Earlier this month, a Liberal motion, supported by all federal opposition parties, was passed requiring the government to lower the Canadian flag on Parliament Hill to half-staff each time a Canadian soldier is killed in the line of duty while on an overseas mission. The lowering of the flag is […]
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You all know this insect. He is a pretty stocky fellow—black and yellow. And he tends to fly in a sort of unprogrammed way. Most insects fly as though they know where they want to go, but the bumblebee seems to fly in a sort of clumsy way. He even […]
As outdoorsmen, most of the activities we enjoy involve quite a major investment to be successful. Equipment, tackle, gas, and bait all cost money. Over the past two years, I have fallen in love with an activity that requires little cost and is probably my favourite thing to do. Shed […]
When starting seeds indoors, you do not have to worry about the weather, insects, or the myriad of plant diseases and fungi that can affect your outdoor vegetables, trees, or flowers. There is, however, one disease you must be concerned with when starting seedlings in the house or greenhouse and […]
A well-managed pasture will provide the lowest cost feed source for beef cows. Forage that is grazed at the optimum time will provide your livestock with high-quality feed throughout the growing season. With pasture there are no harvest costs, no storage costs, and no feeding costs other than some fence […]
Spring Fever Days, held last Thursday to Saturday in Emo, once again was a success. The streets and businesses were full of folks of all ages from near and far. The three lucky winners of the “Emo Bucks” were Clifford Waldner (pocketing $550), Gilbert Heinz ($275), and Jamie Veldhuisen ($275). […]
On Monday, the Emo-La Vallee-Chapple Healthy Community Coalition sponsored another “trip” for the members of the Emo Country Club. This time the group was taken on a visit to Kenya and Liberia. Megan Bale, of the Healthy Community Coalition, introduced Patrick Giles, who began to tell the group at the […]
After being in their new location at 210 Scott St. for just a couple of days now, the staff at B93 fm are settling in to their new environment. “It’s really nice. We’re really enjoying it,” said morning host Jenni Condon. “I’m extremely excited about it,” echoed station manager Leo […]
The Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association held its annual awards banquet last Wednesday (April 16) at the Memorial Sports Centre. The awards were handed out as follows: < *c>IP2 •Darrell Webb Most Sportsmanlike and Dedication (team award)—Skates & Blades < *c>Atom •House league champions (2007/08)—Causeway Insurance Cougars •Canadian Tire Award/K.G. […]
The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board’s cost apportionment formula for municipalities will not be altered after the majority of members voted against looking into a change during a recent meeting. At last month’s meeting, Peter Van Heyst, representing the municipality of Chapple, suggested looking at the possibility of […]
Nearly 100 individuals and businesses were recognized at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 29 and Legion Ladies Auxiliary’s honours and awards ceremony here Saturday afternoon. After opening ceremonies, ladies auxiliary members were handed pins for their many years of service. Clora McEvoy, Jane McLeod and Verenia Zucchiatti received pins for […]
In anticipation of National Volunteer Week (April 27-May 3), the local Salvation Army held a volunteer appreciation dinner Saturday at the former St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. After several dozen volunteers enjoyed a Chinese food buffet dinner, the evening’s program—featuring Capts. Angel and Marlene Sandoval, as well as Maj. Susan Van […]
