After a long, courageous battle with cancer, Daisy McInnis (nee Jackway), 81, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Upsala, Ont. Daisy was born Jan. 30, 1935 in Fort Frances to William and Mary Daisy Jackway. Daisy was a […]
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You never really know how much poop a dog puts out until the snow melts. And when it comes time to clean up, not even my vigorous, dive-into-anything grandchildren want to make that extra five bucks cleaning up dog poop. It seems they’d rather have a week’s worth of extra […]
While it was nice to be home for a couple of weeks, I’m back on the road again this week getting ready for the third FLW Tour stop of the season at Beaver Lake in northwest Arkansas. Beaver Lake has become a staple on the FLW Tour over the years—hosting […]
In 1964, then-Prime Minister Lester Pearson formed a committee to create a new Canadian flag to replace the Red Ensign. The committee eventually selected an 11-point maple leaf centered on a white background between two red bands on either side. There was serious and rancorous debate between the parties—and the […]
The frogs were singing in my pond last week—despite the chilly temperatures and frigid wind. They were singing with their big voices; a whole choir, one trying to outdo the other. “Listen to me,” one croaked. “No, me,” croaked another. It is the official song of spring, even though Mother […]
And so winter hangs on although I’m hearing that we’re supposed to be in double-digit temperatures for daytime highs by week’s end. Won’t that be something! — Well, I ended up sick again last week and missed out on all my big plans. I understand we had a great turnout […]
All Canadian farm operators will receive a letter at the beginning of May with instructions on how to complete the questionnaire online. It automatically will add totals and skip sections that do not apply to the operator’s farm. As a result, completing the questionnaire online will be faster and easier, […]
Growing up in northern New York, water was very important to me. At our kitchen sink, we had two pumps. One was delicious drinking well water while the other was rainwater gathered in our cistern. This “soft” water was used for baths and laundry. And we always had plenty of […]
There’s been a lot of buzz on social media this past week over the actions of some U.S. states directed against same-sex couples and the LGBTQ community in general. The moves prompted plenty of backlash, including concert cancellations by big-name rockers like Bruce Springsteen and Bryan Adams in North Carolina […]
Cathie Sinninghe Dear editor: I am asking for people to let their voices be heard regarding the important issue at our Memorial Sports Centre. This is regarding an accessible change room for families of special needs or handicapped children, as well as those with young children. As was so eloquently […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gail Isabel Janice Shields announces her passing on Sunday, April 10, 2016 surrounded by her loving husband and heartbroken boys. Gail was the daughter of Paul and Margaret Kielczewski, born on July 3, 1946. She was number five on the team […]
It is with sadness the family of John Bodnar announces his sudden passing on Sunday, April 10, 2016. John was born May 10, 1946 to Joseph and Dominia Bodnar in St Boniface, Man. His family moved to Ontario and resettled in Roddick Township in 1951. John graduated from Fort Frances […]
