At first I thought it was the approach of Hallowe’en. The gaunt, haunted look plastered on the faces of many around the debating table at the Bakery in Rainy River was upsetting. What was causing it? The composite truth leaked out after some intense questioning. I first noticed the Runt […]
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For years, I avoided getting a ’flu shot–not quite trusting the vaccine. But a few years ago, my doctor recommended getting a shot; and it seemed wise to follow his recommendation. After all, I wanted to be protected. But I’ll never know whether the vaccine worked or not because I’ve […]
Here are some considerations on marketing your calves from Naomi Paley, regional livestock specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture: •Advertising/promotion Typically, local auction markets are the predominant market avenue for smaller producers, with larger producers using alternative strategies. However, with a little co-operation and planning, smaller producers can take […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of Gerald W. Allan announces his passing on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 in Trinidad. Funeral arrangements are pending, and a complete announcement will follow. Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Mildred Thompson, nee Angus, on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013 at the Atikokan General Hospital Extended Care Wing in Atikokan, Ont. Dorothy was born Oct. 28, 1923 in Fort Frances, Ont. She moved to Atikokan in 1952, where she […]
Shirley Irene Wickstrom (Stewart) passed away, with family at her side, on Monday, Oct. 14, 2013 in Kelowna, B.C. at the age of 86. Born July 5, 1927 in Clandeboye, Man., she was the youngest of six daughters born to Elizabeth McBain and Walter Sutherland. Music was a mainstay in […]
Dear editor: The “I Am Awesome! (And I Know It!)” girls’ retreat has been entered in the Aviva Community Fund competition that awards $5,000-$50,000 in prize money to a deserving community-minded idea. The retreat was entered in Round 1 of the competition and finished 17th out of more than 350 […]
It is with deep sadness we announce that our dad and grandpa, Chris Christiansen, passed away peacefully in Nanaimo, B.C. on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013 at the age of 88. He will be greatly missed by his children, John (Mary), Marianne, and Walt (Julia); grandchildren, Mark (Rhian), Scott (Tina), Tyler, […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Linnea Johnsrud, 94, announces her peaceful passing on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013. Linnea was born March 12, 1919, at the home of her grandparents in McCrosson Township, Ont., to Isador and Annie (Halverson) Larson. Linnea often reminisced about growing up in […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of Jarrett Rousseau, 27, announces his peaceful passing, at his home in Fort Frances, Ont., on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013 after a long, hard courageous battle with cancer. Jarrett was born in Fort Frances on Feb. 25, 1986. He moved to Geraldton, […]
There’s plenty of blame—and responsibility—to go around over the Senate expenses scandal that continues to engulf Ottawa. You’ve got senators showing scant regard for taxpayers’ money by filing dubious housing and travel claims, and Senate rules so ambiguous to allow such a fiasco. Then there’s the antics of the Prime […]
