It is with great sadness that we announce we have lost our beloved husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather, Ross M. Peterson, 76, of Bergland, Ont., on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013 at his family home. Ross was born Oct. 27, 1936 in Rainy River, Ont. to Arthur and Gerda Peterson. […]

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 to recognize their dedication […]

BRUYERE–Born to Vanessa Big George and Timothy Bruyere, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Amiya Shirell Felicia, weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz. on September 12, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

MAINVILLE–Born to Cheyenne Boshkaykin and Mike Mainville, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Koby Louis, weighing 8 lbs. 12 oz. on September 12, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

NUSSBAUMER–Born to Jeremy and Gabrielle, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Malachi, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. on September 10, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

VIVIAN-YERXA–Born to Nicole Vivian and Joseph Yerxa, of Fort Frances, Ontario , a boy, Kobe William, weighing 7 lbs. on September 7, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Ellen Mihichuk passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Knox United Church in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow.

Lyla Norris passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2013 at Raniycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. A memorial service will be held Monday, Sept. 23, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow.

Ellen Mihichuk passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Funeral arrangements are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.

The other morning at the Bakery in Rainy River, Don pulled up to the debating table with his youngest daughter. A bubbling, effervescent bundle of joy; all smiles giggles and sunshine. That is, until bored with her toast, she headed for the cookie and candy counter. First Auntie blocked her […]

Nothing like a good frost to remind you that are our warm days and nights are coming to a close. Alas, summer once again has flown by. It will be interesting to see what will take place now with some of my longer-season soybeans. I’m doubtful we will have beans […]

By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo Every year there are questions about whether it is better to apply fertilizer in the fall, or wait until spring. The answer, as in most things, is that it depends. The one nutrient where the answer is clear is nitrogen (N). With Ontario conditions, […]