Victor E. Guimond, 75, formerly of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Nov. 27, 2010 in Kamloops, B.C. It is with great sadness that the Guimond family bids farewell to this amazing man. Victor is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Gladys; sister, Mabel; children, Diane (Ernie), Donna (Dennis), […]
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Bert Besyk, 75, passed away Monday, Dec. 6, 2010 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre in Dryden, Ont. after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 9, 1935 in Winnipeg Beach, Man. to the late Nicholas and Jennie (Kowerko) Besyk. Bert was predeceased by his parents; […]
Arvilla Desserre, 90, of Pinewood, Ont., passed away Monday, Dec. 6, 2010 at the Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Arvilla was born March 24, 1920 to Adam and Hannah Elliott. A lifelong resident of the Pinewood and Stratton area, she had many jobs over the years, including being […]
Glenna Mary Rowland, 88 years, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, Nov. 29. 2010. She was born Sept. 23, 1922 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Edward and Verna Jerry. On Jan. 20, 1956, Glenna was united […]
It is not Christmas yet at our home, but it is approaching. The last of the outdoor lights were lit on Sunday. Meanwhile, Santa has moved all the toys from his shop to new locations for moms, dads, and grammas to deliver for Christmas. And the season of taste temptations […]
My birthday is in August, which seems like a long time ago by now. But I’m still remembering my birthday with mixed emotions–with joy, but also with great sadness. One of my birthday traditions is to get together with three long-time friends. Ever since retirement, we have gone out to […]
“Sign, sign, everywhere a sign.” Yes, those iconic words were put together 40 years ago in an iconic song by the Five Man Electric Band. But last week, those words came to mind again when I read the latest report from Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page. Mr. Page found that […]
’Tis the season of giving, so it’s encouraging to see some sports organizations in the community doing just that. The Fort Frances Lakers certainly come up as an example of service—from their help at Tess’ Kitchen and a coat toss held around Hallowe’en to their new “Adopt-A-School” program, in addition […]
It was back on the road for me this past weekend when I travelled to the Twin Cities to attend the 18th-annual St. Paul Ice Fishing Show. This show has become a tradition for me for the past six or seven years now. I travel down there to help some […]
I decorated up the four-wheeler and wagon for the “Holly Daze” parade in Emo on Friday night. My boyfriend/partner didn’t know why I didn’t let the girls help me with the decorating, but things certainly take a lot longer with their help (especially if we end up in a little […]
By Gary Sliworsky, Ag rep, Emo Grain augers are a significant cause of farm injuries. Many injuries are caused by workers being drawn into the auger. Several farming-related critical and fatal injuries have been reported to the Ministry of Labour. On farms, the hazards associated with the use of augers […]
I took a break from shovelling snow the other day to enjoy the activity around our birdfeeders. To me, watching birds is like entering a new world. The entertainment is as dazzling as the feats at a circus. I hope, with the following narrative, you also will experience the show. […]
