June 25, 1950 marked the start of the Korean War and Canada was part of the United Nations’ force, led by the United States, that intervened on behalf of the South Korean government. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the start of that war. A truce has been holding […]
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What is it about fruit flies? Are they hiding in sink drains and behind the fridge—waiting to pounce the moment I leave a tomato on the counter? Do they have scouts that send word back to the “herd” to invade? Do they organize fruit fly conventions when they know I […]
I’m baby-sitting my boyfriend’s two dogs this week while he is working in northern Manitoba. “The boys” and I are on a learning curve—and I’m aghast to admit that I am the student and not the teacher (at least not yet). “Pepe” is a short off-white (needs a bath) wire-haired […]
Back when I was in high school, my friends and I would spend at least a few evenings every fall trying to duck hunt. We seldom used decoys (usually just a call) and we just would try to sit in a likely spot where ducks would fly over us when […]
Every community has young stars, and while they may not quite have celebrity status, they deserve to be in the spotlight for all they have accomplished. Who are they? They are our future leaders—Ontario’s youth. These individuals are working hard to make their community a better place by volunteering for […]
Rudolf K. F. Zeitlhofer Dear sir: The actions of the Rainy River District School Board at its last meeting in Rainy River prove once again the old adage that everything old is new again. In ancient Rome, when the city was confronted with a grave crisis that threatened its survival, […]
Anna McNay Dear editor: The Associates of Ste. Marguerite d’Youville were blessed to receive so many coats, hat, mitts, and boots from this generous community that were distributed during our annual “coat drive.” Many thanks to the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau for the use of the hall, to McTaggarts for […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Elsa Miller announces her sudden passing on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Elsa was born March 23, 1939 in Rainy River, Ont. to Rudolf and Lilly Pearson. She was raised on the […]
