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 […]

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 […]

Since being elected, one of the things I’ve tried to do is raise awareness of the type of services I offer in each community. While a lot of attention is paid to the “political” aspects of Question Period, speeches, or statement in Queen’s Park, many people often don’t realize the […]

After this past week, I can’t help but believe global warming is impacting us. I would never have expected rain in the second week of January. Instead, I would have expected frigid temperatures—the kind that takes your breath away just stepping outside. I shouldn’t complain about milder weather and its […]

Dear editor: Thank you to the entire community for purchasing the Christmas DVD/CD set in support of the Salvation Army’s Christmas Cheer Fund. Some $4,000 has been donated to the fund so far. This set will continue to be sold throughout the year to provide more funds for 2013. Thank […]

Dear editor: As ol’ St. Nick himself “Ho! Ho! Ho’d” his way around Rainycrest’s Hallett Hall, giving out Christmas oranges and wishing each of us a Merry Christmas, I looked at the faces of all the residents at Rainycrest’s annual Christmas party and noticed there either were smiles on them […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Earl Iver Sandmoen announces his peaceful passing, with family by his side, on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. Earl was born Nov. 27, 1931 to Alfred and Emma Sandmoen of Rainy River, Ont. Earl was a man of many talents; he worked […]

Lea Quibell passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 90. She was predeceased by the love of her life and husband of 70 years, Allan. Lea was born Oct. 17, 1922 in Vassar, Man. to the late Antoine […]

Sharon Tibbs, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 with her family by her side. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Sharon was born Aug. 12, 1943 in Fort Frances to Vivian (Mallory) and Fred Carter. Sharon was a bright student and enjoyed language […]