighbours down the street, the Carlsons, already have their white lights […]
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I was very saddened to hear that we lost Dorothy Chambers. Dorothy was a well-known and well-loved resident in Thunder Bay, and was best known as a proud veteran and advocate for men and women serving our country in uniform, past and present. With this being Remembrance Week in Canada, […]
I’m not a fan of crowds; not a fan of large gatherings of any kind. The noisy chatter is like litter on a windy day, blowing up in my face and making me wince. What happened to sitting quietly and waiting, for whatever we are waiting for, to begin? I […]
Most know that where I live and farm was my great-grandpa’s place, followed by my great uncles (Bud and Charlie is how they were known for their lives). Charlie fought in World War II but did not share many stories about this time as it was an extremely tough for […]
Late fall always is an interesting time of year. The changing of the season is very noticeable as temperatures start dipping below freezing quite frequently. Yet we still get those nice days, with light winds mixed in, that allow us to get outdoors, in the woods, or in the boat […]
The story never changes, even if the circumstances do. For what seems like forever, society is rife with a culture of bullying that only seems to be getting worse as the years go on—despite the admirable efforts of those who carry the anti-bullying flag. Bullying exists on the playgrounds, in […]
We love house guests! And over the years, we have had many. Friends from college, friends from our years in Edmonton, Alberta, friends who sadly have left our current community, and family from New York state, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and eastern and western Canada. But we rarely have two different groups […]
Therese Bruneau quietly slipped away, after a short illness, on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 at her home in Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Bruneau; son, Claude Bruneau; and was the last of her five siblings. Born […]
Lawrence Barnard passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 8, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 60. He was born Feb. 11, 1953 to George and Anna Barnard. Left to cherish with fond memories is his beloved wife, Deb; daughter, Ann Marie; son, Lawrence (Jr.); […]
Ernie McKelvie passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
Earl McPherson, of Lamont, Alta., passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013 at the age of 76. Earl was born April 6, 1937 and raised on Couchiching First Nation. He moved to Alberta in 1974. Earl served his country as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, stationed in […]
Dear editor: The Associates of Ste. Marguerite d’Youville held another successful coat drive. Thanks to all the generous people who came with coats, hats, mittens, and boots. But I also would like to thank the town for the use of the East End hall and Richard at McTaggarts for the […]
