By Melanie Mathieson The Gardening Guru Epsom salts can be a way to help green up your garden naturally. Epsom salts contain magnesium and sulfur—two elements found in nature that are important for plant growth. Magnesium helps form chlorophyll in plants and is essential for photosynthesis. Magnesium also is critical […]
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It is with sadness that we annouce Gordon Boland, 78, has passed away to a better world. He was born in Fort Frances, Ont. in 1934 but has resided in Vancouver, B.C. for the past 50 years. He leaves his partner of 37 years, Bas Van Der Hoek, and three […]
After a long and fulfilling life, Dorothea Anna Beryl Cupp left this Earth, peacefully and surrounded by love. We mourn the loss of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Mom was born May 30, 1924 in Stratton, Ont. to Cynthia and Archibald Shaw. She was the youngest of six children. […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Vivian Joyce Hartnell announces her passing. Surrounded by her loving family, Vivian passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, Feb. 9, 2013 in the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. at the age of 88. Vivian was born March 13, […]
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 […]
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 […]
