This week is my anniversary. Okay, it’s one of them and, while it’s a passion one it doesn’t include my wife…at least not directly. My first Stanley Cup was 49 years ago this week although I hasten to report that my name was not engraved on hockey’s Holy Grail. It […]
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I’ve spent the last few days wandering across the wilds of both northern and southern Ontario remembering my youth. Did not see any brown until I got past Sault Ste. Marie and was beginning to suspect that the white was permanent and went on forever. However bare ground did appear […]
Local residents will be dancing the night away this weekend. The Emo Legion Branch #99 will be hosting Country Jam this Friday (May 13) at the Emo Legion. The dance starts at 7 p.m. and admission is $5.00 which includes a light lunch. Saturday night there will be a Country […]
Hats off to the Rainy River Federation of Agriculture for organizing and hosting a wonderful Ag Day this past Saturday. For those of you that didn’t take time – you really missed out! The event will only grow bigger every year now that things are back on track. Cauls Catering […]
The table beet (also known as garden beet, blood turnip or red beet) is a popular garden vegetable. Beet tops are an excellent source of vitamin A and the roots are a good source of vitamin C. The tops can be cooked or served fresh as greens and the roots […]
Ogimaa Giizhigook It is with great sadness that the family of Pamela Copenace announces her passing on Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Pamela was born on June 6, 1959, in Emo, Ontario. She grew up in Onigaming First Nation and was proud to call it home. She […]
Bruce, 58, youngest son of Lawrence and Ella Desserre passed away unexpectedly from cancer in Edmonton, Alta., on May 4, 2022. Bruce is survived by his partner Veronica Scheerschmidt of Stettler, Alta.; her family; his daughters Jodi and Danica; and grandchildren Chase, Carter, Ava, Oaklyn and Averie. He is also […]
Sunrise – March 22, 1963Sunset – March 20, 2022 It is with great sadness that the family of Dennis Robert announce his passing on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Whitehorse, Yukon. Loving son of Terry McMahon; the late Irene McMahon; stepmom Yvonne; sister Terri-Lynn; and nephew Adam Barrett and his […]
Joseph Fernand Pelletier, 73, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022. A memorial mass will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Fort Frances, Ont. A complete obituary will follow.
A Celebration of Life for the Late Howard Wilson will be held from the Dryden Full Gospel Church on May 14, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. A time of fellowship and luncheon will follow the service in the Sunset Room at the Best Western.
What is hairy, unattractive, and available in almost every major grocery store’s produce section? No, it’s not an unshaven Produce Manager with bedhead. They are coconuts and more consumers tend to buy it dried or canned instead of fresh. Who wouldn’t be somewhat afraid of this intimidating, seemingly indestructible produce […]
When I get asked about living where I do, at Lake of the Woods, one of the first responses that I always have is that, “it’s a great place to live if you enjoy being outside, especially if you like fishing”. Few places can compare with all of the access […]
