Edward Kalar, 85, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Saturday afternoon, Aug. 16, 2008 at the Falls Good Samaritan Care Center in International Falls. Ed was born Jan. 23, 1923 in South International Falls, Mn., the youngest of nine boys followed by his sister. He graduated from Falls High School […]
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With sadness, the family of Casey Conlon, 49, announces his unexpected passing on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008 in London, Ont. Casey was born Nov. 23, 1958 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Kenneth and Cecile Conlon. He is survived by his father, Kenneth of London, Ont.; son, Lucas of London, Ont.; […]
On Aug. 13, 2008, Pauline Big George, 54, passed away at the Seven Oaks Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. after a lengthy illness and a courageous battle with cancer. Wake and funeral services took place at the Big Grassy Community Hall on Friday, Aug. 15 and Saturday, 16, 2008, with burial […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Russell Westover announces his passing, after a lengthy battle with cancer, on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Russell David “Chummy” Westover was born Sept. 23, 1943 in Vancouver, B.C. to Grace (Ellers) and Donovan […]
Herbert James Nelson, 85, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River. Herb was born March 23, 1923 in Rainy River to the late Albert and Edna Nelson. He served overseas during WW11, and was a honourary […]
Elder Jack, 93, of Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo. Elder was born Aug. 2, 1915 to Amelia and Lewis Jack on the family homestead in Lash Township. Elder is survived by his sisters, Eileen Martin of Peterborough, Ont. […]
Attention was focused on Wabigoon Lake near Dryden last week as some of the best walleye anglers in the world took part in the Professional Walleye Trail’s Can-Am Challenge. This tournament had a unique format, which put 25 Canadian anglers against 25 of the best from the United States. Anglers […]
The summer doldrums—heat and humidity—had slowed the pace of things in Drizzle Creek. Down at The Bakery, the crew at the debating table was looking for inspiration of any kind to excite their spirits. They were relegated to listening to Moose’s witticisms on tires, troubles, and the fairer sex. Even […]
Why are Canadian athletes okay with just “being there?” I understand having realistic expectations, but if you don’t set the bar high, how do you expect to compete with the countries whose athletes believe they are going to win each and every time out? This defeatist attitude is just so […]
“The Lighted Heart” by Elizabeth Yates has been the guiding light of my life since I first read it almost 50 years ago. And as I age, the book seems more important than ever. Elizabeth Yates (1905-2001) wrote 50 books in her lifetime. Her best known book is “Amos Fortune, […]
Here is a funny-looking little bird; hard to see, hard to shoot, and with a lot of its sense organs out of place. The woodcock is a mottled brown colour, much like that of dead leaves. You almost can step on him before he roars up in your face and […]
Cody Mosbeck is entering his third year at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Mn., but will be sporting some new embroidering on his Golden Gusties’ hockey jersey this fall. The 23-year-old defenceman was voted by his teammates to serve as captain for the upcoming season. “Coming from a coach […]
