Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Mary Shelley was only 18 when she first conjured up the horrific image of a man-made man: an abomination, a smattering of human parts patched together in one’s feverish pursuit of scientific discovery. The titular protagonist of her work, Victor Frankenstein, bears no resemblance to the pop-cultural image of a […]
Did you know that Eminem can be conjured to teach psychology? While developing psychoanalytic theory, Sigmund Freud proposed that personality could be understood as three interacting parts. First is the id. The id drives primal desires (as well as urges motivated by basic instincts). Focused on instant gratification with little […]
Last evening we spoke with our granddaughters. They will be arriving in less than two weeks to spend a week at our cabin on Rainy Lake. They were excited and told my wife and me all their expectations for their week. Swimming, hiking the island, making blueberry pancakes, crafts, fishing […]
I hope everyone had a great long weekend. As I type this, I know that some haven’t had a good one, as we lost a great person this weekend. I was very sad to hear that Russ Ling had passed away. Russ was known by many, and his kind personality […]
Typically, the onset of spring marks the beginning of the allergy season with the pollen of ash, birch, elm, hickory and other trees wafting through the air. Late spring and summer bring problems with grasses. Summer and fall continue the agony with numerous weeds such as burdock, ragweed (goldenrod) and […]
Did you know? With the back-to-school season nearing, post-secondary students throughout Canada are preparing for campus/off-campus move-in day. Current estimates show that over 2 million students are enrolled in Canadian colleges and universities this year. Safety tips for students Campus/off-campus life brings plenty of new experiences, but staying safe should […]
The oak tree is a symbol of strength, of endurance; “the mighty oak”, as it has been referenced in many a poem. The oak was a sacred symbol in ancient cultures, universally considered to have “unyielding strength”, not from being rigid, but rather with a deep resilience, a patience, representing […]
There will be Bingo at the newly remodelled Dance Hall on August 6. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Players must be 18 years of age to play. The Dance Hall fundraising committee and volunteers are having a walleye fish fry on Sunday, August 30, from 4-6 p.m. Walleye, salads, baked […]
This past fall, we looked to buy a new car manufactured by KIA. We were very pleased with our current vehicle, but it was now eight years old. We went to a dealer in Thunder Bay and another in Calgary, only to be told that the vehicle was no longer […]
The last week of July has arrived! Today is our big Crop Day in the District. We have to do some quick pivoting because our specialist didn’t feel they should be travelling to the Northwest because of the fires. They felt that they would be using resources that are needed […]
Farmers often use a forage crop to add nutrients back into their soil. A forage crop is an excellent way for a home gardener to also add nutrients and rehabilitate their soil. It is a great method for adding organic material to a garden and dealing with difficult soils such […]
The Dance Hall fundraising committee and volunteers will be hosting a walleye fish fry on Sunday, Aug 30 from 4-6 p.m. Advance tickets are available at Devlin’s Store, Cloverleaf Grocers and General Supply. Tickets will also be available at the door. Adult meals are $25, kids 7-12 years $15 and […]
