Ann Wilson (Bebaamichiwebiik) passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 with her family by her side. Ann was born Nov. 19, 1925 to Johnny and Agnes Speaker, and was a beloved, respected, and honoured elder by many people in Canada and United States. She is survived by two sons, […]
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James Stuart (Jim) McInnis, 84, of 318 Third St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Jim was born June 4, 1928 in Emo, Ont. to the late James Sr. and Eda McInnis. In his younger years, […]
Dear editor: On Tuesday, Jan. 15, there was an accident on Highway 11 at the La Vallee bridge between an SUV and the beer truck. I drive school bus and was stopped waiting for the truck to go past in order to make a left-hand turn into La Vallee. As […]
Dear editor: I have been in attendance at each public meeting for the Sturgeon Creek School Accommodation Review Committee and have been able to see first-hand how the community feels about this amazing school. Every single piece of public input that has been submitted and presented has been in favour […]
Dear editor: There is so much in the newspaper, and on TV and radio, about natives everywhere living in Third World conditions. Looking in the dictionary, “discover” means “the first one to find or find out.” In 1492, Columbus supposedly discovered America, but who was here to greet him? Who […]
It’s relatively easy to close schools. It’s much more difficult to get them back should circumstances change down the road. That’s a conundrum Rainy River District may face one day as more and more schools are allowed to fall by the wayside. Fort Frances, for instance, is now down to […]
As this is my first column of 2013, I would like to wish everyone a healthy and happy new year. Last year was a very eventful one in Canadian politics, so here’s a bit of recap before we take a look at the coming year in next week’s edition. At […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo The last three months before calving is a critical time for cows and heifers. Nutrition needs are high with a rapidly-growing calf, milk production coming on stream, and cold weather to overcome. Energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals are important. Cows on an adequate diet […]
“Not what you have, but what you use. Not what you see, but what you choose. Not what seems fair, but what is true. “Not what you dream, but what you do. Not what you take, but what you give. Not as you pray, but as you live. “These are […]
On Saturday afternoon, our front doorbell rang. When we answered, the delivery man already was gone. He’d left a box on the porch that read, “Merry Christmas from a late Santa and Happy Valentine’s Day from an early Cupid! Jun and Ree.” Jun Kaneko is an internationally- renowned sculptor whom […]
Last week’s rain certainly knocked the snow down in a hurry and I was shocked at how much water was lying under the snow. The cows were happy because they didn’t have to make the long walk home to get a drink. On the trapline, though, the rain deepened the […]
The United Nations was formed in 1945 at the end of the Second World War with the participation of 51 countries. In 2011, there were 193 members with the addition of The Republic of South Sudan. Peace is the UN’s main objective but fostering friendly co-operation between countries, considering the […]
