He grew up poor–dirt poor! And as a result, he had very little education. Yet he became a successful freelance writer while still in his teens and published his first book at age 24. From personal experience, he understood the pain of poverty and servitude. So he went on to […]
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Do you know a student in Grade 7 or 8 who would like to learn more about the way our province is governed? The Legislative Page program may be the opportunity they are looking for. If you have ever watched the legislature on television, you likely have noticed student pages […]
I like to iron. I like how the task takes all the creases and lumps and bumps and makes them smooth—a metaphor for life. I like the bursts of steam—the warmth and the pssst; a bit of music to my ears. Men used hankies when I was a kid, big […]
Let me say this right off the bat: people are not commodities. Well, unless you’re a member of a perennially-lousy sports franchise making anywhere near the league average salary. Then you can get bet your paycheque you’ll be shipped out to some more financially-stable team in exchange for anything from […]
Well, another cattle sale is behind us! We sold 1,358 animal for a total of $1,183,157.55. Things went well despite the heavy downpours of rain throughout the day Saturday. This makes it very difficult for our workers, but we have some good ones so they survived. It is even more […]
The last bass tournament of the year in Sunset Country, hosted by Whitefish Bay First Nation, took place over the weekend in Sioux Narrows. Two dozen teams showed up to brave a full day of rain on Saturday, followed by a beautiful day of weather Sunday. The organizers collected the […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo As we approach the winter feeding season, it is an ideal time to be thinking about next year’s pasture season. Even if the ground is frozen and covered with snow, there are things you can do over the winter to improve pasture growth in […]
Giving the finger, flipping the bird, the flying digit—whatever you want to call it, there are certain protocols that should be followed. First off, it should be reserved for truly special occasions. No point on wasting an insult on someone unworthy of your attention. You really should mean it when […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Evelyn Bernice Brown, 97, with her family by her side, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013 at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. in Fort Frances, Ont. Evelyn was born June 4, 1916 in Burriss, Ont. to William and Anne Hill and […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of Margaret Mary McPherson announces her passing, with family by her side, on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Marg was born Aug. 18, 1965 in Mount Carmel, Nfld. to the late Francis and […]
Sophie Van Drunen, 85, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013 at the home of her daughter, Judy, and son-in-law, Steven, in Quesnel, B.C. She was predeceased by her husband, Neal Van Drunen. Sophie enjoyed playing cards, dancing, and her many friends. We laughed, cried, […]
Laura Irene Mitchell (nee Collett) passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Laura was born April 10, 1921 in Virden, Man. to George and Faith Collett. She was predeceased by her loving husband, George Mitchell, on Dec. 23, 1994; brothers, Dick and […]
