The secret to a happy, long, and lasting marriage is mutual respect, devotion, and truthfulness, right? Well, maybe the truthfulness part should only be attempted as a last resort. The Pearl of the Orient and I have kept the knot tied for going on 39 years and we hope to […]
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Of late, I am reminded of the Irish motto, “You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.” Grandpa Drennan wasn’t known for his height, but he did have a mighty soul stocked with discipline and work ethics that measured hands above any draft horse […]
When snow piles up over machinery that is left outside, winter eats away at a farmer’s investment by deteriorating tires, belts, and bearing seals. The next spring, rain will rust bare metal parts and the sun will fade the paint. Storing machinery inside can significantly reduce that kind of damage […]
It’s no secret that Northern Ontario’s voice barely registers as a whisper down at Queen’s Park. The current election campaign certainly hasn’t done anything to dispel that complaint. The two main contenders for the premier’s job—Dalton McGuinty and John Tory—are busy arguing over public funding for faith-based schools and the […]
Dear sir: In recent months, the forest industry in Canada has become the target of campaigns by environmental groups such as Greenpeace, ForestEthics, and the Wildlands League. All of these campaigns have a common theme—they are designed to get public support and apply political pressure to reduce harvest levels and […]
Dear editor: A close friend asked whether or not her daughter should receive the inoculation of Gardasil—the vaccination against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) which currently is being provided through our schools. Following some research, the findings of which are summarized below, a decision has been reached. There are about 200 different […]
Partridge should shape up to be one of highlights during this hunting season, said Darryl McLeod, a biologist with the Ministry of Natural Resources in Fort Frances. “Ruffed grouse should be a good hunt this year,” he noted. “We’re either still increasing or at the peak of the population cycle.” […]
A touchdown returned off the opening kick-off was the deciding factor in the Muskies’ 7-2 loss to the Dryden Eagles during the annual Homecoming game last Friday afternoon. The black-and-gold were hoping to make the best of playing a winless opponent in front of a large, friendly crowd to turn […]
Students from several district schools participated in the TD Great Canadian Shoreline clean-up over the past week by collecting garbage from along the banks of the Rainy River. “It really builds community involvement,” said Susanne Brielmann, project officer of the Rainy River Watershed Program who helped organize the clean-ups for […]
The shelves at the Emo food bank are nearly bare—and co-ordinator Karen Whatley warned they need support from the community to keep it running. “We’re keeping it open according to the support of the community. Right now we’re not receiving any other funding for it,” she explained. “It would be […]
The City of International Falls and Voyageurs National Park are looking at developing property on the riverfront in the future, namely a $9-million Voyageur Heritage Center, a new VNP headquarters, and the Irvin N. Anderson Amphitheater. The city owns 21 acres on the waterfront, including 11 purchased only a year […]
FORT FRANCES—Members of Parents Against Illicit Narcotics (PAIN) have collected the petitions which recently were circulated across Rainy River District requesting the establishment of youth addiction services and increased drug enforcement in the area. And with 1,632 signatures, the group is thrilled with the support from district residents. “Certainly what […]
