More snow—I think we all have the same feelings about this! As well, our Food Security Action Day had to be postponed for a second time because of snow. It now is re-scheduled for Wednesday, April 10 and we only can hope for a more spring-like day. On the bright […]
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By Melanie Mathieson The Gardening Guru Light, temperature, humidity, and ventilation are chief home environmental factors affecting plant growth. Any one of these in incorrect proportions will prevent proper plant growth indoors. Before purchasing any house plant, you need to do your research, as well as take a look at […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo The following is Part 2 of an article on frost seeding, which is used to improve productivity and forage quality of pastures and hay fields by broadcasting seed on frozen ground. This article will deal with species selection, seeding rates, and harvest management: Red […]
For those us who like to spend time fishing, the winter in our region is always long. We have a lot of ambition for those first few trips of the season. Once we get into January and February, however, we go because we like to be out there—though most days […]
As Lakers’ head coach and general manager Wayne Strachan rightly put this week, everything that has happened during the regular season between the Fort Frances Lakers and Dryden Ice Dogs has to be put in the rearview mirror. Yes, the Lakers did win the season series over their long-time rivals […]
Marguerite Ramona (Girly) Lewis, 73, of International Falls, Mn., passed away peacefully Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Grand Itasca Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mn. Ramona was born Feb. 28, 1940 at home on Couchiching Reserve near Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Gilbert and Florence Perrault. Ramona loved her family […]
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Lyle Raymond Snider, 61, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Lyle is survived by his wife, Linda; sons, Chris (Angela), Ron, and Tim (Karen); and his beloved grandchildren, Copper, Scarlet, Tori, Abby, Hailey, Cole, Jade, Brooke, […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Gabius Hendrik “Henk” Abma, of Emo, Ont., on Monday March 11, 2013 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born in Bolsward, Friesland on July 8, 1923 to Pietje and Johannes Abma. He immigrated to […]
Flora Mills (nee Kliner) passed away peacefully, at the age of 86, on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at her residence in Oxdrift, Ont. Cremation has taken place, and a private family interment will take place at a later date. A complete obituary to follow. Online condolences may be offered at […]
Sybil Mowe passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age 86. Cremation has taken place, and a private family service will take place at a later date. A complete obituary to follow. Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of their dear loved one, Marilyn Viola “Jo” Olson, on Wednesday. March 13 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Jo was born March 26, 1945 in Simcoe, Ont. to Harlen and Ethel Sipes. She was […]
George was born to Gertrude Paulette (Boyce) and Sidney Herbert Briant at Erith, Kent, England in 1916 during a World War One zeppelin raid. He retained childhood memories of being outfitted with a protective tin hat. On March 19, 1921, George sailed with his parents from Liverpool to Saint John, […]
