Writers are always happy when people read their articles and books, but most writers have to come to terms with the fact that their writings will be quickly forgotten. Keep in mind the millions of out-of-print books. Of course, some well-read books last longer than others. Some are read for […]
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Michael J. Baranowski Dear editor: The new column on fishing by Jeff Gustafson (“From the Livewell”) is interesting and helpful to the average angler, but the one that appeared in the Oct. 15 edition of the Times (“Pre-fishing the key to success come tournament time”) has no meaning on the […]
Christa Little Dear editor: Oct. 19-25, 2008 is Canadian Foster Family Week, which is dedicated to honouring the challenging yet rewarding job undertaken by foster families in the Rainy River District. Foster families are essential to the work that takes place at Family and Children’s Services. Without the constant care […]
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Tracy Trudel (nee Lockman) on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 with her family by her side. Tracy was born June 15, 1961 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Norman and Mildred Lockman. In 1983, she moved to Ignace, Ont. with […]
Our reporters have spent the past six weeks covering political leaders in our community, so it only seems appropriate that we now are turning our attention to the young leaders of our district. We have been filling news pages with stories of how our political candidates plan to invoke changes […]
If I had a trainer, she would tell me that I should warm up before raking and bagging leaves. That it would be a good idea to stretch my arm, back, and leg muscles—and that a careful warm-up should take place before tackling the leaves in my yard. Alas, none […]
By Gary Sliworsky, Ag rep, Emo As we approach the winter feeding season, it’s an ideal time to be thinking about next year’s pasture season. Even if the ground is frozen and covered with snow, there are things you can do over the winter to improve pasture growth in the […]
I love carrots—firm, crunchy, tasty carrots. My granddaughter, Emily, is not so enraptured. At four years old, her reasoning was, “Papa, you know, I’m not a rabbit!” I haven’t had a lot of luck growing carrots. Either the soil is too hard, the resulting crop looks like a bunch of […]
By Tyler J. Moffitt The Safety Advocate The fall season gives rise to a variety of popular indoor and outdoor activities and events across Canada. Hallowe’en, for instance, is fast approaching and it important to keep safety in mind. Over the years, I have observed many unsafe and hazardous conditions […]
I love to fish and over the years, along with my friends and family, have spent many days on the water chasing bass, crappies, and walleyes around right up until freeze-up. I’ve wrecked plenty of my dad’s equipment pushing the limits—breaking ice just to get that one last fish in […]
By Mitch Calvert, Sports Reporter The recent passing of 19-year-old Russian NHL prospect Alexei Cherepanov is a horrible tragedy, but what’s worse is not knowing if his death was avoidable or not. So many questions remain unanswered. The leaked YouTube video shows his fellow Avangaard Omsk teammates of the Kontinental […]
Duane Hicks To be fully operational in January Expected to help reduce power costs for the local pulp and paper mill, and help with long-term sustainability, the AbitibiBowater biomass boiler project is nearing completion, with the aim to be fully operational in January. “We’re a little over a week away […]
