Seeing Madame Beliveau as the Hockey Night in Canada camera found her watching the Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs last Saturday, I was reminded of something her late husband never knew he did. In his lifetime of class and caring, Jean Beliveau helped many people, including me. He […]
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One of the biggest hurdles with introducing kids to fishing is someone actually taking them out and teaching them about the sport. Unfortunately, if nobody takes them, kids simply won’t go fishing. The equipment is expensive, there is a lot to know and it can be overwhelming to try and […]
My favourite breakfasts always include hash browns and eggs, and this recipe brings both together in a cute convenient presentation. This recipe is a perfect brunch item, or just something fun to bring together for the family on a Sunday morning. Because this recipe utilizes premade hash brown patties, a […]
Dear Money Lady Readers: According to a recent Stats Canada study, 1 out of 5 Canadians have saved over $300,000 for their retirement. That means, there are still 4 other Canadians that obviously have less than $300,000 saved. So, let’s talk about what to do if you have low-income or […]
Next week, major league baseball writers will announce which player(s), if any, are going to Cooperstown. That’s where the Baseball Hall of Fame is, with a membership probably more exclusive than any yacht club or Augusta National, home of golf’s Masters. Players are dying to get into Cooperstown. In fact, […]
Many gardeners already know that most shade loving plants prefer moist soils, so when a gardener encounters an area that has dry and shady conditions, it can provide a special challenge for gardeners. You may have an area in your yard that is quite dry and shady because it’s under […]
When I think about ice fishing, of course there are plenty of good memories of big fish, warm days on the ice and fun with friends and family. There have also been a good number of bad trips that remain memorable. Getting vehicles stuck, fishless trips, broken equipment and getting […]
By Liz Adam
Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering,”It will be happier.” Alfred Lloyd Tennyson If you’re reading this, you’ve made it all the way through 2022 and already have a good leg up on the first month of 2023. Sometimes the start of a new year can […]
Meeting in person at 7 p.m. at Our lady of the Way School in Stratton What is often referred to as the longest Month is already half over! And today is one month to my calving start date! I have next week reserved for barn preparation and getting all things […]
When politics gets in the way, our military often suffers. One only must be reminded of the cancellation of the Mulroney Government purchase of 50 Cormorant EH-101 helicopters made in 1992 that was cancelled the following year with $470 million in penalties by the Chretien government. It wasn’t until 2010 […]
On Saturday January 14, members of the district’s Municipalities meet in Barwick for a full day of workshops. There was a discussion at the meeting about daylight saving time. Everyone seemed to agree that they don’t like changing their clocks twice a year. Atikokan doesn’t change, but if we stayed […]
I love doing laundry. That may qualify me for the list of “certifiably insane” but I’m willing to bet there are a few others like me. Folding clean laundry into crisp tidy piles gives me a sense of control over the madness of life, my thinking that if I can […]
