When you come from a family of pranksters with a deep appreciation for dry humour, you don’t just inherit the jokes. You inherit the stories—and they tend to stay with you for life. I was in Grade 8, in Living Skills class. Our teacher, Mrs. Mundahl, taught us practical things […]
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A group of people met with our MP Marcus Polowski for a sociable evening discussing items that impact residents of the district. A last-minute invitation was sent out making inviting people. I had missed an opinion piece written by our member and John McKay a former member of parliament and […]
Did You Know? In Canada, unintentional injuries are a significant “public health” concern, ranking as the leading cause of death for people aged 1 to 44. Despite how serious this is, many people don’t realize how big the problem actually is. Parachute: Canada’s National Leader In Injury Prevention According to […]
I can’t believe we are nearly at mid-January! I always remember Nanny telling me “January is a long, cold month.” We haven’t had it to bad for weather but it does look like the more normal January temperatures are returning this week. I am not completely over Christmas. I did […]
The Corporation of the Township of LaVallee is required by law to provide fire protection services to its residents. To do this they must have properly trained Firefighters, well maintained vehicles and the equipment necessary to safely and efficiently carry out these duties Currently there are 18 members on the […]
I have stumbled upon the perfect solution to an issue in my life. I didn’t come up with this on my own; it is a borrowed idea, and it’s a brilliant one – a support animal. There are many on the list of animals who offer emotional support, the most […]
When Auston Matthews scored his 421st goal last weekend, he became the greatest goal scorer in Toronto Maple Leafs history, at age 28. As much as the facts support his status, in the world of Distant Replays has there ever been a greater goal scorer in the hearts of long-time […]
One of the brightest summer highlights in our town is Quest for the Best. We bring company, a common love of music, and a spirit of encouragement. Applause resonates for new musicians finding courage, as well as harmony veterans still chasing their bliss. From the crowd below the tent where […]
We should be in the season of optimism. We should be looking at the opportunities that can be found in the Rainy River District. We should be celebrating the differences between being Canadian and being American. Sometimes all those items are hard to understand. Sometimes the best ideas can be […]
2026 has arrived! Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions? Have you thought about how to enhance safety in your home and workplace to better prevent an avoidable injury? We all need to be aware of—and see—the risks in our everyday lives as we go about our daily activities while […]
Happy New Year friends! I wonder how long it will take me to remember to write 2026? I am still in Christmas mode mostly here but everyday I try and removed some type of decoration that is more related to Christmas and turn things into more of a winter theme. […]
A new year, a perspective of possibilities in a life with fewer days behind than ahead, fewer doors to open. That could be said at any age, life a fragile reality that can change in what feels like a heartbeat. And as always… it got me thinking. I planted a […]
