A gaggle of young men were playing catch across the road from me on the Labour Day weekend, complete with baseball gloves and an official MLB ball, undoubtedly signed by some contemporary hot shot pitcher like Justin Verlander or Clayton Kershaw. I would have preferred a Roy Halliday signature or […]
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Last week was a complete blur. I had high hopes of getting all caught back up at the Research Station, but I had many interruptions and things added to an already long list. I was able to work late on Friday and came in with my mom on Sunday. A […]
I receive many calls throughout the growing season to identify problems with plants. The most common “disease” I identify is lack of water. Gardeners are often under the false impression that their garden is moist enough to support the plants in their gardens. Containers and hanging baskets often fall victim […]
After the 25th edition of the annual Bassin’ For Bucks fishing tournament wrapped up on Sunday evening in Sioux Narrows I felt like I was starting to get old. The tournament started way back in 1996 and I have been fortunate to have fished every one. After a few anglers missed […]
Despite a lifetime of hype and seamy associates, boxing was once a sport with universal appeal, admired for its macho honour and respected skill. There was only one “heavyweight champion of the world” and CTE might have been considered a typo or an acronym for a college degree nobody knew. […]
I remember a political rally for then Premier of Ontario Frank Miller. He had come to Fort Frances to win re-election for the Progressive Conservatives. The rally was at the Rainy Lake Hotel and a crowd demonstrated in front of the hotel opposing the party’s re-election. Miller had succeeded Bill […]
I love September. It was a love affair that had a rocky start. September had to grow on me. September used to be the force that took my children from me, a force who insisted on schedules and rules and timeliness, of having four heads of long hair brushed in […]
Bob Dunn
Distant Replay
Distant Replay
And then there was the super star who was responsible for turning a sports writer into the owner of a Corvette. Willie Mays, and me. No, Willie did not buy me a flashy sports car, although that would’ve been even nicer. In fact, Willie and I have never met, officially. […]
A revisit of Terrors past At first I thought it was the approach of Halloween. The gaunt, haunted, look plastered on the faces of many around the debating table at the Bakery in Rainy River was upsetting. What was causing it? The composite truth leaked out after some intense questioning. […]
The September long weekend is already long gone! Many helpful volunteers spent their long weekend at the Sales Barn working hard to try and get the project ready for our sale week. I will be honest, it is going to be tight. Things have really started to come together but […]
Naicatchewenin First Nation is hosting their annual bass and walleye fishing tournament this weekend Sep 10-11). The entry fee is $300.00, please call Darlene to register. Weigh ins are at 4PM both days spectators are welcome. Food booths are available. The Emo Legion Branch #99 is opening up for events. […]
Asparagus is spring’s most luxurious vegetable. It was once cultivated for medicinal purposes as a natural remedy for blood cleansing and diuretic properties. During the Renaissance, asparagus was also promoted as an aphrodisiac and banned from the tables of most nunneries. Botanically, asparagus is a member of the lily family, […]
