On Sunday, my neighbour, Anna Carlson, was outside installing her brilliant white mini-lights in her yard and along the roof edge. I have plans to do the same at my home this coming weekend. It will take a full day to get the thousands of white lights on all the […]
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It is easy to forget the sacrifices that those who went before us have made; those who lost their lives, lost their sense of self, lost mobility and peace of mind. “Lest We Forget” reminds us, but still on days that aren’t marked with poppies and ceremony and silence, we […]
No word of a lie, it was indeed an interesting week. I’m now on a doggie hiatus, having been relieved of my duties by “Mr. P,” who returned from the north just in time to save me from “Little Miss Goes Berserk.” And as “Pepe” and “Bear” piled into my […]
The Rainy River Federation of Agriculture hosted a wonderful fall dinner and meeting Saturday night. Congratulations to Bernie Zimmerman, who has returned as chair of this organization. But they still are in need of one director so if you have one night a month to spare, please get in touch […]
Have you ever had trouble making sense of your farm property tax bill? Paying property tax is something we do each year. Understanding your tax bill may be another matter—and can bring about many different questions. Knowing there are three distinct parts to the property tax system can help in […]
There she stands on the front cover—graceful and poised . . . and glowing. Dressed unconventionally in an Indian sari with bangles up and down both arms. Challenging the world with humour and irreverence. She looks for all the world, as she says, like the vibrant “thirty-two-year-old that I choose […]
We pause each year—at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month—to remember those who gave their lives for Canada, or more precisely, the freedoms and values we cherish as a nation. One only has to look back to last month’s federal election, which saw a peaceful […]
Lois Faragher Dear editor: It has come to my attention to write this letter on behalf of myself and fellow members of the Memorial Sports Centre. This matter has come under scrutiny time and time again as I went through this fiasco a few years ago, as well. Apparently, the […]
Elaine Patricia Spicer passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 in Brantford, Ont. She was the youngest daughter of Edwin and Emma Spicer, formerly of Kingsford Township, Ont. Elaine attended public school at Kingsford #1 School and then Fort Frances High School. She later went on to train for a Registered […]
Robert (“Whitey”) Ashworth, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015 at Royal Jubilee Hospital. He leaves behind his wife, Irene, of 58 years; daughter, Tracy; sons, Kirk (Cheryl) and Dale; and grandchildren, Kyla, Brandon, Taylor, Hayley, Justin, Emily, and Jessica. He also leaves behind his […]
Vernon Folke Pearson, 83, of Victoria, B.C., passed away at home on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 with family and friends close by. Vernon, also known as “Van,” was born Feb. 15, 1932 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Marta (Sundin) Pearson and Victor Pearson, who immigrated to Minnesota from Jamptland, Sweden. […]
