Mervyn James Steele, of Osoyoos, B.C., passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 68. Merv never wore a watch and seldom used a phone, but he always knew what time it was and it was time to go. The work is done […]
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It is with great sadness that the family of Dolores (Dode) Meyers announces her passing on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Dode was born March 13, 1930 in Bergland, Ont. to Henry and Nora Nordin. She lived and attended elementary school […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Morris Krawchuk, 97, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Morris was born Dec. 10, 1918 in Rainy River, Ont. to the late Mike and Mary Krowczuk. He had lived in the district all his life […]
Malfridur “Julia” Reinson, of Bow Island, Alta., beloved wife of the late Robert Reinson, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at the age of 92. Julia leaves to cherish her memory her five children, Mona De Gagné of Foremost, Alta., Colleen (Barrie) Korf of Airdrie, Alta., Rodney Reinson of Winnipeg, […]
My grandmother was born in 1872. She was 14 years old when Coca-Cola first was introduced in 1886 and 21 when “Brad’s Drink” (the forerunner of Pepsi) hit the market in 1893. I have no idea when she first tasted either of the new drinks. But she quickly developed a […]
The Species-at-Risk Farm Incentive Program is back for 2016. The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association, with support from Environment Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, is pleased to support producers who are enhancing farm habitat for species-at-risk across the province. With streamlined funding levels and […]
What a great long weekend! Amazing weather, lots of good company, visiting, and, of course fencing! We certainly had pretty darn good weather and here at my house, we received a half-inch of much-needed rain! The best part is the rain came and then the sun returned all in the […]
Across much of Sunset Country, we are fortunate that black crappies have established themselves in many of our watersheds. While they are not native to our region, it is believed they likely were incidentally dropped into some of our lakes while they were being stocked with smallmouth bass nearly a […]
With great sadness, the family of Robert “Rob” Edward DeGagné, 55, announces his sudden passing on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Rob was born March 18, 1961 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Orielle and Pearl (nee Plourde) DeGagné. Following high school, Rob worked at Bearing Supply in Fort Frances and Winnipeg, […]
Diane Schindel passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. A celebration of Diane’s life will be held Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 1-4 p.m. at Diane and Ron’s home at Reef Point. A complete obituary will follow.
With his family by his side, Terry Wood, 63, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. A time of fellowship will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 1 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 in Fort Frances. […]
The day was chilly. The air filled often with freezing rain bits almost feeling like hail as it pitted your face this past weekend. My wife and I headed to the cabin last Wednesday afternoon to get a jump on finishing off several projects. It was a cool 10 C […]
