On April 30, 2016 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., Garth finished his earthly pilgrimage and went to be with his Lord and Saviour. Garth was born in Dryden, Ont. on Dec. 16, 1938, the eldest of five boys and two girls. At age 12, his father died […]
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Al Ward passed away peacefully at the Evergreen Seniors Home in Campbell River, B.C. on Thursday, April 28, 2016 with family and friends at his bedside. He was 95 years old and had lived life to the fullest. Al has been described as a “handsome, charming, debonair man with a […]
The world and research constantly is changing its opinions on what foods are safe to eat. The most recent change has come with the rehabilitation of butter. Back in the 1950s, very few people were fat. Most households in Fort Frances had very rich milk, where the cream would separate […]
I have a new favourite book. I stumbled upon it while visiting Linden. I encouraged him, on to my knee, to help me read this fine story with the beautiful illustrations. We shared the message of this book over and over, and I will never tire of the thoughts that […]
We ended up with 1,246 animals at the Stratton sales barn on Saturday, with the value in sales being $1,350,931.77. Unfortunately, prices have dropped and all indications are they will be staying this way for a long time. People selling their own yearlings or fall calves did OK, but the […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag and rural rep What are you going to plant this spring for your pasture program? The first thing to plant is fence posts. By far the biggest gains in pasture management come from a rotational grazing system, with at least 10 paddocks and preferably more. Electric […]
My great-niece, Ella, and my great-nephew, Nicholas, both are in the fourth grade. And recently, they had a very interesting assignment. They were instructed to choose a real-life problem and then make a list of 20 possible solutions. Next, they were to choose the best solution and create it. What […]
Hydro One already is in most people’s bad books with its exorbitant rates—especially for those who live in rural areas like here in Rainy River District. Needless to say, the Ontario Energy Board’s recent announcement of a 2.5 percent increase in time-of-use pricing only will exacerbate that view. What’s sure […]
Rudolf K.F. Zeitlhofer Dear sir: Reading last week’s press release from the Rainy River District School Board, headlined “Board disappointed by no agreement,” brought one no end of amusement. The only question perplexing the reader would be whether Dianne McCormack, chair of the board, was permitted to read that mountain […]
Sheryl Douglas Dear Mr. Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the local “Community Chest” for all they do in our area. Without their help, both emotionally and financially, many of us would have added extra stress. Thank you also to the volunteers and people who donate […]
Jerome Johnson Dear editor: On Wednesday, April 13, I observed four school buses with pink T-shirts fixed to the front grill. The word “Bully” was inscribed on them. Later on, we drove by an elementary school, where the kids were having recess. Half the boys wore pink. This was disheartening […]
