Logical thinking has never been a strong suit of mine. For whatever reason, I seem to think differently than most. My view of the world makes perfect sense to me, but often leaves my friends shaking their heads and asking, “What were you thinking?” Such was the case last week. […]
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Ken Boshcoff
The recent posting on the website, YouTube, of a video clip highlighting some neglected areas in Thunder Bay was shocking to see. As you know, I am a strong advocate for Northwestern Ontario. I always stand up for the best interests of our communities and emphasize the positive rather than […]
Jenni Condon - The Way I See It
So let’s wrap it up—the 2006 Winter Olympics have come to an end (that’s it . . . already?) with a full 2-4 of medals for Canada—not bad at all.It seems like it flew by, and I feel like I could have watched curling religiously for another 10-12 years straight […]
A spanking team of bay trotters pulling a wagon cantered down Second Street East, right through the car traffic, and say didn’t I hear some cheering as if their presence was very welcome and maybe long overdue. Spectators were rejoicing over this alternative to gasoline which is no longer a […]
You don’t have to believe this story, but once upon a time I became a choir boy at St. John’s Anglican church—and almost passed out one hot summer day during the service. We had been enjoying the beach at Pither’s Point Park beach on the July Saturday before—and to say […]
– Prayer of Rainy Lake – Our father who art on Rainy LakeHallowed be thy fisherman Thy awesome fish shall comeThy clear waters will be done On Rainy Lake as it is in Heaven Give us this day a 20 pound bagAnd forgive us for poor jigging As we will […]
On Sunday evening, my wife, Marnie, and I joined with a great number of district people who stuffed themselves in to the annual “Community Chest” benefit dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous. The evening is a fundraiser to assist district families who have someone suffering from an illness and need financial […]
What I know about fishing could fit in a dwarf’s tackle box. Here’s what I do know. There seemingly are more fishing shows on TV than there are Members of Parliament; brand-new bass boats cost more than any car I’ll ever own; and “Fishin’ in the Dark” by the Nitty […]
Spike Struve and Dan McCarthy may have been among our best-liked businessmen after they set out to prove there could be dollars in dealing with the commercial fishermen of Rainy Lake. Spike was a Canadian and Dan an American, establishing their popular fish house and dock on the upper river […]
“ALPHA”—a 10-week opportunity to explore the validity and relevance of the Christian faith for our lives today—will get underway Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 7:15 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Christian Reformed Church in Emo. Described as a practical introduction to the basics of Christianity, with loads of opportunity […]
The snowy-haired lady who presided over much of our community for so many years has gone now. She is still discussed for her long working hours, and because she carried such a great load of responsibility for only one person! Connie Holland viewed downtown Scott Street from her upstairs office […]
Pre-season results are like election promises. They’re significant at the time they happen, but usually mean little when all is said and done. So keep the victory parade plans for the Borderland Thunder on hold for now. But don’t shrug off the squad’s championship performance at last weekend’s annual SIJHL […]
