The United States, cringing from the loss of over 600,000 foreign tourists a year, is about to take action to rebuild its tourism industry. The Travel Promotions Act of 2009 will collect a $10 fee from all foreigners not requiring a visa to enter the U.S. (Canadians and Mexicans are […]
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At the debating table at the Bakery in Drizzle Creek this morning everyone was in a blue funk. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day—a rare commodity this past summer. There seemed to be no reason for the depression, then it struck me: back to school. But […]
By Gary Sliworsky, Ag rep, Emo Due to the strong commitment of Ontario farmers to participate in the new “Growing Forward” environment and climate change cost-share program, the Canada-Ontario Farm Stewardship Program (COFSP), all cost-share funds for program year one (2009) are fully committed. The provincial delivery agent for COFSP, […]
Well summer has finally arrived, and so have the mosquitoes. Unfortunately, it gets dark so early that you cannot work much past 8 o’clock without lights. This weather makes farming much more enjoyable, but there is no shortage of work. We tend to have a big list in the fall […]
The date on the calendar said September 7. But if you hadn’t looked at the calendar, but instead had been sitting on your deck or out golfing, you would probably have guessed that it was early August. I went for my first real swim on Monday. We call the route […]
This past Labour Day weekend was probably the best weather and fishing wise that I’ve ever seen. Over the past week, I have been pounding the water hard for a variety of species and enjoying some real summer weather. Better late than never, right? Now is the time to get […]
Let’s be clear here. I’m one of those new-age NFL fans who only have been drawn to the game in recent years, so take my analysis with a grain of salt. But I feel I have an obligation as a sportswriter to chime in—warranted or not—on all things sports-related. I’ve […]
In loving memory of Edna Jean Brunn, 50, of Emo, Ontario who passed away at the Hotel Diue Grace Hospital in Windsor, Ontario on Saturday, September 5, 2009 with all her loved ones that made it to her bedside. She fought long and hard in the I.C.U. with Wegeners disease […]
Surrounded by family, Margaret Ileen McFayden, 84, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2009 at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances where she resided for the past seven years. Mom was born on September 22, 1924 in the rural farming community of Hamiota, Manitoba to the late William and […]
On Monday, September 7, 2009, our beloved Willy passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. He was born in Emo, Ontario on January 10, 1942. At the age of 17, Willy enlisted in the Navy serving out of Halifax. He later transferred to the RCHA, then […]
Long-time resident Claude (Mac) McFarland, 86, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, Sept. 7, 2009. Claude was born July 18, 1923 in Roblin, Ont. He was the son of Harvey J. McFarland and Grace McFarland (Foord). At the start of WWII, Dad joing the CFC and went to […]
Duane Hicks While only a small number of local residents showed up for a series of two workshops/open houses last Wednesday regarding the updating of the town’s official plan, those who did show up got an update as to what’s happening with the plan—and a chance to provide input as […]
