There is only one thing more satisfying to a woman than being right. That is in the process of being right, she proves her husband is wrong. I know this to be the truth. I’m a husband. Brian and Evie were off for a short drive. “Did you lock the […]
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Holly Daze is almost here, the sun fun filled weekend takes place December 3 and 4. The parade is Friday night at 6 p.m. The annual tree lighting ceremony takes place after the parade. Fireworks also follow the parade. This takes place on the riverbank. The fireworks are co-sponsored by […]
Well now that we are moving into the 20 numbers in November, I am starting to think I best be getting serious about Christmas. Things still seem to be moving slow when it comes to shipping and transporting. Saturday was such a beautiful day that I was thinking Sunday might […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie Roy McNally of Emo, Ontario, beloved husband of Sharon McNally on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Riverside Healthcare Facilities in Fort Frances. Les was born on October 31, 1937, in Rainy River, Ontario to Charles and Mabel McNally. […]
11/22/1978 – 11/13/2021 Jason Hoven was born to Jayne and Kevin Hoven in St. Catharines, Ontario. He is survived by his parents Jayne and Kevin Hoven; in-laws Georgina Jourdain (Ernest Kelliher), Dave Thomas; partner Bobbi-Jo Thomas; his children Jason (Jr.), Chy-Anne, Johnathan; his grandchild Lilith Meline-Hoven; his two brothers William […]
Leonard Brian (Brian) Bates passed away suddenly at the age of 54 on Saturday, November 6, 2021, in Atikokan, Ontario. Brian, the youngest son, was born to Stan and Marie Bates on October 5, 1967, in Emo, Ontario. His family then relocated to Atikokan in September of 1974, where he […]
By now, many of you will have heard of Ted Lasso, the Emmy-winning series available exclusively on Apple’s streaming service. The program is the creative vision of Jason Sudeikis with a host of clever writers. I am a member of the ranks of grateful viewers. The show soothes and calms […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Bernice Mabel Cain announce her passing in Thunder Bay on October 26, 2021, at the age of 86. Bernice was born in Fort Frances on March 14, 1935. She was one of five daughters of Elva and Maclennan Gadd. Bernice was […]
Light, temperature, humidity and ventilation are chief home environmental factors affecting plant growth. Any one of these factors in incorrect proportions will prevent proper plant growth indoors. Before purchasing any houseplant you need to do your research and take a look at your home and its environmental conditions before you […]
Imagine having a Canadian Football League team with a Super Bowl quarterback, three first-round NFL draft picks (including the No. 1 pick overall), a Pro Bowl MVP and a wide receiver who averaged 600 yards over six NFL seasons. Now imagine how many games that team might win in one […]
Since I started writing this column back in 2007 I have written about holiday gift ideas every year but usually I wait until a week or two before Christmas when many people have already taken care of their shopping list. Over the past week I’ve gotten messages from several people […]
Have recent increases in the price of meat leave you with the thought of becoming a vegetarian? With no disrespect to my vegetable eating friends, there is a great technique to bring extreme flavour and tenderness to cheaper cuts of meat. It’s called “braising”. Braising is typically the process of […]
