Our dear and only brother, Lloyd Langstaff, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 70. He was born on Nov. 5, 1940 in Emo, Ont. to Edmund and Marguerite Langstaff. We remember him fondly as a caring […]
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Like many people, I’m a moderate worrier. I don’t spend my whole life worrying, but there is always an undertone of “What if. . . .” After World War II, I worried a lot about “What if the expected nuclear holocaust actually happened.” For a few years, I was so […]
Across Ontario, young individuals are taking control and working hard to make a difference within their communities. The youth of today are our leaders of tomorrow. There’s one in every crowd and they deserve to be recognized for their contributions. Have a look within our community and see who stands […]
I don’t think there is anything better than a beautiful fall day. It is very nice working now with very few bugs, and it’s dry so you are not wearing rubbers full-time! My fencing project is coming along, but I still need a few more days. Fortunately, the area that […]
Sure, we’re only two weeks into the season. But trying to figure out who is going to come out with a win on any given night in the SIJHL so far is an awful lot like trying to discover a cure for the common cold. Looking at the scoreboard on […]
The annual Shoal Lake Last Chance bass tournament took place this past weekend and anglers could not have asked for nicer weather. Some 46 teams signed up for the tournament this year, about the usual turnout. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass were biting on the weekend and when it was […]
The first week back in Ottawa was a busy and eventful one so rather than dealing with a single topic, I would like to do a bit of a rapid-fire wrap up. I always wondered about the myth that the Conservatives are the best party to be in charge of […]
Do you ever have grumpy days—the kind of days where you are sadly aware of your own limitations?I’m not a fan of grumpy days, but they make me wonder. On one of these not-so-nice grumpy days, I was wondering about things, things like aging. I was trying to build my […]
I will keep the details on this short and to the point. He is handsome, romantic, kind, and the epitome of a gentleman. He pays attention to and hears me. He loves my dogs and all creatures great and small, and he can cook. But I stand firm on the […]
William Labovitch Dear editor: I want to thank both writers for responding to the letter I wrote that was published on Sept. 14. However, there are some clarifications that need to made. First, I feel neither writer would have had a problem if I supported their candidate, and that pretty […]
