What would life be without a few surprises? Pretty boring, that’s what. Take for instance, the startled expression of horror appearing on the editor’s face as he scans the latest submission from his local humour columnist. “Oh migawd he’s gone and used the ‘t’ word,” blurts the exasperated copy cop. […]
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Here we are; the end of March! And what a month it has been. I hope this finds you all well and still staying home. I am really wanting to believe that us “rural” folk are much smarter about obeying the rules than those in the larger urban centres. I […]
Although it’s not the typical bear hunt, youth in Emo are enjoying a teddy bear hunt. This event was organized be Leeann Galusha, she heard about it from her hometown in St. Augustine River QC. It’s something for kids and families to do during this time of isolation and self […]
Following the Bassmaster Classic tournament last week in Alabama, my wife Shelby and I headed east to South Carolina to spend a couple of days at Santee Copper Reservoir where I have a tournament scheduled for later in April. We have three Bassmaster Elite Series events booked over the next […]
Here is hoping that you are all safe and obeying the rules of self isolation. I believe that we need to take this very seriously as I don’t think any of us want to lose any of our community members because of carelessness. I am thankful that for the most […]
I hate this virus. I hate the insecurity that it has brought into our lives. I hate that I don’t know what will happen after the 14 days of self isolation. Will the self isolation be extended for another one, three or six months? I feel helpless. When will life […]
Beating this COVID19 thing should be a snap for the Rainy River District. Personally I have very limited social contact as most folk in town will cross the street to avoid talking to me. When they have a juicy bit of gossip they want released to the press, they phone […]
I sometimes, okay often, actually just a hair above always, beat myself up about my introvertedness. I don’t think that’s a word; it should be. I wilt in friendly gatherings. I have no genetic predisposition for small talk. I struggle to breathe in large crowds. Turns out, I was just […]
Melanie Mathieson
The Gardening Guru
The Gardening Guru
By starting seeds indoors you can often extend your growing season by up to ten weeks. This can be very beneficial for plants that have a longer “days to maturity” time frame. You can even start some of the newer hybrid varieties with shorter “days to maturity” time frames indoors […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Hats off to many local businesses for practicing safe precautions with COVID-19. Last week Devlin’s made a sign available for all customers stating “if you are not well please DO NOT ENTER!” If you see more then a few vehicles out front, wait a few minutes to allow people their […]
It was qualifying week at The Bay. That’s where officers, from the great NorthWest come to prove they are still proficient with their side arms. Desk bound Sergeants and Corporals, and lowly constables driving cruisers with butt-sprung seats arrive en masse at The Bay to burn a little cordite and […]
Franklin D. Roosevelt stated, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” This thought came into my mind on Saturday evening as I began thinking about our road trip to see our grand daughter. We made it as far as Brandon, and after a discussion with our son […]
