Well, we’ve turned the calendar page to December–oh no! I really need to put my thinking cap on and start making a list of what I should be looking to buy for my family and friends. That is the difficult part for me–I’m not a shopper. It is one thing […]
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It’s pretty safe to say that winter is here to stay across Sunset Country. It’s also probably time for all of us to start thinking about Christmas. That means it’s time to get your shopping done now so you’re not stuck trying to put something together at the last minute, […]
The Senate scandal dominated much of what happened in Ottawa again last week, but other events also are worth looking at and taking note of. One significant event came with the release of the Auditor General’s fall 2013 report, which found that the Harper government is failing Canadians on many […]
Nominations are now open for the 2014 Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ Program (OOYF). Nominees may be individuals, partners, or couples who derive a minimum of two-thirds of their gross revenue from farming and are under the age of 40 as of Jan. 1 in the year of competition. Nomination forms […]
My wife, the Pearl of the Orient, and I have invested a lot of years—and substantial cash—in the gene pool. With year-end upon us, perhaps it’s time to review those investments and decide which ones should be liquidated. On the negative column are all those colds that are brought home […]
Heather Latter The first phase of the improvements to the Township of Emo’s water and wastewater systems are nearly complete. “They are about a week behind schedule,” noted Emo Mayor Vince Sheppard. “It will probably be [done] the third week in December, as long as there aren’t any problems,” he […]
Joey Payeur Missing two of their top offensive weapons, the Fort Frances Midget ‘AA’ Canadians received a full-team effort to come out on top. Ben Whitburn scored twice as the Canadians held off the Emo Cowboys 5-3 in the final of the seventh-annual Gus Lindberg Memorial tournament Sunday at the […]
Joey Payeur Angels can come in all forms. Some of them even wear skates. The Fort Frances Atom ‘AA’ Canadians got into the holiday spirit the past two weeks, raising $1,001 with their “KIDS 4 KIDS” Christmas rally fundraiser in support of the “Adopt an Angel” program through the local […]
Joey Payeur The Soviet Red Army hockey team, in its heyday, had the KLM Line. The Fort Frances Lakers are proud to present the DLM Line, which recently has been bombing opposing goalies with military-like precision. The trio of Lucas DeBenedet, Lyndon Lipinski, and Mason Meyer is on a prolific […]
Duane Hicks These sled dogs were all ready to take Marla Knutsen and her son, Allister, and daughter, Noelle, on a quick trip around the mill parking lot across from the Times on Saturday during the “Festival of Frost.” Burton Penner of Borealis Dogsled Adventures was a popular draw, with […]
Joey Payeur Canadians’ forward Connor Botsford one-timed this shot past lunging Emo Cowboys’ goalie Cam Croswell and an unidentified defenceman for the insurance goal in a 5-3 victory in the final of the seventh-annual Gus Lindberg Memorial tournament here Sunday.
Dave Ogilvie Joanna Hasiuk put the final touches on the holiday gift display at the Emo Drugs, where staff has been busy adding many new gifts for the Christmas season. Stop by, check out their gifts, and pick up something for that special someone on your list.
