“If you talk the talk, you must walk the walk.” But in Canada, our politicians have a history of shortchanging the military and claiming that defence spending is growing. President Trump tried to embarrass Justin Trudeau into spending 2 per cent of GDP to meet Canada’s commitment to NATO. It […]
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There is never a shortage of lies…er I mean fishing information at the Debating Table in the Bakery in Rainy River. Even the restricted attendance due to the pandemic cannot restrict the free flow of information on this vital topic. With ice-out nearly upon us a review of the winter […]
March 21 is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. On that day in 1960, in South Africa, police opened fire on a peaceful demonstration against apartheid, killing 69 and injuring 180. In 1966, the United Nations General Assembly called on all nations to focus on change, to double […]
by Ron Fischer
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
BEV Battery Electric Vehicle PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle ICE Internal Combustion Engine With fuel prices seemingly on a never-ending upwards trajectory, many people are asking themselves if their next vehicle should be a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). As with many things in life, the answer is “It […]
Welcome to the middle of March and hearing that we are going to have some warmer weather this week makes me feel great. These last couple mornings were not feeling too spring like! I am waiting on my last four to calve well I am not sure I am waiting […]
There will be a Country Music Dance this Saturday, March 19 at the Emo Legion. The DJ will be playing all your country favourites for your dancing pleasure. The dance starts at 7 p.m. with a light lunch provided. Admission is $5. The Emo Legion will host a Good Friday […]
It certainly doesn’t feel like we’re near the end of the winter yet but the days are getting longer, the temperatures are improving and the best ice fishing of the year is coming. For me, ice fishing is not the same as fishing in a boat but I still love […]
There is a tendency these days to criticize — or punish — a Russian just for being born in a country that’s now threatening world peace. All Russians, without exception, because their lineage is a four-letter word. Most of us have a problem with that. I was reminded of this […]
As I listen to television newscasts trying to understand the war in Ukraine, I am amazed at the exodus of over 1.5 million women, children and the elderly fleeing to Poland and other neighbouring friendly countries who have opened their borders. I am humbled by citizens who are taking those […]
Are you familiar with the work of Dr. Paul Farmer? I hope so. He was an amazing humanitarian who took medical care to the world’s poorest in places like Rwanda and Haiti. I say “was” because Dr. Farmer died suddenly while in Rwanda on February 21. He was only sixty-two […]
The dog days of winter are about gone and with the tang of spring in the early morning air the usual crowd at the Bakery down in Drizzle Creek had a visible spring in their step as they headed in for the morning debating session. Everyone was up early and […]
Community events are starting up that have been on hold for far too long. The Guthrie United Church will host a Spring Tea and bake sale. This takes place Saturday April 2 at the Devlin Hall. The Tea starts at 2 p.m. and goes tell 3:30. Adults admission is $5 […]
