For the third year in a row it looks like we’re going to get another early freeze up across Northwest Ontario. A string of cold nights last week set the stage for the shallow lakes and bays to freeze up with another blast of cold weather this week. I wrapped […]
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November has arrived and, unfortunately, so has some snow. Things ended up getting very busy last week with the cooler temperatures. Combines were running, manure was getting spread and some field work was accomplished. Of course, it is never enough time and we were all hoping and wishing for “just […]
There is an artistic beauty in mathematics that both calms my soul and feeds my enthusiasm. I don’t often share my opinion on the subject of mathematics with those around me, because my words are often met with harsh contrariness. I love mathematics, truly love it, and I cannot remember […]
One of the perks to my job is that I get to visit a lot of places. I really enjoy getting to fish new bodies of water and see different parts of North America. That being said, the time away from home and all the driving that I do during […]
Prime Minister Trudeau on election night made a claim that Canadians overwhelmingly supported his vision for the future of Canada. But before making that statement and cutting Scheer off, he should have looked at the electoral map of Canada and the voting totals. If ever there was clear indication that […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The Emo and District Lions will once again be hosting their “Hunters’ Dinner” on Saturday, Nov. 9 in Barwick at the Barwick Hall. The cost of the wild meat and fish dinner is only $20. There will a penny table, a live auction, a 50/50 draw, a gun raffle and […]
The Rainy River Federation of Agriculture (RRFA) held their annual meeting and entertainment night on Saturday. For those of you who didn’t attend, you missed out on a great night. The group is working hard to update and create it as a fun night out! The had a very quick […]
I remember when Hallowe’en was a big deal, before I worried about my teeth or my children’s teeth, before I was aware of the not-so-nice people who tampered with candy to do harm. When I was growing up, our costumes were usually created from something we found around the house, […]
As we travelled across the prairies this past week, Marnie and I couldn’t help but see the difference in crop harvesting and the impact weather has played on this year’s crops across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Rainy River District is not alone in suffering from too much moisture during the […]
One of the reasons that I enjoy fishing so much is because of where I live. We’re blessed here in Sunset Country with so many great fishing opportunities for a variety of species. While bass fishing is my favourite activity on the water I do fish for everything that swims […]
I cannot believe we are nearing the end of October and I am sure it is simply because we have lost the last two months to the weather. I sure wouldn’t complain if it stayed like the last few days until Christmas or even longer. Wishful thinking. I finally was […]
I don’t think I have ever had a ride in a convertible. Don’t worry, it’s not on my list of regrets nor is it on my bucket list. Technically, I sat on the back of the backseat of a convertible at the Emo Fair when I was 14. I somehow […]
