The flash of fire at the top of the elm tree. A clear, flute-like whistle in late spring. A hanging basket nest. These are the trademarks of one of our most striking birds—the Baltimore Oriole. The male bird is absolutely brilliant in jet black and bright orange. During the courting […]
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By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo Pasture season soon will be in full swing and many producers will have cattle out on grass. Let’s not forget the importance of mineral feeding while on pasture. Calf growth, cow reproductive status, and general health all are influenced by the intake of adequate […]
It was a great planting week at the Emo Agricultural Research Station and we managed to get a majority of our plots filled up! We still have some grass/legume blocks to plant, but the last of that seed should be arriving early this week. We welcomed the rain even though […]
A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mary Ann Dutka will be held Friday, May 25, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances, Ont. Fr. Wayne McIntosh will officiate, followed by interment in Riverview Cemetery. Mary Anne passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 at […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Alvina Zrum announces her peaceful passing, with her family at her side, on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. in Fort Frances, Ont. Alvina was born Jan. 20, 1925 in New Westminster, B.C. to Ernest and Ester […]
