While I wish I was fishing instead of driving home from Alabama on the weekend, it was nice to wake up in Kenora on Monday morning this week to our pleasant summer weather. The sixth stop of the Bassmaster Elite Series took place this past weekend at Lake Guntersville, under […]
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Summer has officially arrived! It really is my favourite season; long days and hot sun–what more could a farmer ask for? I had a long list for the weekend after missing a weekend at home with my visit to Barrie, Ont. I am so thankful that the weather co-operated. It […]
Whenever I make meatballs or burger patties from scratch, an ingredient that I always use is ground chuck. Ground chuck is not the typical ground beef you can easily find at any major grocery store–it can only be found at butcher shops. It has a higher fat content and a […]
After getting to spend a few weeks at home I’m back on the road this week to resume the Bassmaster Elite Series season at Lake Guntersville, Alabama. A section of the Tennessee River, Lake Guntersville is one of the most historic bass tournament lakes in the United States, hosting dozens […]
This year’s school year is staring to an end, the last day of school is next Friday (June 28).Crossroads’ Grade 8 graduation is June 26. • • • The lucky winner of May’s 50/50 draw at the Emo Legion was Nancy Rivest she took home $607.50. Vivian Callaghan sold the […]
TREES I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in summer wear A […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
Diabetes Canada has a long an influential history in Canada. In the late 1940s, Charles Best formed the Diabetic Association of Ontario to help advocate for and serve the needs of the growing numbers of Canadians with diabetes. After this, other provinces and territories formed their own diabetic associations. In 1953, […]
Here we are–middle of June! I don’t know about you, but I am still waiting on some summer weather. Though, as you talk to others we here in Rainy River District are really in pretty decent shape as compared to our friends to the east and the west. I just […]
Fairy tales have been around since the early 17th century, say some “experts,” while other historians and anthropologists link “Beauty and The Beast” back four thousand years. Suffice to say, fairy tales have been around a very long time. Psychology Today reported in 2014 that fairy tales are told in […]
Using soft plastics to catch walleyes is not a new tactic nor is it a topic that hasn’t been well covered in the fishing media in recent years. The reason for all of the chatter is that soft plastics today, with their realistic shapes, colours and scents, put fish in […]
I sometimes think that as a resident of the Rainy River district that I have not taken enough time to be a home tourist. I suspect that many of us are that way. As a family, we travelled to Winnipeg to take in the various museums and art galleries. We […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Congratulations to Marlene McQuaker for her winnings. Marlene won $552,354.73 in U.S. funds at Seven Clans Casino in Warroad on Saturday. Marlene was shocked at her good fortune. This will make “retirement” so much sweeter. Enjoy every U.S. dollar, Marlene! • • • The end of June is fast approaching […]
