Winter certainly is the topic of most discussions—and rightfully so! With minus-40 temperatures and 14-foot snow banks, we have every right to talk about it! It certainly is hanging on, and all forecasts are indicating it is going to be colder than normal for most of March! • • • […]
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This is officially the worst winter ever! That is the only way I can describe it in a non-offensive way. Over the past weekend, my parents sent me a photo of the seven-foot tall snow banks in their front yard. It’s depressing. Down in South Carolina, where I am this […]
When our family gets together, we have very interesting conversations. My husband and my son are veritable encyclopedias of interesting facts and statistics, and always are willing to share them. I, on the other hand, am more interested in people–remembering their names, what their grandchildren do, and what they said […]
George Home once said, “Patience strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride, bridles the tongue.” Obviously he never spent a long, cold winter cooped up in this part of the country awaiting signs of spring. I don’t know about you but my patience is pooped […]
I believe the whole country is talking about the cold and length of this winter. In fact, I would suggest that most of North America has experienced more cold this year than in the previous 35. Historically, one of the coldest days recorded across Ontario happened on March 3, 2003, […]
I’m not a fan of hockey, or at least I should say I’m not a fan of NHL hockey. Please don’t run me out of town on a rail; I have other redeeming qualities (I hope). I feel as though I will be stripped of my status as a Canadian, […]
Arnold Bruce McLeod passed away on the morning of Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, surrounded by family, at the Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, B.C. Born April 4, 1929 and raised in Winnipeg, Man., Arnold attended Daniel McIntyre Collegiate and the University of Manitoba before securing a job with HFC Financial. […]
Matt Gushuliak passed away on the evening of Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. following an accepting but determined battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 5, 1934 in Arbakka, Stuartburn, Man. to George and Elena Gushuliak. He was united in marriage to Jacqueline […]
Peacefully, in the comfort of home with loved ones, on Saturday. March 1, 2014 at the age of 72, Diane met her brief battle with cancer with characteristic strength and dignity. Adored and loving wife of 47 years to George; proud mom to Christopher (Betty), Tracey, and Kimberly (Peter Downing); […]
As per his wishes, in the comfort of his home, James Allan Roach, of Brandon, Man., passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 at the age of 64. Jim is survived by his brother, Graham Roach; sister, Beth Michalska, and her daughter, Meara; and sister, Margaret […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Scott Catherall on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Scott was born Dec. 4, 1964 in Lindsay, Ont. to Mary and Laurance Catherall. During Scott’s first year of high school, he was diagnosed […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Judith Lynne Ottoson on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 at the Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. She was born July 3, 1943 in Winnipeg, Man. to the late Mary Margaret Bourdage and Lyle Clifford McKenzie. She grew up […]
