Among the many differences between the Canadian and U.S. political systems, one of the most glaring will be in full view tonight when U.S. President Barack Obama takes the stage with Republican hopeful Mitt Romney in the first presidential debate leading up to the Nov. 6 election. That’s right, the […]
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Jean Olynyk (nee Plichta), 78, of Steinbach, Man., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 at the St. Adolph Personal Care Home. She is survived by her husband, Joseph, two daughters, and one son and their families. She was predeceased by one son. Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 1, […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Delores Cross, 84, of 337 McIrvine Rd., Fort Frances, Ont., announces her passing on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Delores was born Dec. 31, 1927 in Churchbridge, Sask. to the late Joseph and Elizabeth […]
Hilda Laverdure (nee Peters) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Lutheran Hour (508 Victoria Ave.) in Fort Frances. After the service, family and friends can proceed to Riverview Cemetery for the […]
I read an article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune recently that looked at the costs of job-based health care in the United States. I was shocked by the cost being pegged at $15,745, which struck me as being unbelievably high. The costs had risen by $2,400 over the past four […]
For decades, our publicly-funded health-care system has been the pride of Canadians. Every citizen, regardless of social standing and ability to pay, has equal access to essential health-care services. Time and time again it is cited as Canadians’ most valued-service. Yet at the same time, many express frustrations with their […]
Well, it’s cattle sale week, which always was a big deal for us. Tensions built because you never knew how well the cows would co-operate since they are suspicious of why all of a sudden you want them in the barnyard after a summer of grazing. The old cows know […]
As many know, dementia is a terrible disease. Today, our family struggles with feelings of relief and sadness. Relief that the battle against the disease is over and sadness and despair–we lost our Mom. Sharon Joyce Tysz passed peacefully on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort […]
The family of Albert James Van Drunen, of Dance Township, Ont., sadly announces his passing on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. Bert was born Jan. 30, 1929 in Emo Townhip to Grace and Peter Van Drunen. As most people know, Bert worked in […]
With heavy hearts our family announces the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Marie Geiger, on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre in Dryden, Ont. with family by her side. She was born July 10, 1943. Left to cherish her memory are her children, […]
With family at his side, William Neal “Bill” Martin, 81, of 816 Front St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. He was born to Captain Billy and Elsie (Neal) Martin on April 9, 1931 in Fort Frances and […]
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way in which its animals are treated.” Gandhi said that, a very wise man who lived his life as an example of non-violence and justice. Those are words we all should live by. Justice and fairness […]
