If I had recorded the track of life inside this old farmhouse over the last month or so, and then ran outside to the barn, turned around and looked at the house, and hit replay, this is what I would have seen: The dried up old siding would heave and […]
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I know that often we don’t agree on the weather. Some like it hot, some cold; some think it’s dry and others think it’s too wet. But I would think we all agree that rain in January is just ridiculous. What a mess, and it was hard to even walk […]
By Gary Sliworsky, Ag rep, Emo Selenium is an essential nutrient for cattle. Selenium deficiency has been associated with a number of problems in cattle, including white muscle disease, increased susceptibility to infectious disease, reproductive problems, mastitis, and lower than expected rates of weight gain. To determine when and how […]
By Dan Falloon, sports reporter The headline on this column may be misleading. To clear up any confusion, Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback Brett Favre’s across-the-body toss that promptly was picked off by New Orleans’ Tracy Porter with 12 seconds left in the fourth quarter and the game tied at 28-28 definitely […]
Duane Hicks Offering a chance for parents and children to have something to do together on Family Day, town council has agreed to sponsor a free community skate and swim at the Memorial Sports Centre on Monday, Feb. 15. Mayor Roy Avis made the request at yesterday’s council meeting. “I […]
Heather Latter A meeting to continue with plans to move ahead with the further development of a small community garden started this past summer will be held tomorrow (Jan. 27) at 4 p.m. in the boardroom at the Northwestern Health Unit office here. “We have definitely determined there is community […]
Peggy Revell St. Francis students Brielle Byma and Logan Morrisseau faced off in an arm wrestling match during the school’s spirit day activities yesterday afternoon. This month’s spirit day theme was “perseverance,” with students competing in athletic competitions as well as “Survivor” style games and activities.
Peggy Revell Grade 9 art students put their pens to paper this morning as exam week continues at Fort Frances High School. Inclement weather and bus cancellations caused a rocky start to exams yesterday, with the rescheduled dates listed online at http://muskie.rrdsb.com
Duane Hicks Police had to re-direct traffic around a huge elm branch that fell across the north lane on the 1100 block of Second Street East this morning. The branch, which had collapsed between 7-8 a.m. under the weight of ice and snow from the weekend, was expected to be […]
