Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Flashback: A sideline reporter’s job is to interview out-of-breath football players on the sidelines as they prepare for the next series of plays. This is new to radio (or TV) broadcasts. Also new to this is the reporter, who is told by a broadcast higher-up he now has a half-time […]
You know it is just amazing how many emails I get from people I haven’t written to They offer all kinds of goods and services that I’m not even interested in. Isn’t it amazing. Of particular interest are the charities I support. People like Canadian Red Cross CNIB and Leprosy […]
Naicatchewenin First Nations is hosting their annual fall bass and walleye fishing tournament on September 10 and 11. The entree fee is $300.00 To register call Darlene at 486-3515. There will be food booths during this event. Weigh-ins are at 4 p.m. both days. This is always a fun tournament, […]
In a previous article, I had mentioned that only a few bluebirds had returned from the south this spring. Ice storms had killed the migrating bluebirds as well as most wildlife in some southern states. In addition, I had given preliminary results of our first monitoring of the birdhouses. In […]
The end of August! August is such a fast month for me, and I dread it as I end of missing some days at the Station, the students leave and it is a mad scramble to get plots harvested, seed cleaned, and winter crops planted. We had enough rain that […]
It’s hard to believe that we are already nearing the end of summer. I have been staying busy over the past month, fishing most days and it has just flown by. It’s been fun and we’ve had some great weather but it’s depressing to think that it will be coming […]
Maples are definitely one of the more colourful shade trees that can be hardy in our zone 3. Although most maples start their leafing period in hues of green or red, every type of maple has an incredible range of autumn tones once they prepare to enter their dormant stage […]
I had to call Bell the other day. It’s one of my least favourite things to do. Second only to calling the bank, though they are neck and neck. I realize I’m not alone in my disdain for the corporate giant who enjoys a monopoly in many parts of the […]
I have already been bribed by the Liberal party and Justin Trudeau for my vote. Our household will receive two deposits in our bank accounts totalling $1000. In fact, all senior citizens in Canada are receiving $500 cheques. That is putting $1.95 million into our local economy. That is on […]
My three grown children may — to use a famous baseball quote — say it ain’t so, but their father is not old enough to remember Babe Ruth. The first time I heard of Ruth was when my father showed me a picture he had of the Famous Sultan of […]
As this Covid 19 pandemic thing winds down I think many folks are anxious to hit the road again. Here are some travelling tips. Critical parts of your travel plan are where you will make pit stops, and where you will stay. Where and what you will eat is too […]
The Emo Fair was a success Despite Covid restrictions and a fair without a midway, the Emo Fair was enjoyed by many. There was lots of laughing and socializing from adults and children, which was great to hear and long overdue. Also, a lot of sweat was definitely happening during […]
