Katha Fortier Dear Mr. Behan: The decision of Gingrich Woodcraft Inc. to close its business and illegally lock out its employees is nothing short of shocking. It is not often that employers will demonstrate such a blatant and public disregard for labour laws and workers’ rights. The law in Ontario […]
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Dave and Jean Keith Dear editor: I am writing to you today, on behalf of my son, Duncan, as well as the other members of the Keith family that recently attended the Stanley Cup festivities in the Town of Fort Frances. I would like to begin by thanking the mayor […]
J.A. Spencer Dear editor: Having attended the public meeting of the IJC here on Aug. 11, I now understand why the water levels got so high—and were high for so long. The “Commission” is comprised of people who do not live on the shores of Rainy Lake and is complacent […]
With much love and sadness, on the early afternoon of Aug. 1, 2015, Emile’s family said farewell to him as he passed on to the next journey of his life. He will be lovingly missed by his wife, Bernice; son, Rick and family of Mathieu (Tryna), Brock, Danielle, and Jose-Anne; […]
Beatrice Medwechuk (nee Selman) passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at Rainy River Long Term Care Facility. Beatrice was born in Gameland on April 14, 1921. She was raised and lived in Gameland with her parents and siblings until she met and married Nick Medwechuk on March 1, […]
Don’t cry for me, I’ve lived a good life, is what I told my daughter Josie as we waited for the ambulance on Aug. 11. For the next two weeks, I was in the capable and caring hands of the staff of La Verendrye Hospital until I passed away in […]
How difficult is it to do business across Canada? If you are a corporation doing business across the country, you are faced with a variety of barriers with regards to provincial taxes, different provincial regulations regarding employment standards, different regulations regarding employment qualifications, and even problems moving parts between provinces […]
Well, we certainly had a “smokin’ hot” fall fair in Emo this year! And I’m not just referring to the extreme temperatures, either, as the cattle show was awesome (I think the cattle were too hot to misbehave). The annual 4-H show featured 10 beautiful heifers and 25 top-notch steers! […]
Someone asked me the other day why I write. The question wasn’t posed as a challenge but rather as curiosity. And, of course, the same can be asked of why do we read, why do we act in plays, why do we sing, why do we sculpt or paint? Whether […]
I have so much to write about and yet I don’t know where to begin. How do I priorize four weeks of great summer adventures and memories? How do I pick which life byte gets the top spot in this space? My writing cup runneth over. Above all else, I […]
When most folks think of all the great fisheries that we have here in Northwestern Ontario, it’s the big lakes that usually come to mind first. Lake of the Woods, Rainy Lake, and Lac Seul all are great bodies of water with a variety of great fishing opportunities. Of course, […]
From the Stewardship Youth Rangers
The Stewardship Youth Rangers in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s summer program continue to have a busy and productive summer. Last week, we visited the ministry’s Aviation Forest Fire Emergency Services’ forward attack base at Vedette Lake, north of Fort Frances. We learned about the training and fitness […]
