By Gary Sliworsky, Ag rep, Emo Applications are now being accepted for the fourth year of the Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence program. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 16, with the awards being announced in 2010. The Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence was established in 2006 to […]
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By Tyler J. Moffitt The Safety Advocate This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week is “Stay Fire Smart–Don’t Get Burned.” The top three leading causes of fires are cooking, heating, and cooling appliances and electrical wiring. Ways to reduce these fires include: •Watch what you heat (stay in the kitchen […]
This winter weather is simply ridiculous. I (likely along with many others) have so much to do—and most of it is relying on some good weather. I hope to get my plots cleaned off at the agricultural research station this week. I had spread my fall fertilizer last week, but […]
“What on Earth are you going to do with all this stuff?” demanded my wife, the Pearl of the Orient, as she surveyed the buckets and boxes full of garden produce taking up the majority of the floor space in the garage. In spite of a summer of rotten weather, […]
There’s a storm brewing in Leafs Nation. And it could get ugly, folks. The hockey media mecca of the world had an 0-4-1 hockey team to scrutinize as the Toronto Maple Leafs prepared for a meeting with the Colorado Avalanche last night. GM Brian Burke’s revamped lineup has not paid […]
The abrupt change of weather over the past week probably has led to a few Sunset Country anglers tucking in their boats for the year. I have to be honest, I’m slowly making the switch over to hunt mode, but I’m still fishing a bit. One species that doesn’t get […]
Jack Elliott Dear Mike: Many of the benefits we enjoy from living in a small community are the direct result of the dedication and selflessness of community volunteers. Whether it is a major event like the recently-completed Rainy River Walleye Tournament or the Giant Pumpkin Festival, none of these would […]
Henry Collition, 56, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Betty (Hanson), and their sons, Trevis, Cody (Miki), and Devon (Amanda). He was a proud grandfather to Emylie, Saidey, Kaden Ray, Kaiden Miller, Alyvia, […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sidney John Irvine of Barwick, Ont. on Oct. 11, 2009 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Sid was born Jan. 5, 1927 to the late John and Ethel Irvine. Farming was Sid’s life; he enjoyed every aspect […]
The family of John Jim Kelly sadly announces his passing on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 at 10:35 a.m. at the age of 70. He passed away peacefully at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. with his loving family by his side. True to his character, he rallied courageously against […]
Helen was born Feb. 20, 1934 in Sleeman, Ont., the daughter of Nathan and Amy Wood. Helen will be dearly missed by her husband, Gus, of Dryden, Ont.; five sons, Daniel (Teresa), David (Yvonne), Dennis (Kim), Albert (Rolande), and Richard (Sandra), all of Dryden, Ont.; two daughters, Maureen Wall (Randy) […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Roberta Mary Jack (Waasekiimiigook) of the Anishinabeg of Naongashiing. With family by her side, Roberta passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009. Roberta was born Feb. 16, 1952 in Rainy River, Ont. to the late William and Christina Jack. […]
