The last bass tournament of the year in Sunset Country, hosted by Whitefish Bay First Nation, took place over the weekend in Sioux Narrows. Two dozen teams showed up to brave a full day of rain on Saturday, followed by a beautiful day of weather Sunday. The organizers collected the […]
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By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo As we approach the winter feeding season, it is an ideal time to be thinking about next year’s pasture season. Even if the ground is frozen and covered with snow, there are things you can do over the winter to improve pasture growth in […]
Giving the finger, flipping the bird, the flying digit—whatever you want to call it, there are certain protocols that should be followed. First off, it should be reserved for truly special occasions. No point on wasting an insult on someone unworthy of your attention. You really should mean it when […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Evelyn Bernice Brown, 97, with her family by her side, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013 at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. in Fort Frances, Ont. Evelyn was born June 4, 1916 in Burriss, Ont. to William and Anne Hill and […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of Margaret Mary McPherson announces her passing, with family by her side, on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Marg was born Aug. 18, 1965 in Mount Carmel, Nfld. to the late Francis and […]
Sophie Van Drunen, 85, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013 at the home of her daughter, Judy, and son-in-law, Steven, in Quesnel, B.C. She was predeceased by her husband, Neal Van Drunen. Sophie enjoyed playing cards, dancing, and her many friends. We laughed, cried, […]
Laura Irene Mitchell (nee Collett) passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Laura was born April 10, 1921 in Virden, Man. to George and Faith Collett. She was predeceased by her loving husband, George Mitchell, on Dec. 23, 1994; brothers, Dick and […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Iris Melville, of Fort Frances, Ont., announces her passing aon Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances.
Christina (Chris) Agnes Joynes passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 at Mariposa Gardens at the age of 93. Chris was born April 8, 1920 in Winnipeg, Man. but spent most of her growing up years in The Pas, Man. She married Albert (Al) Joynes on Christmas Day in 1943. In […]
George Wegman, of Fonthill, Ont., passed away Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at Welland County General Hospital in his 79th year. Loving brother to Henry, Bill (Gail), and Robert (Deborah). Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Lampman Funeral Home Chapel, 724 Canboro Rd., Fenwick, […]
Our community recently welcomed two new physicians, Dr. Melanie Halvorsen and Dr. Craig Holland. But with two others set to retire in the coming months, it’s clear doctor recruitment—and retention—continues to be a vital public issue here. The key word being “public.” Yet it seems local residents are being kept […]
