The week of our annual soil and crop tour and open house has arrived. It is a bit of a bummer, though, because it is one of the signals that we are reaching the end of another growing season. Following this is a rush to be ready for the Emo […]
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I love Jason Bateman. Well, I don’t love love him but I love the character he is in all his movies, and I like to think (and I do so with reasonable certainty) that he is cast as the dependable good guy because he is just that. So when the […]
We all have them: our secret ingredients that transform recipes into one-of-a-kind creations that are to die for. This is what keeps food exciting at the dinner table and makes it unique to us. Although these top 10 of mine officially won’t be a “secret” anymore, I am happy to […]
I was a fan of Mr. Rogers, even when I was old enough not to be. I was thirteen when Mr. Rogers hit the air. I had grown up with the likes of Captain Kangaroo and Mr. Green Jeans with Mr. Moose and Dancing Bear who hit the airwaves in […]
It will be another busy weekend for bass anglers across the Sunset Country region with tournaments going on in both Kenora and Fort Frances. The 24th-annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is set to kick off tomorrow morning on Rainy Lake while up in Kenora, the Bronzeback Classic is taking […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The annual Nevin Bonot Golf Tournament is set to go this weekend (July 21). Registration fee is $70 for a four person team. Price includes bus service, green fees and a prime rib supper. • • • The Emo Legion will hosts its always popular ” Country Jam ” this […]
Today, less than 17 percent of jobs in Canada are found in manufacturing products. Technology changes in manufacturing have reduced the need for people. Technology and services are the fastest growing job areas of the economy. Where does Rainy River District’s future lie? Dave Kircher proposed to the Economic Development […]
The middle of July has arrived. Time is just ticking along. The weather is mostly fabulous! We are down to our last 120 acres of hay but it will be a slow week since I will be out of town for a few days. I am somewhat looking forward to […]
How many people are tired of the same old picnics items? Do memories of bland potato salads and boring sandwiches persuade you to buy fast food or, worse yet, keep you locked indoors? Whether it’s a romantic picnic for two or a family outing, easy-to-prepare gourmet ideas will liven up […]
It is quite easy to forget how valuable electricity is to us. Shortly after my father built our cabin on Rainy Lake, we gave up Coleman lanterns and replaced our lights with electricity. We had a small diesel generator that provided enough power to light the cabin and run a […]
During the 2015 election campaign, I went door-to-door in Thunder Bay-Rainy River to hear directly from you about your priorities for our community. One thing I heard over and over was the need to invest in local infrastructure. Infrastructure is the bedrock of strong communities, and it has the power […]
I heard Rick Hansen on CBC Radio the other morning when I climbed into my car. He was a guest on “The Current” with Anna-Maria Tremonti. When I turned the radio on, before I heard him discuss the rights of the disabled and before Anna-Maria mentioned his name, I knew […]
