It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of our dear Giovanna Copenace on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. Born on Dec. 19, 1981, Giovanna has fulfilled her time here on Mother Earth and she has been called home to return to […]
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Graveside services for Christine May Smythe, 85, of Norman were held Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 at noon at Fort Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, Okla. Mrs. Smythe passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008 in Oklahoma City, Okla. She was born May 17, 1923 to Roy Douglas and Jane Ann […]
Gregory Asplund, 56, of R.R. #1, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008. Greg was born May 17, 1952 in Fort Frances to Olga and Mel Asplund. Greg’s passion for golf came early as he was fortunate to have a golf course across the road from his childhood […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Gerald (Gerry) Edward Olson, on Friday Oct. 3, 2008 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. at the age of 64. Born July 5, 1944 in Emo, Ont., Gerry was a dedicated […]
By Tyler J. Moffitt The Safety Advocate As a volunteer firefighter, I wish I never had to respond to a fire. When fire strikes, it is accompanied by destruction of property and, far too often, can lead to serious injuries or death to people. Seeing a neighbour from down the […]
By Melanie Mathieson The Gardening Guru Although spring is many months away, this is the time of year that gardeners must think ahead to spring if they want to be rewarded with the first flowers of the season from bulbs that are planted in the fall. Spring flowering bulbs consist […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo Cattle producers make a valuable contribution to Canada’s economy and environment. Their good management practices maintain wildlife habitat and contribute to reducing greenhouse gases. Canada’s cattle producers manage 167 million acres of native grasses for livestock and wildlife, comprising about a quarter of Canada’s […]
I took in the all-candidates’ meeting out in Hooterville the other night and it was predictable to say the least. Obama and McCain were at their best (whoops, sorry, wrong election). The candidates visiting Drizzle Creek District were arrayed across the front like a bunch of convicted terrorists awaiting the […]
The cry of the loon. That haunting call coming across the lake in the evening. No sound represents Northern Ontario better. The loon, however, is not confined to us here in the north. It breeds all across Canada, except in the really far north and the great plains of the […]
I look forward to fall every year because now that the bass tournament season is over, I get to spend some time chasing other species around. We’re blessed here in Sunset Country to have a world-class fishery for walleyes, crappies, pike, musky, lake trout, and, of course bass, not to […]
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always looked forward to the next stage of life. It all began when I was three years old. We lived next door to our country schoolhouse, so I played with the other “kids” during their breaks. But when the bell rang, everybody […]
Next Tuesday, as Canadians, we will choose who will govern us for the next few years and how that government will be shaped. For the past 30 months, the Conservatives under Stephen Harper have governed with a minority of members. Prior to that, the Liberal party under the leadership of […]
