The mild fall weather that we experienced over the past month looks to be coming to an end as winter seems to be finally tightening its grip this week. For the hard-core anglers who enjoy every last day that they can in the boat, it’s been a great month, especially […]
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Just a few facts about some of the most common tree species in our area. Knowing a few more things about these trees helps you to understand how and why they grow the way they do, and why not all trees grow in the same areas. Pines Spruces Cedar Maples […]
Yikes! November 25 and only one month left to prepare for the big day. I had good intentions of starting on my outdoor display of lights, but I ended up doing more of the job on my farm list. I planned to spend my evenings in the office working on […]
It’s with heavy hearts the children of Mary (Decelles) Jordens announces her passing at Riverside Healthcare, November 24, 2024, with her children at her side. Mom was the sixth child of Sophia and Victor Decelles, she was born on the family farm in Golden Plains, Sask., on March 15, 1931. […]
Randal “Randy” Kehl, 78, passed away November 12, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 12, 1946, Randy was the third of six children of Eileen Gibson (Kehl). Needing some direction in life, Randy entered the Navy at seventeen. After leaving the Navy, he returned to Atikokan […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Shelby Rain McDonald, 33, announce her sudden passing November 8, 2024, in Winnipeg, Man. Shelby was born on August 29, 1991, to Pamela Dee Perrault. She enjoyed cooking, crafting, traveling, beading, singing, attending powwows, and thrift shopping. She drew strength from […]
Is it a figment of your imagination or more accurately that of our prime minister? Do we really need this giveaway? That $6.28 billion Christmas giveaway will not be paid back for generations. The cancelling of the GST on Christmas trees well after the majority have been bought and decorated […]
The LaVallee Municipality has been a hub of activity. The Seniors bi-weekly coffee gathering on November 19 was enjoyed by approximately 40 people. The gathering was attended by Paramedics Donna Osullivan, Alyssa Goldamer, and Alyssa Trumbley. They were more than happy to check and record blood pressures, pulses and sugar […]
DID YOU KNOW? There are effective steps you can take to prevent a fall; these steps were assessed by the Public Health Agency of Canada and Finding Balance, a program for older adults and caregivers. The steps are as follows: Here are some additional best practices to share: In next […]
I am struggling with my creative brain these days. It seems it has gone on an extended vacation to parts unknown and left no note with the details of its intended return. I blame it on the lengthy course of antibiotics I was on to rid me of evil bacteria, […]
When it comes to all of the folks out there who enjoy fishing, there is one thing that we all have in common. We can never have too much stuff. Across the Sunset Country Region, we get to fish for a variety of species through all seasons, so there is […]
