Brian C. Fugate, 46, was tragically taken from his family and friends on Sept. 18, 2003. Brian was born Sept. 22, 1956 in Emo, Ont. He was raised in Ontario until he was 10 and then moved to Minnesota, where he graduated from Anoka Senior High School. Brian proudly served […]
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In loving memory of Henri R. Morrissette, 88, of Emo, Ont., who passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Henri leaves behind his wife, Winona of Emo; daughter, Sharon and husband, Milton Friess; grandchildren, Michelle McLeod, Keith (Kelly), Devon (Nancy), and Jason […]
Mr. Alex (LaLa) Medicine, a resident of Whitefish Bay First Nations, Ont., passed away Sept. 10, 2003 at Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, Ont. He was born Feb. 29, 1936 in (Little Fork) Manitou Rapids First Nations, Ont. Alex was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Eva […]
Elizabeth (Elsie) McLennan was born Aug. 5, 1902 on the 8th Concession of Brant Township, southwest of Elmwood, Ont. She was one of nine children (five girls and four boys) born to William and Mary Bierworth. Her love of piano was supported with lessons from Miss Meuser, in Elmwood, and […]
Growing up in a 500-person community, the prospect of wandering the streets of Chicago this past weekend had this farm boy slightly intimidated. Sure, I was pumped up to see the Chicago Cubs play the Cincinnati Reds in “The Friendly Confines” of legendary Wrigley Field, but there was some trepidation […]
As the growing season comes to an end, there still are many gardening tasks to carry out before the snow flies. Due to the near drought summer conditions we faced, our lawns have taken a beating this past season. But a little fall preparation will get them up to snuff […]
The effects of the BSE (mad cow disease) situation initially were felt in the feedlot sector. The cow-calf and stocker industry will feel the second wave of effects when the run of fall stocker sales begins. Currently, fed cattle are backing up in the system, causing a shortage of space, […]
This time around, I’m saying “Hurray for Howie!” Our youthful, good-looking present MPP has my vote and not merely because we all enjoy his pancake breakfasts! Not since the legendary Tory Bill Norden became Speaker of the House, and brought us the highway to the east and construction of the […]
Holy cow! It was the favourite expression of legendary Chicago Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray, and it nicely summed up my sentiments after experiencing the hallowed halls of the Cubs’ famed home ballpark—Wrigley Field—last weekend. A Windy City landmark since 1914, Wrigley is the last of a dying breed of baseball […]
Admissions remain suspended at Rainycrest Home for the Aged here, but the facility continues to make progress in meeting provincial government standards and hopes to have the suspension lifted in the near future. “Ministry [of Health and Long-term Care] supervisors are in the facility on a weekly basis,” Rainycrest administrator […]
While the numbers appear to have fallen short of last year’s total of $11,000, those who helped raise the preliminary sum of $7,500 for this year’s Terry Fox “Marathon of Hope” here Sunday afternoon clearly showed they support the ongoing fight against cancer. The top pledge-getter once again was Marj […]
Dear sir: As a taxpayer and a resident of Northwestern Ontario, I am extremely disappointed in the recent response from the leader of the NDP and the MPP for this riding when the issue of the spring bear hunt was presented to the candidates. With all the written requests from […]
