I had planned for the following to run with my column in last week’s edition, but I think I was too long-winded: It’s been a year now since we lost a very special person in our circle of friends. He was taken too soon, too sudden, and too young. I […]

By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo The observation and assessment of behaviour patterns in cattle is important in determining health, minimizing stressful or painful situations, assisting in the improvement of production practices, and providing for the well-being of animals. Understanding and recognizing cattle behavior is critical in the proper design […]

The day started out bad. I made three false starts, first forgetting my wallet, then my mailbox keys, and finally my jacket and gloves. “When is this @#$% weather going to warm up!” I muttered in disgust as I headed for the Bakery and my morning caffeine. I stopped short. […]

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a great wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Karilyn Edale Jack, on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at the age of 47 at Riverside Health Care Facilities in Fort Frances, Ont. with her family by her […]

It is with sadness and a deep heartfelt sorrow that we, the family of Cathy F. Snider, announce her passing on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at her home in Prince George, B.C. Cathy was born Dec. 6, 1950 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Roy and Dora Snider. She […]

On Sunday, June 7, 2009, Ellen Parkin’s journey in life ended; surrounded by the family she loved unconditionally. Ellen, a resident of Jasper Place in Thunder Bay, Ont., was born Dec. 21, 1916, in Langenburg, Sask. to William Caul and Martha Ann Strong. In 1925, along with her parents and […]

Mabel Ann Abbott, 89, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at the Rainy River Health Centre. Mabel was born April 15, 1920 in the district of Forgue in the county of Aberdeen (Scotland) to the late Annie and Donald Wilson. Mabel married Gar Abbott […]

Pansy Jean “Pat” McCulloch, 77, beloved wife of Wm. J. McCulloch, passed away in Souris District Hospital on April 24, 2009 with her husband by her side. Pat was born Oct. 28, 1931 in Emo, Ont. to Milton George and Rose Mary Hyatt. She was the oldest of five children […]

BLACKHAWK-MOSHER–Born to Quentin and Jessie Anne, nee Blackhawk, of Manitou Rapids, Ont., a boy, Quentin Junior, weighing 8 lbs. 1.5 oz. on June 6, 2009 at La Verendyre General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

MCTAVISH–Born to Graham and Aimee, nee Collins, of Devlin, Ont., a boy, Aiden Graham Paul, weighing 8 lbs. 5 oz. on June 4, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

MARX–Born to Matthias and Anne-Marie, nee Husser, of Barwick, Ont., a girl, Ziporah Victoria, weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. on June 4, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

SAVAGE–Born to Jeff Savage and Kyla Whitecrow, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Ayanna Marie, weighing 9 lbs. 11 oz. on June 1, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.