Bryce Forbes Nick Delorenzi, foreground, and Spencer Smith were among those working on the rehabilitation of the Caul Bridge on McIrvine Road this week. The bridge has been reduced to one lane of traffic as crews work to upgrade it to provincial safety standards, including the installation of steel guardrails. […]
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Peggy Revell Beri Korkola, with the United Native Friendship Centre here, helped to plant flowers in one of the outdoor gardens at Rainycrest yesterday afternoon. The UNFC, along with various other community organizations such as the District Mental Health Services for Older Adults Program, have been pitching in with time […]
Dan Falloon Rick Socholotuk (“The Outdoor Educator”) demonstrated how to properly show off a catch for a photograph during the Safeway KidPro orientation yesterday afternoon at Confederation College. About 30 kids participating in Sunday’s tournament attended the session to learn about everything from different fishing techniques to boat etiquette. Teams […]
Dan Falloon Ralph Galusha netted a fish during the “Castin’ For Cash” bass tournament at Lake Despair Lodge over the weekend. Galusha and his son, Scott, were on the hot seat before the top five boats paraded in and managed to hang on to finish fourth overall with 23.31 pounds.
The future suddenly looks much brighter for the Superior International Junior Hockey League following Monday’s decision by USA Hockey to reverse its earlier ruling and allow two American teams to join the loop after all. And that, in turn, bodes well for the survival of Junior ‘A’ hockey here. The […]
We have six visitors all staying with us on Rainy Lake. They are all retired and share a passion for fishing, and love to come to Rainy Lake to enjoy its scenery and its bass fishery. Traditionally, they fish impounded lakes in the Missouri area and their biggest concern is […]
This week I want share some of my observations about how the HST already is hitting our wallets and also address some concerns regarding a national news story that my constituency offices have received some calls about. As expected, the HST arrived at our gas pumps on Canada Day with […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo Beginning in January, 2011, self-employed Canadians (e.g., farmers) will be able to access Employment Insurance (EI) special benefits. There are four types of EI special benefits: •maternity benefits; •parental benefits; •sickness benefits; and •compassionate care benefits You may be eligible to access EI special benefits […]
“When one door closes, another door opens.” That makes a lot of sense, doesn’t it? All the life-planning experts tell us it’s the only way to approach life, with its multiple setbacks and opportunities. Don’t worry about the door that’s just closed. Set your face towards the one that’s about […]
I almost forgot to write “Moos from the Herd” this week! That’s what happens when the sun finally shines and the weather somewhat co-operates. We were able to plant all 2,375 plugs of Miscanthus. Unfortunately we ran out, but we expect that last few this week. Despite the fact I […]
Here’s the secret to getting the perfect nap at the cabin on a warm and breezy day. First, prepare by soaking up some simple wonders. Right now you can marvel at the pyrola and spotted jewelweed–such elegantly tiny flowers. The fireweed and swamp milkweed also are fresh in bloom. Then […]
One morning earlier this spring, my wife, The Pearl of the Orient, let out a disgusted “Ugh!” from the bathroom. “Look at the sediment staining the toilet and this water tastes like something out of a Javex bottle,” she railed, detailing her disgust with the current state of the water […]
