By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo The end of the cropping year is approaching. Here are some soil management tips for late summer and early fall from Adam Hayes, Soil Management Specialist, OMAFRA. Scout fields for soil erosion. The heavy downpours or significant rainfall on already saturated soils this year […]
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“Wally, you simply have to do something about your hearing,” ordered Sweetie after repeated requests for help with a chore received no response. Wally rose to comply explaining to himself, wisely, his “hearing” was okay, it was his listening that was finely tuned. But like many an ex-railroader, the noise […]
“What happens when you least expect it” is the caption for a feature story on actress Laura Linney published in this month’s issue of “More” magazine. The headline jumped out at me because it was as true to what happens in my neck of the woods, as “that way” is […]
Peggy Revell Laural McConnell, foreground, and Queenie Leschinski sat down for a hearty morning meal this past Saturday as part of the annual free pancake breakfast hosted by local MPP Howard Hampton at the Sister Kennedy Centre.
A Public Works crew poured a new sidewalk on the east side of Mowat Avenue on Friday. Earlier in the week, the sidewalk had to be torn up to allow for Link Line to run new natural gas lines underground. Link Line has been replacing Union Gas lines around town […]
Dan Falloon Ray Smith of Northwest Bay let loose a horseshoe toss during the annual Labour Day Mixed Horseshoe Tournament at the Pither’s Point Park Pits yesterday. Smith and Bruce Black teamed up to earn a first-place win, while Darwin Johnson (International Falls) and Len Noonan (Fort Frances) finished in […]
Staff With students already back in classes, public school trustees are heading back with the first board meeting of the fall school year slated for tonight at 7 p.m. at the board office in Fort Frances. This month, the Rainy River District School Board’s recognition of excellence will be for […]
Staff A return to dirt track racing proved fruitful for local driver Steve Arpin yesterday afternoon. Arpin picked up his third ARCA victory of the year by holding off 32 challengers in the Southern Illinois 100 at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. Arpin kicked off the day fourth on the starting […]
Press Release Early Thursday morning, Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) was called to Grassy Narrows First Nation to investigate the assault of a 28-year-old female who was reported to have sustained several slash wounds. The victim was transported to Lake of the woods District Hospital for treatment. Upon arrival at […]
Peggy Revell Emily Hyatt with “A Touch of Glass” showed off some of her glass creations which were on display both yesterday and today as part of an open house at the Fine Line Art Gallery. The public is welcome to drop by for information on what workshops and classes […]
Dan Falloon Shaye McCormick prepared to toss a ball down the alley last night at Plaza Lanes as part of National Bowling Week. The promotion, which wrapped up yesterday, included free bowling for the week. The alley also held its official youth and Club 55+ registrations over the last two […]
Staff Phase II of the bio-mass roads project is coming to an end soon, as the paving of Portage Avenue is scheduled to begin Tuesday. Weather-permitting, the paving will start at the intersection of First St. East and Portage Avenue sometime between 8-9 a.m. on Tuesday. The intersection will be […]
