Gary Sliworsky To come through the winter in good condition and produce a healthy calf next spring, your cows need to receive proper nutrition. This means the appropriate amounts of energy, protein, minerals, and vitamins from the feed they eat. The only way to have any confidence that you are […]
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’Tis a sad day for the Brett Clan for lost is the family’s patriarch. Frederick James Brett, 77, passed away unexpectedly in the arms of his family on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 in Calgary, Alta. His death will leave a large void in the hearts of his loved ones and […]
Anthony Leek The Borderland Racing Association hosted its 2012 awards banquet on Saturday at the Emo Legion, with about 100 people on hand. It was a fitting way to officially close the books on the racing season, which saw several new Emo Speedway feature winners, including Libby Wilson, Don Scholler, […]
I love the warm, sunny days of October. These kind of days feel like a delicious surprise; an oh, I forgot how lovely fall can be sort of day. October can come with a lot of rain and dark skies, so I can’t help but feel blessed when I hear […]
Last week, Premier Dalton McGuinty announced his resignation as Liberal leader and premier of Ontario. As surprising as the announcement was, more shocking was his decision to lock MPPs out of Queen’s Park until his party can hold a leadership race, meaning MPPs likely will not sit again until February […]
Fifty years have now passed since the Cuban missile crisis. In some ways, I feel that it couldn’t have been that long ago. It still plays in my mind that the world almost found itself in a full nuclear war—and that it would have affected everyone. Our home had only […]
Dear editor: We regret to inform you that Men Without Hats officially cancelled the whole western half of their tour, which includes the Fort Frances date on Nov. 2. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. We are equally disappointed, not only from the business side of […]
Dear editor: On behalf of the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary, I would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming response to our recent harvest fall tea. Without the willingness of the membership to volunteer many hours, it would not been possible. The food and baking was superb, the Lucky Dozen […]
Dear editor: It is remarkable how the responsible citizens of our communities never fail to step forward when there is a pressing need. Such was the case Sunday evening when volunteers from across our communities hosted a harvest supper in support of the locum house project at the Evangelical Covenant […]
Israel Brubacher, of Mine Centre, Ont., passed into eternal rest on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 at the age of 75 years, five months, and one day. He was born May 19, 1937 in Wellesley Township, Ont. to John and Lovina (Martin) Brubacher. On June 16, 1959, he was united in […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Don McTavish announces his passing on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Don was born April 20, 1930 in Devlin, Ont. and lived on his family farm. In 1952, he married Shannon, the love of […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Voyageur Lions want you to jump in the lake on New Year’s Day. To give you a head start, a pre-registration will be held this Saturday (Oct. 27) from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market on McIrvine Road. Stop by to meet […]
