Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Move over Hockey Night, it’s curling time! The Longlac Curling Club recently hosted the Northern Ontario Curling Association’s provincial playdowns for players under 18. The games were held from Jan. 3 to 7. With chaperones in tow, 16 teams (10 teams of girls and six teams of boys) from across […]
With Boundary Waters permits for the 2024 quota season on sale, the current methods to reserve permits to enter the wilderness is not working well, according to some outfitters. Several have said they believe the Forest Service needs to change the system, and one resort owner and outfitter is proposing […]
During my trips to the grocery store I always see people stocking up on canned soups. Although I do realize that making a soup from scratch requires more effort that a few turns of a can opener, the rewards are much greater. Not only are you in control of your […]
Subjectivity and controversy often are teammates in decorating the heroes of sports. Sometimes, controversy goes beyond a ballot box, as it has with Baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson. The best centre fielder the Montreal Expos ever had was deservedly elected to the Hall of Fame in 2010. The top […]
Five generations of the Camirand family were able to gather for a family portrait. Front row: Sheila Jackson, 3rd generation, Carla Mose, 2nd generation, holding Ivy Jackson, 5th generation, Jean Camirand, 1st generation, holding Wren Jackson, 5th generation. Back row: Logan Jackson, 4th generation and Chase Jackson, 4th generation. Jean […]
Even if you have very dry soils, you can still successfully grow trees, shrubs and perennials without constant watering in the Rainy River District. The secret lies behind the concept of xeriscaping (Xeriscape landscaping), which by definition, is landscaping designed specifically for areas that are susceptible to drought or for […]
Since I started writing this column back in 2007, I typically try to write about seasonally relevant topics, mostly related to fishing but sometimes other outdoor activities as well. There are always fishing seasons open and it’s usually not to hard to find something to write about but I won’t […]
OK, so today starts the official day that the holidays are over. No more putting things off and eating snacks and treats. I never get excited to de-Christmas here, but I’m feeling more ready this year since I have big plans to do a major de-clutter. I am still hosting […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Kevin Dale Berg, 59, formerly of Stratton, Ontario, on January 2, 2024, at his place of residence in Hamilton, Ontario. Kevin was born in Emo, Ontario, on July 27, 1964. Kevin was predeceased by his grandparents; Harold and Ellen Doudiet of Dryden, Ontario, […]
