Young farmers are few and far between these days but 23-year-old Joe Sletmoen of Crozier is working hard at it—and is the future of the industry in Rainy River District. “I’ve always enjoyed farming, right from when I was a little kid,” Sletmoen said. “When I got into high school, […]
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From Kitty Cat racing when he was four years old to world champion at 13, Curtis Boivin certainly is making things happen in the world of snowmobile racing. Last weekend, the Fort Frances native was up against seven other racers in his age division for the title of world champion […]
Four of the five local federal candidates wrangled over issues of importance to Rainy River District during a debate here last Wednesday afternoon. And though no one emerged as a clear winner, all four outlined their party’s policies and how it would benefit the district. The debate, organized by the […]
One of the longest campaigns in recent memory—and the first held in the dead of winter in 25 years—culminates this coming Monday when Canadians go to the polls to elect a new government. Please be sure to make your mark. Voter turnout has been dismal in the last few federal […]
Dear editor: The economy of Northwestern Ontario relies very heavily on tourism, so I think we should look at how the federal election may affect this. The simple fact is that the vast majority of tourists coming into our area are American. This is why the Liberal tactics in this […]
Dear sir: I was reading the Jan. 12th recap of the all-candidates’ debate in Fort Frances and wanted to respond to Mr. Rafferty’s comments on the passport issue. As opposed to supporting the passport issue, I think it would be much more beneficial to Northwestern Ontario if Mr. Rafferty did […]
We all need heroes. We need someone to look up to, someone to inspire us, and someone who leaves a profound mark on our lives. But what type of person fits the criteria of a hero—and is deserving of the title? Someone who can throw a football, score a goal, […]
I travelled through the United States to Toronto this week. Upon boarding the plane in Minneapolis, most of the travellers seemed to be carrying passports and the majority were Canadian. Then as I passed through Customs back into Canada at Terminal 3 in Toronto, I appeared to be the only […]
Our family began 2006 with a fun intergenerational party. In fact, we had so much fun that the time flew by. All of a sudden, it was midnight and 13-year-old Adam suggested we watch the ball drop in Times Square. Unfortunately, I had tidied my living room so well that […]
“Raising teenagers is like nailing Jell-O to a tree.” The anonymous person out there who penned this revelation no doubt was a parent—and mostly likely the mother of a teenage girl. I am still retained by the forces of good over evil as a mother parent of a teenage girl—the […]
Peggy (Margaret Edith) McMillan, 56, of Harbour Point Condominiums in Virginia Beach, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006 in her home. A native of Emo, Ont., she was predeceased by her father, Edwin McLean French. Peggy is survived by her husband, Eric MacKenzie McMillan; son, Kent Gregory McMillan and granddaughter, […]
It is with great emotion that the family of Norman Edward Lockman announces his passing on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006 at his home at the Princess Court Long-Term Care. Norman was born on a farm in La Vallee, Ont. on Sept. 2, 1928 to William and Margaret Lockman. When Norm […]
