Donald Melville, 86, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. As per his wishes, there will be no funeral.
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Dear Mike: To everyone who was involved in the production of the Christmas benefit concert CD/DVD featuring local musicians and vocalists–thank you and bravo! It is an awesome compilation of holiday hits and a true celebration of the talent we have right here in Rainy River District. To the performers […]
Dear editor: For all those people who have no morals, or think that dropping off their animals in the country and they will be looked after, think again. Dogs are dropped off but not as much as cats. Cats seem to be the preference for dropping off in the country. […]
Fred Nighswander, 100, of Barwick, Ont., passed away Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 at his residence. Visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 27 at 2-4 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Northridge Funeral Home in Emo. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. at Barwick Community Hall. Interment […]
I’m sure the Christmas travelling, visiting, and eating has begun for many of us! My boyfriend/partner was calling it the “12 days of Christmas” since we had started so early this year. I think we all have very little to complain about when you think of the tragedy that is […]
With entertaining season upon us, I want to share with you one of our favourite recipes perfect for a buffet or cocktail party—or serve it with rice for a main course as this recipe makes an abundant amount of sauce. By the way, ground chuck is available at your local […]
Hazel Turcotte, 73, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Hazel was born April 9, 1939 in Guernsey, Sask. to Sydney and Pauline Hill. She leaves behind her husband, Sylvio; children, Jordie, Sandy, Darren, and David (Nicole); grandchildren, Derek, […]
There’s nothing quite like a winning streak to get sports fans excited, especially when it gets into the double digits. That’s the situation in the SIJHL and OHL these days as two of the top franchises in each league currently are on lengthy win streaks at Christmastime. Following a 5-2 […]
Announced in the 2011 budget as a permanent program, Ontario’s Risk Management Program (RMP) helps farmers manage risks beyond their control, like fluctuating costs and market prices. The program is available for the cattle, edible horticulture, grains and oilseeds, hog, sheep, and veal sectors. RMP complements AgriStability and Production Insurance. […]
A book sits on the corner of my desk poking at me, calling me names, just generally annoying me. It’s title is “The Willpower Instinct,” written by Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D. Kelly, if I may call her that, not because I know her personally but it seems more friendly than Dr. […]
Hazel Turcotte, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. A complete obituary will follow.
It is Christmas letter-writing season again. Both local MP John Rafferty and MPP Sarah Campbell have sent out letters to all of their constituents, wishing them a wonderful holiday season and showing how active they have been in their ridings. They also have addressed another letter to Santa, with both […]
