The Bassmaster Elites Series season resumed last week with the first of three events in a row at Lake Guntersville in Northern Alabama. Guntersville is one of the most historic bass fishing lakes in the U.S., hosting dozens of big tournaments over the years. When I left for Alabama last […]
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Robin McCormick
Happy Thanksgiving! It’s definitely a Thanksgiving weekend unlike any we have encountered, due to COVID. But here’s hoping we can all find some joy and pleasure in our lives. During this time there isn’t a lot of news to share with you. I encourage you all to text or phone […]
These are definitely trying times for everyone. The start of this pandemic produced epic shortages of toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Then with the onslaught of people staying at home, the shortages expanded to include staples originally destined for our kitchen pantries, like flour, yeast, baking powder, and sugar. No […]
I was thinking of rules the other day and the unwillingness of some of us to follow any kind of instruction, to obey as it were, rules meant for the benefit of the greater good, such as not running red lights or driving while impaired, paying for goods and services […]
Robin McCormick
The annual Rainy Lake Fall Classic was a success. Dale LaBelle and his crew were able to have the tournament go smoothly even with COVID restrictions. A total of 38 teams competed, which was a good showing considering teams from the States weren’t allowed this year. The anglers were pleased […]
I often compare our Canadian governing system to that of the United States. We follow a parliamentary system whereas the United States is a Republic Style of government. In Canada, the governing party – whether Liberal, Conservative or New Democratic – governs by having either a coalition of two or […]
I was fortunate to be able to take off a few days last week and do some much needed tasks at home. We are at a good spot her at the Station but now we really need to get cleaning seed and doing some data! We will. This week that […]
There are three common pests in our region that will cause damage to oak trees and the damage seems to be quite prevalent this season. Below are descriptions of the damage you may see and the insect so you can diagnose the problem yourself. Insect damage can be more […]
While I was driving to Alabama on Saturday for my upcoming Bassmaster Elite Series tournament at Lake Guntersville, a bunch of my friends back home were making me jealous, catching some monster Sunset Country bass. Several tournaments took place across the region over the weekend, on Shoal Lake, Lake of […]
There are obviously many benefits gained from using the freshest of ingredients possible when cooking and using the zest from citrus fruits is no exception. Whether you are using limes, lemons, oranges, or grapefruit, the zest from these fruits will not only add an abundance of flavor as an ingredient, […]
I learned to drive before I turned sixteen. That wasn’t uncommon for a farm kid. Deb and I used to take her dad’s farm truck out for a spin on the back roads, sitting on the edge of the seat in order to push the clutch in completely and trying […]
By Todd Sellers
The Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation (LOWWSF) and its Directors mourn the loss of the Right Honourable John Napier Turner PC CC QC, former Prime Minister of Canada and LOWWSF supporter and mentor. Lake of the Woods has lost a great friend and champion for the lake. Mr. […]
