As a child, you had fun. But what about this side of 60–are you still having fun? If not, why not? Fortunately for me, I feel I have a mandate to fulfill. My mother died years ago, but I still remember the last words she said to me. They were […]
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This past week saw important developments in both the riding and Ottawa. Week 2 of the flooding crisis in and around Thunder Bay saw some progress on repairing the damage to public property, but less so on the private property side. I spent the better part of last Monday touring […]
Judith (“Judy”) Ann Plasky, nee Monrean, passed away Thursday, Jun 7, 2012 at her residence in Fort Frances, Ont. with her family by her side. Judy was born Sept. 23, 1946 in Fort Frances to Mary and Jack (John) Monrean. In the early 1960s in International Falls, Mn., Judy was […]
Victor Rudolph Himsl passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at his residence at Sunrise Senior Living in Windsor, Ont. He was born March 23, 1922 in Lumsden, Sask. Reunited with his beloved wife of 68 years, Mary, nee Balint (2010). Loving father of Marilyn and David Lambert of Whitby, […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Ingried Helena Gushulak announces her passing on May 19th, 2012, with her family at her side at the age of 77. Ingried was born on April 30, 1935 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany to the late Frank and Helene Dombrowski. In her teens […]
By Tyler Moffitt The Safety Advocate The month of June is now here and the Smoke Alarms For Every Baby (S.A.F.E.) program is more than 13 years old in Rainy River District. It’s apparent that this project is—and always will be—dear to many people’s hearts. The important message that’s being […]
The spring auction season across the district has been a busy one with a veritable blizzard of events. This past weekend climaxed with the final two and it was obvious bidders had honed their skills to a fine edge, determined to outshine the rest of the hoard. The gawkers, professional […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo The breeding season has started for many producers, although some have not yet turned their bulls out into the breeding pasture. What can be done to achieve maximum breeding performance for the least cost? When the herd sire was selected, it likely meant a […]
The Thunder Bay area, including Conmee, Oliver Paipoonge, and Fort William First Nation, recently were hit by record rainfall, which, in turn, triggered extensive flooding. My heart goes out to all affected individuals, families, and businesses, but please know your local, provincial, and federal governments will continue to work together […]
Growing up in upstate New York, I had two “little girl” idols–Shirley Temple and Princess Elizabeth. Shirley was a half-year younger than I while the Princess was a year older. I especially idolized Shirley because she had such beautiful curly hair. Mine was straight! For years, I treasured a cobalt […]
The confusion that’s marred planning for Canada Day activities in Fort Frances is a perfect example of the wrong way to go about things. That’s not a dig at those who tried. The Fun in the Sun committee understandably opted to back out when its plea for more volunteers fell […]
