One word plays in an unending loop in my head these days, for many days, days that add up to years, decades perhaps, and that word is … kindness. I can only imagine the worry and stress Fort Frances residents are experiencing as flooding disrupts life in frightening and chaotic […]
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My yard has been neglected over the past couple of decades. The plants that my wife received as a wedding gift from my brother-in-law have seen many revisions and changes. The original elm trees that graced the Victoria side of our home died and we replaced the three trees with […]
I never knew Foster Hewitt, who set the bar for hockey play-by-play radio broadcasters, but I did know Danny Gallivan, who set the bar higher for hockey play-by-play on TV. I think it’s safe to assume that both of them, rest their souls, would be aghast if they could hear […]
Things don’t change much over the years. With the annual run of summer thunder storms pending, I expect Hydro None will be busy pulling downed trees off power lines. Ma Bell has promised to remove the massive dead elm tree threatening to take down the power lines on our street […]
Wow — summer has arrived in a big way! We went from sweatshirts on Saturday to as little outerwear as possible on Sunday. We shall not complain — we need this! It is amazing how much growth we have seen in all our plots over the weekend. Now, as usually […]
Schools in the Rainy River District last day of school is June 24. Schools held end-of-year events last week. Crossroads held a fish fry last Thursday evening (June 16). The food was delicious with fish, french fries, baked beans, and all the fixings making up the menu. There were all […]
Composting is a fairly easy process. A successful and active compost should smell like fresh dirt and nothing else. If it smells like something other than fresh dirt then you may attract unwanted pests and you need to look through the following guidelines to amend the compost situation. First, pick […]
When I was a little kid I loved fishing with my Grandpa because he was always more interested in using lures than dropping the traditional jig and minnow over the side of the boat. He had a tackle box full of old lures and they were way more fun to […]
I pulled into one of my favourite spring crappie spots a few days ago, a patch of pencil reeds that I have fished many times in the past. As I dropped my trolling motor and looked at the depth reading on my sonar screen, I thought I was on the […]
June is National Indigenous History month, a time when we express solemn and celebratory focus on the lives of Indigenous peoples, their rich and diverse history, the many contributions Indigenous peoples have made, and perhaps above all – the resilience of Indigenous people around the world. June 21st is dedicated […]
One does not have to leave Fort Frances to feel the effects of inflation. A trip to the grocery store, or a fill-up at a gas station is all that is needed to feel the effects of inflation. The Bank of Canada posted Canada’s May Inflation rate at 6.8 per […]
The Maurice Richard Trophy will be awarded this weekend to the player who scored the most goals this season in the National Hockey League. There is no suspense. It’s not determined by a vote of sports writers, players or fans, so there’s no announcement. Auston Matthews is the winner, for […]
