By Gary Sliworsky, Ag rep, Emo Due to less-than-ideal growing conditions across the district this past summer, forage quality is extremely variable and, in some cases, more like bamboo than cattle feed! I have seen samples range from six-19 percent crude protein and some total fibre levels above 65 percent. […]
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As I’m preparing for this year’s holiday feast at the cabin, I’m reminded with a chuckle about some of last year’s preparation challenges. The following is a replay of that special Christmas . . . “I’d like to have everyone here,” I told my husband. “This place has all the […]
Last week in Ottawa went by with a flurry as the fall session of Parliament wrapped up. 2010 has been a busy year and I was quite pleased with some of the work I was able to undertake. Here is a quick review of some of that work: On March […]
Some people have difficulty letting go of the past. I, on the other hand, am always into the future. As a result, I had three 50th birthdays. At least, it felt like that. At the time of my 48th birthday, I thought to myself, “I’m almost 50.” Then the next […]
My cows finally started to come home for water this past week (the swamp must have finally froze in). They have a fair distance to walk home, but I will leave them in the bush for another month before locking them at home to prepare for calving. Still, it is […]
What better time to get the ice-fishing season started than during the Christmas holidays? Ice has been in place on most waters for several weeks now. And though the big, deep lake trout waters may not be quite ready yet, they should be fine for snowmobile travel for opening day […]
It’s easy to believe there’s a sea change coming to the sports world. It seems to be starting with head injuries as various leagues are taking a serious look at the effects of concussions on players. As well, it seems ground is being broken in terms of sexual preference, as […]
The Christmas break is upon us and probably much-needed as we ended play with five one-goal losses, including two in overtime. It seems as if we still have trouble in one period, and that’s our downfall right now. We dig ourselves a hole and battle to get back with shortcomings. […]
Stephen Forrest Erwin, 57, of 1220 Strachan Place, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born July 19, 1953 in Fort Frances to the late Walter and Loreen Erwin. Raised in Fort Frances, Stephen began his […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Jo-Anne Moore, 65, of Fort Frances, Ont. She passed away peacefully in the early-morning hours on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, with her family by her side, after a lengthy battle with cancer. […]
Duane Hicks Town residents will be able to drop off their recyclables at the Public Works building whenever they want starting Jan. 5. Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown told council last night that at that time, the public can bring recyclables to the new recycle transfer station which has […]
Peggy Revell David Morisson added more and more sprinkles to the Christmas cookie he was decorating Friday afternoon at the Fort Frances Day Care. With treats and Christmas goodies, the kids also had a visit from Santa Claus himself.
