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Sarah Desforges

Sarah Desforges

Sarah Desforges is a reporter living in Northwestern Ontario. She has a background in writing from her experience working for the Northern Sun Newspaper in Red Lake from 2014 to their close in 2018. She had also won a national writing contest in Grade 9. Furthermore, she has recently graduated from CTS and gotten her Paralegal license. Sarah is a full-time mother, living with a physical disability called Charcot Marie Tooth. Her passion for writing is what led her to working for NWOnewswatch in December 2021.

Recent Work by Sarah

Presentation highlights effects of McIntyre Powder and other mining-related health issues

Presentation highlights effects of McIntyre Powder and other mining-related health issues

Janice Martell's father Jim Hobbs developed Parkinson's disease after being exposed to McIntyre Powder
New tattoo and piercing studio set to open in Ear Falls

New tattoo and piercing studio set to open in Ear Falls

Valhalla Ink and Piercing is located at the Beauty Barn in Ear Falls
Walk to Ottawa draws attention for grandparents' rights

Walk to Ottawa draws attention for grandparents' rights

Marlene Carriere is walking to Parliament Hill to continue her journey fighting for grandparents' rights in child custody cases.
New wellness centre opens in Ear Falls

New wellness centre opens in Ear Falls

Ear Falls Clinic staff started the wellness room to bring awareness to mental health and self-care
Comedian bringing 'doctorate in small Canadian towns' to Ear Falls

Comedian bringing 'doctorate in small Canadian towns' to Ear Falls

Eric Johnston will perform in Ear Falls on July 27, with other Northwestern Ontario stops in Thunder Bay, Sioux Lookout and Kenora.
Walk supports Ear Falls dog guides

Walk supports Ear Falls dog guides

The 11th annual edition of the walk raised $5,500
Women and Girls: Red Lake musician Jada Siwak plays debut show

Women and Girls: Red Lake musician Jada Siwak plays debut show

Jada Siwak, who is planning to release her first album this summer, performed last week in a show hosted by the Red Lake Family Entertainment Series
Pursuit: Red Lake Road Run set to make return

Pursuit: Red Lake Road Run set to make return

The annual event started in 2010 and continued through 2019, with this year being its first run since the COVID-19 pandemic.
It Ain’t Easy Being Wheel-y: Opportunity abounds

It Ain’t Easy Being Wheel-y: Opportunity abounds

Life can take you anywhere if you just take whatever card you’re dealt and run with it.
Inspire: Youth from across the region join forces to form Mystix

Inspire: Youth from across the region join forces to form Mystix

All-girls team was formed in March and includes players from six different communities
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