“As scarce as the truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.” How true. How very true. This is a quote penned by Josh Billings, an American humorist who lived during the 1800s. His real name was Henry Wheeler Shaw and in the day, he was […]
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I have to wonder about pets and the soundness of owning said creatures. Where do I begin in my account of the state of my sanity that is worn frighteningly thin? Let’s begin with Stinky. Stinky is a cat. He watches the birds out the front window while he dreams […]
On April 11, MPPs debated Bill 43—an amendment to the Mining Act intended to promote Ontario jobs. While it did not propose sweeping changes, the bill would have created transparency in the system that could be used to promote economic development and job growth in the mining sector. The bill […]
April is Cancer Awareness Month. The Beta Sigma Phi sorority recently sold daffodils here for the last time. Shortly, daffodil pins will go on sale throughout the community for those to make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society. The money is well used assisting in research and helping cancer patients. […]
For all intents and purposes, the Yale Bulldogs had absolutely no business coming away with the “Frozen Four” championship this season, which they captured in Pittsburgh on Saturday with a 4-0 win over the Quinnipiac Bobcats. Having snuck into the NCAA men’s hockey tournament at the absolute last minute after […]
Each spring, as vaccination time approaches, I tend to worry that the handling facilities won’t be thawed out or be still full of snow. But for the first-time ever, it happened! I’m about three weeks away from breeding, so the cows needed to be vaccinated. Unfortunately, the corral still has […]
Last Thursday, my calendar saying was true—and at the same time untrue. “I welcome new technologies. My mind is capable of easily learning new skills.” As far as being capable of easily learning new skills–that statement is true. All I have to do is put my mind to it. And […]
Dear editor: I am writing this letter to give a big thanks—and a pat on the back—to all the people in the area who volunteered their time, tools, and equipment on Saturday, April 13 for a work bee at the Stratton sales barn, and for all the work bees in […]
Dear editor: In reference to your article regarding town council discussing the consideration of raising town library fees for non-residents, I have been a member of the Fort Frances Library for 33 years. I live in Emo and have been happy to pay my yearly fee even as I have […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Doreen Allan announces her passing on Friday, April 12, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Doreen was born May 19, 1932 in Fort Frances to Fred and Agnes Crowe. She was one of 11 children. She […]
William “Sambo” Fedoruk passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Sambo was born March 24, 1925 in Gardenton, Man. to Sam and Lucy Fedoruk but moved to Fort Frances, Ont. as a boy. […]
“Uncle” Reino Onni Huitika, 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends, on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre in Dryden, Ont. Reino was born July 5, 1936 in the original homestead in Finland, Ont., or “behind the woodpile” as he liked to say. […]
