Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Under Regulation 63/09 of the Pesticides Act, Ontario farmers must be certified to buy and use Class 2 or 3 pesticides on their farms or woodlots. Certified farmers must ensure that pesticides are purchased, used, stored, transported, and disposed of according to Regulation 63/09. To become certified, a farmer […]
Last July I was watching the Canada Day fireworks with my 20-year-old daughter and all I could think about when I looked at her was that the celebration we were sharing was among the last time for things of the home child. I was bucking against the truth that the […]
The radish is a cool-season, fast-maturing, easy-to-grow vegetable and one of the first crops from the vegetable garden each year. Radishes grow well in almost any soil that is prepared well, fertilized before planting, and has adequate moisture maintained throughout the growing season. Slow development, usually caused by hot, dry […]
It’s something that has turned into an annual tradition for me—all my buddies’ girlfriends e-mail me wondering about Christmas gifts to get their loved ones who like to fish and hunt. I’m actually getting pretty good at throwing options around, so here are my best ideas for this year for […]
It’s certainly hard to believe we are near mid-December and our weather has been incredible. Last year at this time, we were moving snow continually. The only thing that worries me about this is how bad will we pay for it later? I certainly know we need a bit more […]
Steve Latimer Dear editor: I can’t stop smiling after reading “Here’s why we shoot deer in the wild” in last week’s Times. That was a well-written, entertaining, and humorous story. The author, who wishes to remain anonymous, is a very talented writer and can certainly write a story that draws […]
Pat Dakin Dear editor: St. Mary’s Church on Sunday was the setting for “Mary, Did You Know?”—a most uplifting cantata. Three soloists opened the show and put everyone into the Christmas spirit, and opened my hear and mind for the cantata which followed. In spite of a request to refrain […]
Anne-Marie Armstrong Dear Mike: It is with a humble but grateful heart that this letter is being written. The Christmas season can be a very hectic time with scurrying about to buy gifts, decorate, prepare food, and attend concerts and parties. We also are constantly being reminded how Christ is […]
Kalan Kielczewski Dear editor: Although the fate of the “Nelson Street Park” is still undetermined, I would like to thank all the 807 people who took the time to sign our petition and wanted to help support our cause. I also would like to thank my friends, family, neighbours, and […]
The Hon. Justice Marc L. Bode Editor’s note: The following letter, dated Dec. 7, was sent to Barb Morgan, president of the District of Rainy River Law Library Association, in response to her letter to the editor in last week’s issue of the Times. Dear Miss Morgan: I have your […]
Duane Hicks It’s clear some local residents do not want town council to re-zone the “Nelson Street Park” for residential development. During a public meeting at the Civic Centre last night, seven individuals—backed by family and neighbours—spoke against the proposed re-zoning of the property, located between Minnie Avenue and Williams […]
Duane Hicks This year’s “Mitts for Kids” campaign will be wrapping up this week, with the cash collection boxes that have been distributed to local businesses to be picked up Thursday. As such, those who want to help local children keep their hands warm this winter have until then to […]
