I stared out longingly at my sailboat on Monday morning. It looked dejected and beaten down by the skiff of snow that covered her like a thin white layer of wax paper that weighed two tons. I’ll bet she, too, was thinking, “Really? Snow? I just want to sail.” And […]
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I recently attended a Toastmasters meeting in Halifax—a group of writing enthusiasts, some of whom have been Toastmasters for a good many years. They have formed a new club of Toastmasters, embracing writers and artists and those creatively-minded. I was hesitant to go, anxious even. Public speaking is hardly my […]
Well, it seems Mother Nature decided to remind us not to get too excited about spring. But it was great that she gave us such wonderful weather for “Spring Fever Days” in Emo! It’s been a long time since we had three beautiful days like that for this event. The […]
This week, I’d like to provide some information about the work I’ve been doing on the pension file, as well as an update on our economy that was presented by the Bank of Canada. Prior to the Easter Break, I tabled the second of a series of pension motions which […]
We built our house in 1970. My husband designed the structure and it fits our lifestyle perfectly. Thus we have enjoyed living here all these years. However, even though we haven’t moved in more than 40 years, I still remember how traumatic it was to move a household. We had […]
My column this week is coming from Rogers, Ark., where I’m getting ready for the third FLW Tour stop of the year at Beaver Lake. Through two days of practice, I haven’t quite figured out how to win this tournament yet. I had one more day to go, then a […]
All eyes will be on the Ice For Kids Arena here next week as the Fort Frances Lakers vie to capture the Dudley Hewitt Cup and advance to the Royal Bank Cup national Junior ‘A’ championship May 9-17 in Portage La Prairie, Man. The Lakers certainly showed the resiliency necessary […]
Dear editor: I am proud to say that I have been with the Canadian Cancer’s Society’s “Relay For Life” committee for five years, serving as co-chair for the last four, as well as being a participant and team captain for more than 10 years. As many people are aware, the […]
Dear editor: In response to last week’s letter, “Frustrated,” I also have been a sponsor of the Canadian Cancer Society for many years and have provided financial support for the “Relay For Life” fundraiser, as well as a number of other national charities. However, I also have become aware of […]
Sadly, the family announces the sudden passing of Blanche Booth, 74, of Rainy River, Ont., on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at the Rainy River Health Centre. Blanche was born March 13, 1941 in Blue Township, Ont. to Ken and Olive (Selman) Anderson. She was united in marriage to John Robert […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Lois Mary Brusven announces her passing, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. Lois was born on April 26, 1945 to Leslie and Mildred Angus (nee Watts). She was […]
John Selmer Halverson passed away peacefully, at the age of 88, on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre in Dryden, Ont. He was born July 22, 1926 in Rainy River, Ont. to Oscar and Greta Halverson. His various work included logging, Thunder Bay grain ships, and […]
