By Jeff Gustafson Despite the fact that I have a season’s worth of fishing gear piled up in my garage waiting to get organized, some writing assignments due and yard work to finish before we freeze up, I can’t help but get outside to enjoy the nice weather that keeps […]
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I was part of the campaign that saw the beginning of the “Care Close to Home” campaign that brought a modernization to the Rainy River Hospital and LaVerendrye Hospital. It resulted in a major donation from First Nations to establish a Dialysis Unit in Fort Frances. The team that walked […]
It’s that time of the year. Autumn leaves, crisp mornings and the male of the species at his arrogant peak. Steam spouts from his nostrils into the frosty air as he paws the earth. He bellows forth his challenge and strides forth boldly yet cautiously through the forest, to meet […]
There will be a Halloween event October 29th. at 71 Mctavish Road LaVallee Township. From 4-8 p.m. Come in costume. There will be two different trails. Be sure to wear appropriate foot as trails can be muddy. Chilli, Bannok and hotdogs will be served. Treat bags for kids will be […]
I am sure I have likely mentioned before that after I get my annual pay cheque for my calves I like to always try and do an upgrade on the house of some kind. I wasn’t sure what that would be this year but that changed rather quickly. I was […]
I am in Vancouver, a city too big to be enticing, too busy to be encouraging, in “too big a’ hurry” to be welcoming. I don’t belong here, but my daughter does. This is home to her. I live in a place that by the time the snow flies I […]
Open water fishing started for me way back in January when I left home, towing my boat to Florida for the start of the Bassmaster Elite Series season. Up until last week, I never had more than a couple of week long stretches where I didn’t use my boat. I […]
Full confession. Last week, I identified my greatest moment covering the games people play was seeing Reggie Jackson hit three home runs on three pitches in Game 6 of the World Series. And that was my “sports” highlight for the World Series, the year 1977 and the career. However, my […]
According to 2018 data by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), the main electricity sources in Ontario are nuclear energy and water power Nuclear energy: 58.3% Waterpower: 23.9% Wind: 8% Natural gas: 6.2% Solar: 2.3% Bioenergy: 0.5% Other: 0.8% In July of this year the government of Canada committed itself to the largest greenhouse […]
My washing machine “died” a few weeks ago, abandoned me, left me in the lurch. It was only nine years old but at the end of its “expected” life, or so the repair person informed me, with hand over heart and a solemn gaze. We bowed our heads and muttered […]
This month is flying by. Like wasn’t last week August? We survived another cattle sale! It was a big one, 1853 head. I felt it went fast; we had few downtimes. I am hoping this reflects the good cattle flow we have with our new facilities. We sold 1853 head […]
Recent events taking place of our community include the hiring of AnneMarie Kellar as the new landfill attendant. AnneMarie is following in her fathers ( Harold’s ) footsteps. As his friendly and helpful face was often seen at the landfill site. Brody Gross was the fortunate winner of the recent […]
