As the second of a three-week spate of columns that are evaluating some financial and economic risks at play in our country, this week I’ll focus on the consumer debt bubble in Canada. Many economists and analysts are beginning to warn households about our high levels of consumer debt because, […]
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I sure hope everyone is enjoying our “heat wave!” I know I am! I just keep thinking how much longer our winter is, so let’s not complain. Haying is coming along nicely and I’m sure many are nearing the end of it. I’m hearing stories about lots of hay which […]
As I was writing this column, my daughter came in from outside and exclaimed, “It’s just too hot!” In my air-conditioned office I felt differently. From my window, I saw only tiny patches of blue sky, framed by branches and, in the foreground, the fiery red flowers of a trumpet […]
From the Ontario Stewardship Rangers Greetings from the new 2011 Stewardship Rangers! We are a group of young individuals working for the Ministry of Natural Resources who are passionate about sustaining the environment for future generations. Our team this year includes four Stewardship Rangers—Luc Desserre, Brandon Tupper, Zach Jolicoeur, and […]
The “boiling frog” story has been used for years to metaphorically explain our unwillingness to heed the warning signs of change when that change is gradual. The frog will jump to safety if placed in boiling water, but will meet his demise if the cool water in which he sits […]
M. Martin Dear Mr. Editor: I was appalled to read in Monday’s Daily Bulletin that Wagner Construction would be starting the sewer project in Fort Frances. They call themselves Wagner Const. (Canada), but are based and live in, and are Americans, in International Falls, Mn. This money they receive will […]
Jack and Norma Elliott To the editor: This past weekend, Rainy River once again showed why it was such a great place to live. Why? Because of the people who come out to volunteer and support their community. A great big thank you to the organizers. Meghan Shanks and her […]
Ladislow Vargyas, formerly of Pinewood, Ont., passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011 at the Middlesex Terrace Nursing Home in Delaware, Ont. in his 90th year. A graveside service for family and friends will be held Tuesday July 26, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Pinewood Catholic Cemetery in Pinewood, with […]
On July 13, 2011, God took Hillenius (Len) Ayolt Hettinga home to live with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Len was born June 2, 1925 to Jochem and Willemien Hettinga and was raised in the Netherlands. As a young adult, he experienced first-hand the trials of war. After WW […]
Staff The OPP received a call to assist the ambulance shortly after 7 p.m. on Sunday as a young person was reported to be injured. Police confirmed a youth was swimming at the dock area at Colonization Road East and Fifth Street East. Police located the youth, who was taken […]
Duane Hicks Smoke from fires in the northern part of the region is wafting into Rainy River District. Ministry of Natural Resources fire information officer Owen Vaughan explained this morning that the smoke is drifting to various parts of the region from the northern fires. “The wind is basically blowing […]
Lucas Punkari The Fort Frances Lakers continue to build their roster for the 2011/12 season, signing local forward Jordan Larson and re-signing forward Henry Gutierrez. Larson, who took part in the Lakers’ rookie camp in International Falls over the weekend, was acquired from the Duluth Clydesdales following the SIJHL draft […]
