Snow day! Ugh, I don’t think we are ready for this yet. Or maybe I should just speak for myself: “I am not ready for this yet!” I may have jinxed myself as I did spend some time over the weekend doing some winterizing. I dread turning the heat on […]
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Prime minister Stephen Harper went to the Senate last week to give a speech. He could have taken the opportunity to apologize to Canadians for the many frauds that have been perpetrated upon them by his Senate appointees, but no. Instead, it was an hour-long trip into Mr. Harper’s parallel […]
My mother is gone. As a dear friend’s grandmother used to say: she is away. I like that better than gone because my mother will never truly be gone. She was away on Oct. 14 at 5:35 a.m. Thirty-nine years and two days after my father and two days before […]
One thing about the fall season, for me, is it’s always far too busy and goes by way too fast! Between all the bass tournaments and great fall fishing for other species like walleye, pike, and crappie, and getting ready for my deer-hunting season, you only can do so much. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Joey Payeur Dr. Seuss would have loved the Muskie junior girls’ basketball squad. Because when it comes to their opponents, the Muskies look like they can beat them here, they can beat them there, they can beat them anywhere. The black-and-gold plowed through every obstacle at the Westgate Miss Basketball […]
Joey Payeur There was never a doubt in D’Arcy Maguire’s mind. The co-coach of the Fort Frances Wolverines had just seen his junior football squad deliver a thrilling end to regulation time when Cam Bowles reeled in Matthew Booth’s 19-yard touchdown pass with no time left on the clock to […]
Joey Payeur Chad Canfield hopes eight days can make a world of difference. The head coach of the Muskie football team must figure out a winning formula by Friday’s WHSFL Currie Division quarter-final against the Elmwood Giants in Winnipeg. Whatever plan was in place didn’t work last Thursday, when the […]
Staff As part of its ongoing process to update its zoning bylaw, the town is giving residents the chance to request zoning changes to their property. At last week’s council meeting, municipal planner Faye Flatt noted the town had its updated Official Plan completed and approved in December, 2012, and […]
Duane Hicks The town could be undertaking a project to make the East End Hall more accessible. Community Services manager Jason Kabel told council last week that he was contacted by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and told extra funds were available under the Enabling Accessibility Fund—Small Project Component. […]
