Don Abbott, of Logan Lake, B.C., formerly of Barwick, Ont., passed away June 1, 2010 in his 74th year. A family service to be held at a later date.
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By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo The following is part one of a two-part article on cutting management of alfalfa: Cutting management of alfalfa is important to optimize yield, quality, and persistence. Harvest schedules are dependent on the type of livestock being fed and the appropriate forage quality goals. Some […]
Since the beginning of April, we have had 8.32 inches of rain fall here at the Emo Agricultural Research Station, including 3.64” so far this month. We only have been able to work in our plots three days this month—and things are not looking so good for the rest of […]
A dozen Kenora fishing guides enjoyed a special day on Lake of the Woods on Saturday when they were invited to take part in Armed Forces Day that took place on the Kenora Harbourfront. Each of the guides showed up to the docks at 7 a.m. to pick up three […]
“We’re being invaded!” hollered my husband. I know even before looking up from my sandwich that he’s referring to a troop of carpenter ants. He abhors them, and it’s the time of year these otherwise helpful creatures turn into hunters. First, they march in to attack the miniscule crumbs laying […]
By Melanie Mathieson The Gardening Guru The coleus plant has been available to gardeners for decades in a large variety of colours. In the past, they were a favourite for planters and shade gardens because they are durable and easy to grow, and are best known for their bright colours […]
For the first time in my life, I had Welsh rabbit for supper last Saturday night. Made by our son, it was delicious! Friday, we had watched an episode of Gomer Pyle, in which Gomer was a “Welsh Rarebit Fiend.” In this episode, Gomer eats so much of his favourite […]
Submitted by the Fort Frances SCCY In order to get a summer job, you need to know where to look. Networking can help you to find job opportunities. It can be described as talking with people who can help you reach your career goals, and it can be formal or […]
It appears aboriginal peoples will be exempt from the eight-percent provincial portion of the new HST, set to take effect in Ontario on July 1, at point of sale rather than receiving rebates only after filing their income tax returns (as is currently the case with the GST). A no-brainer […]
A pair of Toronto Blue Jays aren’t thrilled about the number of interleague games. Team president Paul Beeston and manager Cito Gaston expressed their displeasure that 18 games are played against National League opponents (that’s just a smidge over 11 percent of the season). Beeston bemoaned the fact that his […]
We are nearing the end of the spring session of Parliament during which much of my time was spent examining and promoting various bills, including my pension security bill (C-501). Every so often, though, I find it useful to take a step back from the day-to-day work and look at […]
After I wrote about what would be safe energy last week, I was challenged to rid myself of petroleum products in my household. The challenge seemed pretty easy to begin with. I would do away with my gas-powered lawn mower and a few solvents I have in my woodworking shop. […]
