Doreen Evans of London, Ont., and formerly of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011 at Victoria Hospital in London in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Ted for 48 years; dear mother of Ross (Lisa) Evans and Emily (Richard) Wilgosh; and cherished grandmother of Nate, […]
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Mildred Louise Ouellette passed away Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011 at her home in Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. at the grand age of 100 years. Mildred was born Friday, April 21, 1911 in Ashland, Wis. to Arthur and Pearl (nee Cain) Ouellette. She moved to Rainy River District […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Wendy Ann Buechler (nee Logan) announces here sudden passing late in the evening of Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011 at the age of 57. Left to forever cherish their memories of Wendy are her husband of 36 years, Glen; her daughter, Cari-Lynn; […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allen Odell Peterson, with his family by his side, on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the age of 86. He was born Dec. 7 1925 in Saskatchewan. Allen enjoyed socializing with many coffee mates in the numerous restaurants in […]
Jenny Hassan, 58, of Kenora, Ont., formerly of Big Grassy First Nation, Ont., passed away suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. Jenny was born Feb. 5, 1953 in Kenora to the late Peter and Jean Medicine. Jenny spent her younger years growing […]
I sometimes wonder what peace sounds like. Is it the quietness of the lake in January when the silence around the cabin is deafening? Is it the crunch of snow as you walk through the neighbourhoods in the darkened evening with the Christmas lights from homes illuminating your path? Or […]
Is deliberately spreading lies and misinformation about your political opponents simply an exercise in free speech or morally bankrupt behaviour that should not be tolerated? It’s amazing, and sad, that this even could up for debate in my opinion. Unfortunately, the Conservative Party has admitted–and attempted to justify–a misinformation campaign […]
Last week, the province’s Auditor General, Jim McCarter, released his annual report on government spending. While the report highlights many areas that need improvement, his review of the government’s energy strategy is the most telling. In addition to showing that the government’s current “green” energy strategy is driving bills too […]
Three weeks ago last Saturday was supposed to be a “red-letter day” for me. Like a child waiting for Christmas Day, I had waited impatiently for Saturday morning to come. That was the day my new Kindle was supposed to arrive. When the mail came, I tore off the wrapping […]
With the SIJHL season inching towards its Christmas break, the question that has been looming over the Fort Frances Lakers for the last few weeks needs to be asked. Where exactly is this team going in its quest to qualify for the Dudley Hewitt Cup in Thunder Bay this coming […]
By Gary Sliworsky
Ag rep, Emo
Ag rep, Emo
Under Regulation 63/09 of the Pesticides Act, Ontario farmers must be certified to buy and use Class 2 or 3 pesticides on their farms or woodlots. Certified farmers must ensure that pesticides are purchased, used, stored, transported, and disposed of according to Regulation 63/09. To become certified, a farmer […]
Last July I was watching the Canada Day fireworks with my 20-year-old daughter and all I could think about when I looked at her was that the celebration we were sharing was among the last time for things of the home child. I was bucking against the truth that the […]
