TUCKER–Born to Steven Tucker and Crystal Stirling of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Steven Tony Timothy, weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. on August 30, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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Roberta Ellen Jeffery passed on to her eternal reward, peacefully with family by her side on Sept. 7, 2011. She was born on May 2, 1939 to Robert and Delia Jeffery. Roberta attended St. Mary’s School in Fort Frances. She worked at Arc Industries for many years. She was a […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Dale Garfield Lind on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine, and three children, Gregory (Debbie), Duane (Connie) and Cami (Roland); eight […]
With longtime NDP MPP Howard Hampton stepping aside after almost a quarter-century at Queen’s Park, the candidates for the three main parties here in Kenora-Rainy River face the daunting task of getting themselves known to voters across the riding over the next four weeks. NDP hopeful Sarah Campbell has spent […]
? Across Sunset Country, walleyes still get the most angler attention of any of the fish species that inhabit our lakes. Bass are right up there, though, with muskies continuing to gain popularity amongst area anglers. We are definitely getting lucky this week with the weather, extending the summer a […]
When compared to the rest of the teams at Fort High, the Muskie gridiron gang often seems and feels like the girl who is left behind while the rest of the group heads out on prom night. As the hockey, court sports, soccer, and curling squads (among others) have been […]
Is a funeral really a “celebration of life?” Dear friends, this is an excellent question that pastors often are asked. And the answer is not quite as straightforward as we normally would think. Let me begin by answering, “Yes . . . and no!” Therefore, in light of God’s Word, […]
By Gary Sliworsky
Ag rep, Emo
Ag rep, Emo
Applications for Canada Ontario Farm Stewardship Program (COFSP) Year 4 cost-share funding for farm projects identified in your Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) action plan are expected to be available Sept. 15. As in previous years, funding will be allocated to potential projects on a first-come basis as completed applications […]
Even though I’m not ready to let summer go, fall is my favourite season—especially when the sun shines! Who could complain? It’s dry, the trees are beautiful, the lawn begins to slow down, and the bugs are mostly gone. There are plenty of houseflies around, but I eliminate that problem […]
If you have moved even once in your life, you know that it takes just a certain injection of you to make the new house a home. Some say that you haven’t moved in until you’ve hung the pictures. Others say the house is not yours until you’ve painted your […]
Jan. 1 marks the official beginning of a new calendar year. It was established by the Roman calendar and is accepted around the world. In many Asian countries, however, the New Year coincides with Buddha’s birthday. Meanwhile, April 1 marks the official beginning of a new year for the federal […]
