Dear editor: I bring the news we all have been patiently waiting for! Our Canadian contributions, along with the other collecting countries, saw that the 100-millionth shoebox was collected in 2012! With great appreciation, applause goes out to the many people in Rainy River District who had the heart to […]
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elsie Helene Wilson, 91, of Alberton Township, Ont., on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. with family by her side. Elsie was born on April 13, 1921 in Camper, Man. to the […]
When MPPs finally return to Queen’s Park this coming Monday, it will have been just over four months since then premier Dalton McGuinty announced his sudden resignation and shocking decision to prorogue the legislature while the provincial Liberals chose their new leader. Facing a series of scandals and a battle […]
The family of Dorothea Cupp sadly announces her passing on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 in Thunder Bay, Ont. A celebration of Mom’s life will be held Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fort Frances, Ont. A complete obituary will follow.
The family sadly announces the passing of Vivian Hartnell on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 in Rainy River, Ont. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Rainy River Evangelical Covenant Church. A complete obituary will follow.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Elsie Helene Wilson, 91, of Alberton Township, Ont., with family by her side, on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow. Online condolences may be […]
In recent years, hydro prices have spiralled out of control unnecessarily as a result of irresponsible government decisions. Since being elected, I have pushed—and continue to fight—for significant changes that once again will make this essential service affordable for families, seniors, and businesses in the north. I will continue to […]
Does a penny for your thoughts now cost a nickel? Is penny wise and pound foolish now nickel wise and kilo foolish? Monday marked the end of the penny in Canada as banks no longer will issue this historic piece of Canadian money. Since 1858, the coins have jingled in […]
Someone has said, “A smile is a facial expression formed by flexing the muscles near both ends of the mouth and by flexing muscles throughout the mouth.” It should result in the corners of the mouth turned up. And that is called a smile! In contrast to the corners of […]
“Drive south until the butter melts.” I heard that saying last week for the first time, and I dare say I was charmed by the enticing “get in your car and go” imagery it evoked. I could use a warm little holiday like that right about now. Heaven knows if […]
