Whew—another Emo Fair is behind us! Mother Nature came through for us and we had beautiful weather. Fortunately, the heavy rain, hail, and wind held off until Sunday night. Of course, most of my time during the fair is spent in and around the beef barns. We had a great […]
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By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo With increasing fuel and production costs, more economical and yet still viable alternatives are playing a larger role in conventional agriculture. Pasture long has been accepted as a source of forage during the summer months. However, with proper management, stockpiled pasture can be a […]
If I were rich (well, not even rich, just richer, but quite a bit richer), I would go to the hairdresser every other day to have my hair washed. I would lie back in the special chair and she (because I prefer a she rather than a he, but I’m […]
This past week, many Ministry of Natural Resources’ employees across the northwest received layoff notices as a result of the department’s long-term restructuring plan. While the impact for individual communities varies depending on the source of information (with the union representing the employees providing one set of figures that show […]
Have you ever wondered, when you see the vapour trails left by a jet in the sky, where it is going? Or have heard the distant sound from a jet, without seeing it, and wondered where the sound was coming from and where the jet was headed? Our imaginations allow […]
This week, and from time to time in this space, I will offer up a variety of short updates, thoughts, ideas, and opinions for your reading pleasure. I do this for two reasons: it takes cares of some housecleaning for sports items that deserve print space but not necessarily a […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Cindy McLeod announces her passing on Tuesday, Aug. 13. 2013 in Calgary, Alta. Cindy was born May 6, 1961 in Atikokan, Ont. She is survived by her two sons, Kurt Mayville and Patrick Mayville, both of Calgary, Alta. She also is […]
It is with great sadness that the family of John “Tidlo” Jones Jr. announces the sudden passing of a son, brother, uncle, and friend. Tidlo was born Jan. 4, 1958 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Nancy and John Jones Sr. He was raised in the community of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, […]
Ernie Chesney (Perry), 67, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, Aug, 16, 2013. Arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
William Keith Smith, formerly of 340 Third St. W., passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 76. A graveside service will be held Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances. A […]
The hard work is done. Now it’s time to have some fun! That fun, of course, is the “Kraft Celebration Tour,” which rolls into town this weekend offering plenty of food and activities—and the chance to showcase Fort Frances to fellow Canadians from coast to coast. The Fort Frances Curling […]
