Sadly, the family announces the passing of Violet Ruth Tibbs, 84, of Emo, Ont. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital. Violet was born on April 17, 1935 in Loon Lake, Sask. to parents, Annie (Humphries) and Gordon McKinnon. She was united in marriage to Lyle Tibbs on […]
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Who am I today? It is a question that must be pondered by countless Canadians in this election. Am I the same person who did not feel comfortable to be around gay young men in high school who were frightened to come out and let schoolmates acknowledge their differences or […]
After a long season that started way back in February, the final Bassmaster Elite Series regular season event took place this past weekend in Oklahoma on Tenkiller Lake and it was the toughest test that anglers faced all year. We were supposed to fish Oklahoma’s Fort Gibson Lake back in […]
I am really hoping that now the first day of fall has arrived that our weather will turn around. The east end of the district missed out on a horrible storm on Friday night. I am hearing reports from three to seven inches of rain in places and it came […]
Do you remember Woody Woodpecker? He came to life in 1940, created by Walter Lantz and his studio after a sleepless night in the California woods on his honeymoon where a woodpecker insisted on hammering away on the cabin’s roof for most of the night. The next night a heavy […]
Raymond Dolph, 70, of Fort Frances, Ont. passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
An action plan meeting for the 2020 Dudley-Hewitt Cup Central Canadian Jr. ‘A’ Championship will take place today (Sept. 19) at 6 p.m. at the Super 8 Motel. Business will include striking up a tournament committee. Volunteers needed; everyone welcome. “Aladdin,” the 2019 musical fantasy film, will be the free […]
Have you ever experienced an incredible meal at a fine dining establishment, which included an intensely flavoured accompanying sauce? Chances are you have. These companion sauces, although sparse in volume on the plate, deliver unmistakable and compelling tastes reminiscent of the flavours in the food being served. With the knowledge […]
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. This recipe for scallops is the perfect example.However, when I say “simple” that means very few ingredients and fast to prepare.Some people, however, may feel some anxiety when contemplating cooking scallops.Let’s be honest, scallops aren’t cheap, and thus you don’t want to mess […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Violet Tibbs, 84, of Emo, Ont. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. A service of celebration and remembrance will be held for Violet on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Northridge Funeral Home in Emo. […]
Have we come to expect our politicians to lie to our faces? The Canadian Press reported Friday Ontario’s budget deficit now stands at $7.4 billion–nearly half of the $15 billion Premier Doug Ford claimed he inherited last year from the previous Liberal government. The PC government’s official stance is the […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Chris was a loving, kind, passionate person with a great sense of humour. Crestina Asunta Dittaro (Lovisa) Lowe passed away on Sept. 14. 2019 surrounded by family. Chris was born to Orsolina (Lina) […]
