Not everyone may see the growing number of area residents turning to methadone to curb their addiction to opioids as “good news,” but its certainly a positive development in the very real need to combat drug abuse locally. And its equally clear better access is needed. Critics are quick to […]
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With heavy hearts, the family of Delia Calder announces her passing, after a lengthy illness, on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Services will be held Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Fort Frances. Online […]
Anthony “Tony” Buyar passed away peacefully in the early-morning hours of Sunday, July 20, 2008 at his home in Vernon, B.C. at the age of 86. His funeral service was held at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church in Vernon on July 24, 2008, and was well-attended by family and […]
Helen Labatch, of R.R.#2, Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully on Jan. 29, 2008 at the Riverside health care facility in Emo at the age 81. Helen was born March 25, 1926 in Chapple Township to the late Charles and Emily Labatch. She was a very hard-working and independent women. She […]
It is with sadness we announce the passing of our son and brother, Roy Routledge Ramsdale, on July 22, 2008 at the CTCT New Fountain Care Centre in Vancouver, B.C. Roy was born Jan. 23, 1952 at the Red Cross Hospital in Emo, Ont. to Margaret and Harry Ramsdale. He […]
A group calling itself “SAGES” (Sage Advice and Gentle Exercise for Seniors) meets at Guthrie United Church in Devlin every Thursday from 10-11 a.m. SAGES is an exercise program specifically designed for older adults. It includes Tai Chi movements, nutrition breaks, and information sessions. Their last Tai Chi session is […]
The price of gasoline is changing the way the world does business. An electric car, the Tulsa, was going to have its body parts built in China and the assembly done in Ireland, with the final installation of the batteries to take place in the United States. China was importing […]
Last week I talked about a series of current concerns for our local agricultural communities. I very much appreciate the response I have received so far, so I am including some “latest news” and updates on some ongoing issues. As a member of the standing committee on agriculture, we’ve called […]
It’s 8:45 a.m. on Saturday. Peter and I should be snuggled in bed together, wrapped up from the morning chill and planning our weekend—or doing those fun woodtick checks missed from the night before. At any rate, we’d look like a comfortable pair of new shoes in a shoe box, […]
What is it with athletes retiring—only to un-retire a matter of months later? The latest, of course, is the saga involving Green Bay Packers’ quarterback Brett Favre. The last month has involved tampering allegations against the Minnesota Vikings for allegedly talking to Favre, to Favre asking for his outright release, […]
Rose and Rudy French went down to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. Rudy French recently wrote a book about his experiences while serving as a missionary with his wife.
Donna Wasykowski has spent 38 years with the Fort Frances Horticultural Society, including serving as a judge for its annual flower and vegetable show taking place tomorrow (Aug. 7) at the old CN station.
