Last week’s column reviewed many of the biggest federal political stories of 2012, so this week it’s time to look forward and see what may be in store for us in 2013. As 2012 came to a close, the “Idle No More” movement was ramping up and Attawapiskat Chief Theresa […]

By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo Winter feed supply for the beef cow herd is an issue in many parts of Ontario. A combination of low forage yields and poor harvesting conditions have some farmers digging deep for feeding alternatives. Getting the cows through the rest of this winter may […]

Goals are a very important part of my life–New Year’s resolutions, daily action plans, and goals just for the fun of it. Some goals have been on my lists for years and always seem to be unattainable, such as “being on time.” But others have been reached and help make […]

SMITH–Born to Elijah Smith and Rosaline David, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Ashton Ethan, weighing 8 lbs. 11 oz. on January 9, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

CAMPAGNA–Born to Jason and Christina, nee Sletmoen, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Rino Jackson, weighing 8 lbs. 5 oz. on January 9, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

GRIMARD–Born to Joel and Ashlee, nee Wilson, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Jase John, weighing 6 lbs. 10 oz. on January 9, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

MCCORRISTER–Born to Daniel McCorrister and Nicole Simmons, of Emo, Ontario, a girl, Makayla Helen Marie Lynette, weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. on January 8, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

MARTIN–Born to Darrell and Sharon, nee Martin, of Mine Centre, Ontario, a girl, Elita Rose, weighing 8 lbs. 10 oz. on January 8, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

TUCKER–Born to Jason and Jessica, nee Morris, of Devlin, Ontario, a boy, Kasey George, weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz. on January 8, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

CALDER–Born to Ryan Calder and Heather McTaggart, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Emry Lawrence, weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz. on January 7, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

COCHRANE–Born to Brian Cochrane Jr. and Melanie Mosher, of Rainy River First Nation, Ontario, a boy, Kendrick Jaxon, weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. on January 7, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

MOSBECK–Born to Eric and Hope, nee Wilson, of Emo, Ontario, a girl, Eva Ray, weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. on January 6, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.