On Tuesday, December 16, 2008, Vivian Adeline Smith of Rainy River, Ontario, went to be with her Lord, at the age of 88 years.

News Release

Frederick, MD December 4, 2008 -- PublishAmerica is proud to present Mr. Martin Gets Even by John L. Bouchard.

By Gladys Yeo
Legion Aux.

The local branch of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary held their monthly meeting and Christmas Party on December 8th with President Valerie Nelson presiding.

News Release
CNR

CNR announced today it has ordered 40 additional high-horsepower locomotives from Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. (EMD) and secured an option for 50 more of the EMD locomotives.

By Susan Douglas
Contributor

Editor's Note: This is part two in a three part series on The Douglas' recent trip to Israel.

By Gary Sliworsky
OMAFRA Rep.

We have almost reached the end of another year and this is your annual reminder about taking year end farm inventories.

By Al Lowe
Contributor

"Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones" - remember the old negro spiritual? Well, they aren't dry at all.

By Jack Elliott
Correspondent

The lost art of conversation

Canada is experiencing old fashion Christmas weather. Growing up, it always seemed to me that December and January were the coldest months of the year. The day before Christmas was always cold.