James E. Griffiths passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 at home after a short illness. He was born June 1, 1931, and grew up and was educated in Canada. He graduated from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Man. and McGill University in Montreal, Que. with several degrees in chemistry, […]
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GOODFELLOW–Born to Bruce Goodfellow and Jennifer McCormick, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Jace Michael Tony, weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. on February 6, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
David Edward Joseph Frenette passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 at the Red Deer Hospice after a very brief battle with cancer. David was born in 1938 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Ann (Lengyl) and Onesime Frenette. David joined the RCAF in 1956 and attained […]
Craig Brockie Dear Mike: Much like the gambler, as an investor you gotta know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, know when to walk away, and know when to run. I last wrote you in October suggesting your readers “hold ’em” and avoid selling their mutual funds […]
Who knew a future Stanley Cup winner was taking to the ice when Duncan Keith got his start with the Times Tigers here all those years ago? When Jenna Enge threw her first curling stone, did anyone realize she would grow up to compete in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts? […]
By Gary Sliworsky
Ag rep, Emo
Ag rep, Emo
Social media and smartphone topics have been popular at farm meetings this winter—and for good reason. Many farmers and other agri-businesses are using these online and mobile tools to streamline and improve their communications and business activities. Researchers, OMAFRA specialists, and other organizations that want to get current information out […]
Recognize the name? Maybe not. Try Poplar, Trembling Aspen, Popple, Asp, and White Poplar. These are all common names for the same tree. The scientific name (Populus tremuloides) is the same all over the world. This poplar is one of four which can be found in Northern Ontario. Some of […]
I ended up with 12 calves last week, and they seemed to enjoy the colder weather. Luckily, I ended up making an extra calving pen in the barn since I could see the weather was going to turn and I had a fair number of cows very close. It looks […]
