Some recent developments on the forestry file are presenting both challenges and opportunities for the sector in Canada. Unfortunately, the Conservative government’s abandonment of the forestry sector is set to continue which means that the threats to the sector will continue to damage our competitiveness, and the opportunities to move ahead are unlikely to be seized upon.

As we celebrated a long weekend with Family Day, the Koreans were celebrating the Lunar New Year. Half the South Korean population was expected to be traveling this past weekend to visit parents and grandparents.
This family holiday is much like a Christmas holiday as Canadians travel to be with family or the Thanksgiving Holiday in the United States. Like most cultures, the Koreans celebrate with favourite dishes cakes, cookies and sweets.

Ever meet someone that is so smart that even on the most brilliant days you feel like you are dumb in comparison?

Age 82 of Wilson Creek, passed away February 6th, 2010. A celebration of Arvid's life will be held at the Rainy River Legion on Tuesday, February 16th at 1 p.m. with a lunch to follow. Please no floral arrrangements at this time. Floral arrangments can be made at the graveside service, which will be held at the McInnes Creek Chapel at a later date. Full obituary to follow.

Telford Tremblay, age 91 years of Rainycrest Long Term Care, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ontario passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 30, 2010.

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John Rafferty, M.P.

By Ken Johnston
Editor

The Tim Nordin curling team from the Rainy River District began its quest for the Dominion Northern Ontario Provincial Championships in Sudbury yesterday afternoon.

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

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Sheila McIntosh

On February 4, more than 30 people visited the library for the first weigh-in at the “Biggest Loser” weight-loss challenge.

By Irene Hanson
R.R. Hosp. Aux.