November has arrived and it sounds like we are in for some decent weather. Although we will all welcome some nice warm, sunny days, it will most likely make quite a mess on the roads and in the barn yard. Things have frozen up nicely in most places and it […]
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The Prairie Garden Committee is excited to announce that they are now taking pre-orders, just in time for the holiday season, for the latest Prairie Garden book! The 2021, 82nd annual edition, entitled, “Flowering Shrubs – with a special feature on roses”, is scheduled for release in early November. Reserve […]
The final event of the Bassmaster Elite Series season is set to take place this week at Lake Fork, Texas, one of the top big bass lakes in the World. After a season that featured several cancelled and rescheduled events, we can finally see the light at the end of […]
Although gardening doesn’t need a lot of fancy equipment, having some proper tools can make all the difference in the making the job easier and more efficient. I have listed some of the best garden tools that I have invested in over the years. For watering chores I use the […]
I try very hard these days to search for stories that lift my spirits, some days my quest isn’t an easy one. The news feed on my cell phone seems to have little to report other than the madness of the “great pumpkin” to the south of us. I can […]
At the Bakery in Rainy River there was quite a collection of long gloomy faces gathered at a social distance around the debating table. There was some sniffling, but it wasn’t a virus. It was tears of sadness at the passing of summer. Snowflakes were drifting down out on the […]
I have never been invited into so many homes as I have been since the COVID virus struck across the world. I have been giving a glimpse into how people decorate and furnish their homes. I have been able to discern what their reading habits are. On MSNBC, Senator Claire […]
Here we are into the last week of October and we have seen snow already for a couple of weeks! I am hearing that things are going to warm up again so we will see the return of the mud season. It hasn’t been that bad but sounds like we […]
Even if you have very dry soils, you can still successfully grow trees, shrubs and perennials without constant watering in the Rainy River District. The secret lies behind the concept of xeriscaping (Xeriscape landscaping), which by definition, is landscaping designed specifically for areas that are susceptible to drought or for […]
Growing up in northwestern Ontario and participating in hunting as much as I could growing up, moose were definitely on a pedestal for me and many others as the premier hunting opportunity in our part of the world. My dad used to tell me stories about moose hunting when he […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Happy Halloween to all kids in our district. Even with COVID restrictions may you all enjoy your treats, costumes, and survive social distancing. Clocks turn back an hour this weekend. Good idea to set them back Saturday before going go to bed. Crossroads School will hold its next parent council […]
Our family loves autumn. The crisp cool days are refreshing after a long hot summer and combined with beautifully coloured leaves rustling in the wind makes for a wonderful time of year. Cooking with seasonal ingredients enhances this whole experience.This pumpkin vinaigrette recipe is one of our favourites. It captures […]
