Did you know? Between 2012 and 2021, Canada experienced 896 recreational boating-related fatalities, averaging nearly 90 deaths annually. This data comes from the “Recreational Boating-Related Fatalities in Canada, 2012–2021 Report.” Tragedy on the water: Key findings in recreational boating-related fatalities The vast majority of recreational boating injuries are preventable. Despite […]
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Some members of my family are here visiting with me, which is the most wonderful gift anyone can receive. Two daughters are tucked into my wee home and a grandson whom I call “George” (not his actual name) and he calls me “Denise,” for which neither of us can provide […]
I’d like to think that when no one is watching, I morph into a model of productivity and discipline and for the most part, that is a true statement. I am a mission on a mission, and I can burn the pants off a project all by myself. When no […]
Spending decades at the nexus and intersection of cultural traditions and education can certainly conjure significant reflection. Lately, conjuring has been active. Lively, even. The last few decades in Canada have seen an emphasis on traditional education. On one level, I understand this focus due to damage, turbulence and aims […]
Across the Rainy River District, tourist camps and outfitters are having a banner year. Camps are full of fishermen and families. Squeals of delight can be heard across the lake as children play and paddle on beaches and docks. Summer in Northwestern Ontario is beautiful and fun-filled. The majority of […]
We are now a week out from our big crop day in the district. Our final planning meeting is on Tuesday morning. Last week, many of our out-of-town guests were calling and texting with concern about travelling in our region with all the fires, road closures and lack of lodging. […]
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it is those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” -Desmond Tutu For the last two months we’ve been looking at the lives of people who have made significant differences in the world. Sometimes these people were doing […]
A previous column talked about what to look for when deciding on the ideal shrub for your landscape design. Once you have the shrub(s) planted, like many gardeners, you may have a question concerning a specific problem. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers, for your information.
The Emo Pioneer Women hosted their annual pie day on July 8. The event was held at the Emo Museum, which also gave those attending an opportunity to browse through the museum. 28 pies were baked and only three were left over at the end of the day. There were […]
Did you know? From 2017 to 2021, unintentional drownings tragically claimed 2,424 lives throughout Canada. This data—from the 2025 edition of the Canadian Drowning Report—reveals a consistent trend nationwide. National Drowning Prevention Week The Lifesaving Society has designated July 19 to 25, 2026, as National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW). This […]
Are you familiar with Tod Maffin? He was a national CBC Radio host and producer during his career. Maffin was born in Vancouver, beginning his career in journalism in the 1990s. He was an early advocate of podcasting. I became more aware of Maffin’s work with his Canadian Healthcare Infusion, […]
Editor’s note: Rob Horton is absolutely, definitely NOT running for mayor. A platform for the future we deserve, whether we asked for it or not Fellow Fort Frances residents, For too long, municipal politics has suffered from moderation, practicality, reason, logic and compromise. I am running to end this failed […]
