In the spring, it is not only the young man’s fancy that turns to love.
The same holds true for our feathered friends—and many of the courtships are very open and readily viewed by any interested observer.
It’s that time of year again.
Yes, followers of the “Great Beaver” will attempt to lure him out of seclusion by offering sacrifices of cardboard, duct tape, and tender (or tough) humans onto the Rainy River at Rainy River.
This is the eighth year in a row this sacrifice has been offered. Maybe this year the mythical “Great Beaver” will take the bait.
Dear Mr. Editor:
It is indeed a tragedy when anyone is injured or loses their life in an accident like Mr. Hyatt did recently, but to suggest that the coverage of it was inappropriate or “salacious” is in itself inappropriate.
Anyone who has ever had to cover a “bad news” story appreciates how difficult and unpleasant the task is.
The Rainy River Figure Skating Club kicked off its season with a registration and fundraiser on Sunday evening (Oct. 25).
“Skate for Funds” saw 62 registered skaters raise more than $4,200 towards their annual budget, Stacy Godin reported afterwards.
The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association held its final sale of the season on Saturday (Oct. 24).
Just over 680 head went through the ring, made up of 83 cull cows, 30-40 bred cows, nine bulls, and 334 calves, with the balance being yearling feeders.
Dear Mike:
Many of the benefits we enjoy from living in a small community are the direct result of the dedication and selflessness of community volunteers.
Whether it is a major event like the recently-completed Rainy River Walleye Tournament or the Giant Pumpkin Festival, none of these would happen without an army of volunteers.
More than 100 district farmers enjoyed an afternoon at the Stratton sales yard on Saturday to celebrate its 50th consecutive season.
Operated by the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association, the yard has been the focus of beef cattle marketing in Rainy River District since its formation.
2009 marks the 50th season the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association has held cattle sales at its yard in Stratton.
The first sale was held Oct. 1, 1960 when 975 head were sold to 29 buyers from Manitoba, southern Ontario, and Minnesota as well as local producers.
This past Sunday was Bergland’s sixth-annual “Cancer Crusade.” It was an enjoyable day under sunny skies and gentle breezes when friends and neighbours gathered to celebrate their fight against this dreaded disease.
Although it goes by the official name of “Let’s Go Fishing,” perhaps the “Love Boat” is an appropriate name because it is a service to the community provided by volunteers who love their communities and the splendid waterways we are blessed with.
