Do you remember Woody Woodpecker? He came to life in 1940, created by Walter Lantz and his studio after a sleepless night in the California woods on his honeymoon where a woodpecker insisted on hammering away on the cabin’s roof for most of the night. The next night a heavy […]
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Have you ever experienced an incredible meal at a fine dining establishment, which included an intensely flavoured accompanying sauce? Chances are you have. These companion sauces, although sparse in volume on the plate, deliver unmistakable and compelling tastes reminiscent of the flavours in the food being served. With the knowledge […]
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. This recipe for scallops is the perfect example.However, when I say “simple” that means very few ingredients and fast to prepare.Some people, however, may feel some anxiety when contemplating cooking scallops.Let’s be honest, scallops aren’t cheap, and thus you don’t want to mess […]
I had barely gotten back from delivering across the west end of the Rainy River District when the first red and orange signs appeared on lawns and driveways. The election was less than six hours old. I might think that the important issues would revolve around young people and health, […]
Bass fishing takes up a good chunk of my time, especially later in the summer and into fall when we have tournaments going on just about every weekend. I really enjoy competing in these tournaments as many readers who follow this column already know. That being said, I am pretty […]
The middle of September has arrived and if we are lucky, we might even get back in our fields by the end of the week. The forecast has changed a million times, so I have decided to just not check it. We sure need good weather and for so many […]
Hurricane Dorian has come and gone, one of those uninvited guests that you are glad to see the last of, but there is always a lesson to be learned while he is here. Ample warning was given by Environment Canada and the Nova Scotia Weather Service, but readiness has never […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The Naicatchewenin First Nation two-day walleye-bass tournament held this past Saturday and Sunday was a big success. They had the largest amount of teams competing this year. After the weigh-ins with the combined weights of Friday’s walleye weights and Saturday’s bass weights, Brandon Kamm and Jason Pavleck earned first place. […]
Okay, I was stressed last week with the weather, so I won’t even tell you how I am feeling this week and with the forecast the way it is now. Honestly, please refrain from telling me: “How great it is to have rain now!” • • • We had another […]
Okay, I was stressed last week with the weather, so I won’t even tell you how I am feeling this week and with the forecast the way it is now. Honestly, please refrain from telling me: “How great it is to have rain now!” • • • We had another […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The 11th-annual walleye and bass classic will be held this weekend (Sept. 13 and 14) at Naicatchewenin FIrst Nation. Boats launch at 8 a.m. and weigh ins start at 4 p.m. This is always a fun-filled weekend with an abundance of amazing food to purchase. The anglers win great prizes. […]
The 23rd-annual “Bassin’ For Bucks” tournament took place this past weekend in Sioux Narrows with another full field of 120 teams competing. Known as one of the most popular bass tournaments in Northwest Ontario because of how well it is run, because there are a bunch of prizes to win […]
