Most people who feed birds in the winter in this area will be familiar with the Evening Grosbeak. It has a body about the size of a robin but with a short tail and an enormous beak. The male birds are beautifully marked in yellow, black, and white while the […]
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Wallace Wilson, 62, of Rainy River First Nations, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Monday, Dec. 20, 1999. He was born July 31, 1937 in Emo, Ont. to the late Albert and Lucy Wilson. Wallace guided in the Rainy River District area for […]
Sister Helen Martin (Mary St. Laura), 92, of Regina, Sask., passed away Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999. Born in Portage La Prairie, Man., she was predeceased by her parents; and two sisters, Anna Cummings, and Rose (Sister Mary St. Aselle). Helen is survived by her sisters, Eula (Ervine) Klein of Troy, […]
Sandra Lloyd, formerly of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly in Reynolds, N.D. on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999. Sandra is survived by her very close friend, Jim Leddige of Reynolds, N.D.; and her two sons, Larry Richard Sjoblom of Moorhead, N.D., and Eric Sjoblom of International Falls, Mn. Sandra also […]
Dear sir: The grade 3/4 class at Alberton Central School has enjoyed some activities courtesy of Henry Miller and the OFAH “Adopt-a-School” program through the local Sportsmen’s Club. As part of the science curriculum, Mr. Miller took our class on a field trip to study about trees, plants, and soil. […]
Dear sir: During the past week, federal and provincial finance ministers have been meeting to make suggestions on what to do with the projected surplus in the federal budget. It appears that most would like to see the income tax reduced. None of us enjoy paying taxes but we know […]
The Christmas season is fast approaching and in the spirit of the festive season, it is important to practice and make time for safety. Why? So to avoid the dangers of carelessness during a time of happiness and celebration when most people are relaxed and not alert as usual. Fire […]
It isn’t easy to let go of the people you love. Not even when you should. But it’s necessary. Personally, I first learned about letting go in 1957. My father was still a young man. Age 62 to be exact. And it was unbelievably hard to let go. How could […]
By Perry Good
Outdoors Pro-Mo
Outdoors Pro-Mo
On a recent trip to Canada, I was reminded we all have to take some time out of our busy lives to rest and recharge those “internal batteries.” Nature, time, and patience are the three best physicians. I enjoy being outdoors and I am truly amazed at the beauty nature […]
Dear sir: My best wishes and goodwill for the renewed arena. But who changes names in mid-stream? Unless it’s a business venture or a marriage–and sometimes not even then. So why strip the signature from our Memorial Arena? It’s our heritage from the past, it’s part of a legacy we […]
Dear editor: I would appreciate an opportunity to respond to a letter written by Crystal Rathwell, published in your Nov. 24 issue, regarding cancellation of the Remembrance Day ceremony at Barwick. Ms. Rathwell refers to the “powers that be” cancelling services in Barwick and says that no one could give […]
