All it took was the Emo Fair to get some much-needed rain. We ended up with ¾” at home and a bit more at the Research Station. I am hearing reports of over 2” in the Rainy River area and that is great. It is nice to see a few […]
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Growing up on Lake of the Woods really does give you a real appreciation for the actual size of the lake. Having spent thousands of days on this body of water, there are still massive sections that I have never even seen before. There is literally a lifetime of exploration […]
Rubs don’t have to be “rubbed” onto meat. A simply dredging or sprinkling will do just fine, but that being said, any rubbing will help the spices to penetrate the meat better in most cases. I never purchase pre-made spice mixes from the store. I always get greater satisfaction from […]
I would imagine that most people who engage in fishing for the love of water and nature feel a moment of awe when reeling their catch in, taking in the beauty and perfection of each fish they catch. How could you not. My daughter and I were off on a […]
We are now into the silly season with the governing Liberal Party calling for an election two years before their mandate expires. Former Ontario premier David Peterson also pulled a snap election while riding high in the polls, but discovered that the population was fickle and tossed the government out, […]
Bob Dunn
Distant Replay
Distant Replay
And then there was the time that a CFL All-Star saved my life…okay, it’s a stretch, but that’s what it felt like. I was covering the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ training camp and writing about a new running back, Amos Van Pelt, who was to partner backfield star Dave Raimey. Van […]
It’s that time of the year, the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair takes place this week in Emo, August 19, 20, and 21. Although there isn’t a midway this year, there will be a large variety of events from agriculture, old fashioned games, vendors, the logging contest and […]
Emo Fair week has arrived. Though it might not be exactly like normal it has arrived. I still have big plans of at least making some entries for the exhibit hall. Marlee stayed out last night so she could work on some of her art and picture entries. We thought […]
I find that one of the absolute joys of cooking is creating and playing around with different flavours and ingredients to bring a dish together. So to help you achieve success when you’re firing up the barbecue, here are a couple of our favourite homemade barbecue sauces that we use […]
There are a lot of lures out there that catch fish. The best ones catch everything, not only the species that they were designed for. When I think about some of the best all-around lures in my boat there are several that deserve an honorable mention for being great at […]
Well, I am feeling a tad bit overwhelmed today. There is plenty going on, not just for me but for many others. We are dealing with a severe drought and we are losing cow herd numbers daily. We have started to see hay come into the district, but this is […]
There are many reasons to send concern sympathy and get well wishes to people in our rural area. Sincere sympathy to the family and friends is Raymond Jewell. His wife Linda, daughter Rachel plus all family members and Raymond’s many friends will miss him deeply. I remember Raymond as an […]
