By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo The following is the latest “Horse News and Views,” which is prepared by Dr. Bob Wright, Animal Health and Welfare, OMAFRA, in co-operation with the staff and researchers of the University of Guelph. The monthly column highlights research topics, extension resources, reminders of common […]
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Love him or hate him, golf needs Tiger Woods. The sport missed him dearly over the eight months he spent recovering from ACL surgery on his left knee. TV ratings fell, fans lost interest, and purse strings tightened. Simply put, Tiger is the one man capable of being a stimulus […]
Most of us have at least two names. Some of us have three or four—and that’s not counting the pet ones your sweetheart might give you. These can range considerably depending on the mood she’s in at that particular moment. My wife, Norma, the “Pearl of the Orient,” has several […]
I hope everyone has been out enjoying this weather! It feels incredibly good—and we truly don’t get enough of this. The sun certainly brings out the beautiful colour of the trees, grass, and sky in clean and green Rainy River District. I had the chance to experience some of our […]
During all my travels over the past few years, I’ve been fortunate to cross paths and become friends with one of Canada’s most entertaining TV fishing show hosts, Dave Mercer from “Facts of Fishing.” Mercer quickly has become one of the most successful and popular anglers in Canada because of […]
Gerri Yerxa Dear editor: In April, 2002, the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) proclaimed June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day following the United Nations International Plan of Action on Ageing. This plan recognized the importance of addressing and preventing abuse and neglect of older […]
Lillian Callaghan, our beloved mother, was gently delivered into the arms of her Creator on Monday, June 8, 2009 in Lethbridge, Alta. at the age of 83 after a long and courageous struggle. Lil, or “Doris” as she was known to her brothers and sisters, was born in Dryden, Ont. […]
The family of Frank Joseph Stoyka is saddened to announce his passing on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 33 years, Patricia (Jaculak); and his one and only daughter, Jennifer Lynn, of whom he […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Martin Joseph Selman announce his passing on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Martin was born June 13, 1934 in Blue Township, Ont., growing up in the Rainy River, Ont. area. As a young man, […]
