Wow—what a great weekend we had! The weather was perfect for the Emo Fair. I don’t remember ever having such relaxed, content cows. The breeze was blowing through our barn and it was cool, which eliminated a lot of the flies. The cattle really enjoyed themselves. I realize the rain […]
Features
By Gary Sliworsky, Ag rep, Emo
This is the first of a two-part article on using bunker silos. Bunker silos offer many advantages over tower silos for the storage of haylage and corn silage, but require careful management to minimize fermentation and spoilage losses. Along with proper harvest moisture and length of cut, additional attention must […]
From the Ontario Stewardship Rangers
A big hello from the OSR crew! We began the week (Aug. 15) by heading out with conservation officer Mike Veniot to clean up boat launches, entry points, and campsites along the shores of Rainy Lake! Not only did we get to learn more about what conservation officers do, but […]
? Let’s face it, if you are a huge fan of a sports franchise, you are going to support them through thick and thin and defend them no matter what. But over the last little while here in North American, that passion fans bring has started to go over the […]
On Monday, Aug. 22, 2011, Gerald Chester Sumner, of International Falls, Mn., was called home by his Heavenly Father. He was sad to leave but after losing the fight with cancer, he was ready to go home and be free from pain and suffering. Gerald was born to Chester and […]
Peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011 at the Rainy River Hospital, Mryte Lauzon passed away at the age of 105. Myrtle was born in McIntosh, Mn. on Nov. 24, 1905 to Oscar and Clara Skaalrud. She was the oldest of 12 children. Myrtle was united in marriage to Emile Lauzon […]
Tragically and sadly, we announce the sudden passing of our dear son, Joshua Helm, on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011. Joshua was born on Jan. 26, 2001 in San Diego, Calif. Joshua loved life and all it had to offer. He was taken from us doing what he loved best. Joshua […]
It is with heavy hearts the family announces the unexpected passing of Terry Dean Richards on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011 at his residence in Chapple Township, Ont. Terry was born Dec. 14, 1981 in Creston, Iowa to Russel and Carol Richards. In 1986, the family moved to Rainy River District, […]
With extreme sadness and heavy hearts, the family of Paul Bodnar announces his passing. With family at his side at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, Paul was welcomed peacefully into God’s loving arms on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. Paul was born July 11, 1951 to Joseph and Dominia […]
With heavy hearts and much sadness, the family of Anne Justine Eustace announces her sudden passing on Monday, Aug. 22, 2011 at the age of 93. Anne was born in Winnipeg, Man. and attended Normal School, which was in past years a teachers’ training school. She taught in small schools […]
William “Bill” Ozero, 89, of Fort Frances, Onta., passed away Friday, Aug. 19, 2011 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances with the presence of his family at his side and in his heart. Bill was born Dec. 7, 1921 in Winnipeg, Man., where he was raised, graduating from the […]
Unexpectedly at his residence, Leonard Thomas Walsh, 53, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011. Len was born July 12, 1958 in Atikokan, Ont. to Charles and Mary (Hubert) Walsh. He survived by his sons, Shaun and Thomas Morrisseau; brothers, Charles (Michelle) Walsh and Stewart (Jodi) Hubert; […]
