I became handicapped this past weekend. A planned fishing afternoon with my visiting son turned into a disaster when I fell off the dock and landed on my back across rocks and water. I had a huge goose egg on my head, a bleeding elbow and a huge bleeding gash […]
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I am disappointed how quickly our days are shortening. You can really feel fall in the mornings now as well. I hope we have a long, enjoyable fall because spring was long and cold and summer was short. I am a bit nervous because after our last drought we had […]
Hydrangeas are widely known and admired for their large, showy blossoms that lend fabulous colour to gardens from mid- to late-summer. Although hydrangeas are native to parts of Asia, every year more and more varieties are developed and released that are suitable to our growing conditions. The names designated to […]
Did you know? Next week, on Sept. 1, students throughout Fort Frances and the Rainy River District head back to classrooms, playgrounds and school buses. With that return comes heavier traffic and young pedestrians navigating unfamiliar routes, particularly around school zones. Back-to-school safety tips As a new school year gets […]
I often grumble about the loss of letter writing. I miss that way of communicating. With most or all bills forwarded by email and paid by e-transfer these days, it hardly seems worthwhile walking to the mailbox. But that wasn’t always the case. On April 15, 1968, one simple letter […]
The date for the official grand opening of the Devlin Hall has been changed. Organizers had set the date for August 26, but due to unforeseen circumstances it is necessary to change the date until later in the fall. No official date has been chosen. The Rainy River District Fall […]
Gardeners are always looking for great plants to add to their gardens and columbine is an excellent choice, especially for shade or woodland-type gardens. Columbine (Aquilegia spp.) is native to the Thunder Bay District. It can be found growing in many areas, including the forest. It is an early bloomer, […]
When I was in high school, I had an English teacher who everyone seemed to hate. It wasn’t until several years later that I realized the gift he had given me. Mr. Bond had a schedule for every one of his Grade 10 students to complete an essay every six […]
I feel like one of the best weekends of our year just passed by so quickly! At our barn cleanup, one of the members said to me, “I am already excited for the next Emo Fair.” It is just like Christmas with a lot of prep and excitement and then […]
We’ve been talking about how just one person can make a difference. If we are able to find even one other person to work together with, we can make even greater differences. Not only does having someone to join forces with give us companionship, but it also augments the positive […]
There was no morning, no east where a sun might rise and no west into which it could vanish. There were no oceans reflecting moonlight, no mountains holding snow, and no breeze wrapping around leaves. Moreover, there was not a single eye and nothing for one to witness. And then, […]
Did you know? Before heading off to college or university, students are encouraged to prepare for unforeseen situations by assembling a safety kit that includes the following essential items: Campus and off-campus life: A message to students When diving into the excitement of academic life, it is easy to get […]
