? Before we get too far along in the business of the 41st Parliament, I would like to take a moment to thank each and every constituent of Thunder Bay-Rainy River who cast a vote in the May 2 federal election and to the other candidates who offered their name […]
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I love paper. Paper bound in small leather journals or paper coiled up with colourful covers. Yellow covers are best—those with sunflowers or daisies or small children wearing their innocence. I love thick pads of parchment-like paper, where my finger can trace its texture, find the crevices of the weave. […]
The 21st-annual Sturgeon Bay Open bass tournament took place on Lake Michigan two weeks ago and it has become an annual trip for several Sunset Country anglers. Nine teams from our area travelled down to Wisconsin for the tournament to sample some of the excellent smallmouth fishing that area has […]
Corn has been one of the most important crops in North America for many years, and is gaining importance in the world. It provides feed for man and beast. But it also produces oil, starches, syrups, alcohol, gums, some paper, some explosives, and special types of charcoal. Corn is a […]
While most of the hockey world is riveted on the ongoing saga with the Atlanta Thrashers’ franchise and their possible move to Winnipeg, there is another franchise situation that could have a major impact on the SIJHL. The future of the Sioux Lookout Flyers’ organization all will come down to […]
The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association is planning a work bee/fun day at the sales barn in Stratton on Saturday, June 4 starting at 9 a.m. We are hoping to get a few jobs finished up, including some welding and moving in a Seacan to use for storage of our older […]
“Life is a like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.” Yes, indeed, my neck of the woods is a testament to that statement in more ways than one. And in addition, if I were to follow the rules set out in “The ABC’s of […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Robert “Donald” Bolen announce his sudden passing on Friday, May 20, 2011 in Stratton, Ont. at the age of 92. Donald was born in Shenston, in the Municipality of Chapple, on March 5, 1919 to Robert and Beatrice Bolen (nee Andrews). […]
It is with deep sadness that the family of James Cole announces his passing on Saturday, May 21, 2011, with family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born in Thessalon, Ont. on Feb. 8, 1926 to the late Sam and Lillian Cole. He was united […]
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Frank Alex Maurice Nastiuk, son of Diane Oster and the late Maurice Nastiuk; father of Miranda Galusha; brother of Cindy and Ken Manty; grandfather of Cameron and Hallee; and uncle to Zac and Sam. He also leaves behind many uncles, […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary James Reid at the age of 68. Gary passed away Friday, May 20, 2011 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont., with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born Dece. […]
Stanley Sloboda, 86, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. Stanley was born Dec. 5, 1924 in Atikokan, Ont. to Bill and Anna Sloboda. He left home at age 16, moving to Thunder Bay, Ont., working various jobs before joining […]
