I wanted to say I hoped everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend but I know that isn’t so. Tragedy struck Emo once again when a beautiful young girl died in a single-vehicle crash Saturday on the road I travel every day. I only had spoken with her a few times […]
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I have been travelling the last six days—firstly across North Dakota and Montana along Highway 2 to Shelby, and then back east on the Trans-Canada. On both routes, you travel at 118 km/h so you do make good time. The travel distance to Calgary is very similar. The highways are […]
It was in the mid-1980s–30 years ago–but I still remember the astonishment I felt. I had driven 120 miles to attend a mental health communication seminar led by Dr. Carol Oukrop, a good friend and my former professor. As I remember the situation, there were 15 or 20 of us […]
Last week, the Harper Conservative government plunged Canada into a war in Iraq. New Democrats oppose this misguided mission for a number of important reasons. The prime minister tabled a motion, which passed with the support of his Conservative caucus, that laid out the case for war and provided the […]
For many of us who enjoy outdoor activities across Sunset Country, fall always is exciting because hunting season will keep us busy for a couple of months before a long winter sets in. While some hunting seasons have been open for several weeks now, this past weekend marked the opening […]
Take a look around—at school, in the library, at church, or on the field. There are young “stars” everywhere who are making a difference, inspiring others, and building community. Yet many may not even realize the effect they are having on others. As such, it’s time once again to recognize […]
Dear Mike: Some of the comments I have both read and heard regarding the upcoming municipal election have prompted me to put a pen to paper and dash off a letter to the editor. While hoping to clarify some of the things said to me, I also want to give […]
Dear editor: I’ve written this letter a half-dozen times, and it comes across as either preachy or hypocritical at best—or a shake down at worst. It’s not intended as any of these, especially the latter. It’s that time of year again. Sports season. All the kids go back to school […]
Dear editor: Due to circumstances beyond our control, the annual winter coat drive organized by the Associates of St. Marguerite d’Youville has been cancelled. Unfortunately, we were unable to secure a building to hold it. We regret any inconvenience this has caused our valued customers whom we have served these […]
Tragically, the family announces the sudden passing of Jessica Johnson on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014 at the age of 17. A memorial service will be held Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Atikokan United Church in Atikokan, Ont. A complete obituary will follow.
Lawrence (“Buzz”) Miniely, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River. Funeral arrangements pending and a complete obituary will follow.
John William George (“Jake”) Scott passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, at the age of 73, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Jake was born Feb. 25, 1941 in Dobie Township, Ont. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Agnes; brothers, Donald, Jim, and Sandy; […]
