There is an old saying, “What goes around, comes around.” Almost 60 years ago, when I was much younger, there were neighbourhood grocery stores on almost every corner in town. They served the neighbourhood and the families that owned the stores knew all of their customers by their first name. […]
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It was great to be back in Thunder Bay-Rainy River recently and participate in some much-needed infrastructure announcements in our riding. These announcements are part of our government’s plan to invest in communities and improve the well-being of all Canadians. Specifically, the Government of Canada has committed to investing $186 […]
I hope our summer isn’t over already but the forecast sure isn’t looking all that summer-like. Although many people thought we were too dry, last week should have ended most of those fears. On Friday, for instance, my girls had our big work truck stuck out in our tile drained […]
I’m trying to teach myself the art of relaxing; to live in the moment. It is an acquired skill for me, doesn’t fall under my list of natural talents the way eating at the speed of light seemed to jump on to the list with no effort on my part. […]
The seventh and final event of the FLW Tour season took place last week at the Potomac River, near Washington, D.C. In last week’s column, I mentioned the importance of this event to salvage my season, as I still had a decent chance to qualify for the Forrest Wood Cup, […]
In our arsenals of cookware, I believe most people have at least one (or more) “non-stick” pans they rely on for certain tasks. From non-stick coatings to ceramic and titanium pans, and even well-seasoned cast iron ones, they are out there. But what about the good ol’ tried and true […]
It’s hard to believe but the final event of the FLW Tour season takes place this week as we hit the Potomac River, just outside of Washington, D.C., for the seventh stop of the year. We try to stay as consistent as possible all season long in hopes of qualifying […]
Are you someone who is comfortable with change? Are you ready to grab on to the latest technology and products? Have you loaded up your vehicle with all the latest safety monitoring gadgetry? Or are you someone who clings to the present? As I sat discussing technology on Saturday afternoon, […]
I love summer! I love the warm sunshine, the blue skies, and the green grass. I don’t like to be in the house on these days and you can tell–my housework is slipping. Our 4-H beef club was coming to my house Monday night and I hope they didn’t see […]
I’m well aware I have passed my “best before date,” though I’m not exactly certain when that happened. I still, with surprising frequency, wander around feeling unchanged from my 20-something self. But when I least expect it, my reflection in a mirror or window changes all that. When I glance […]
It’s no secret that jigs catch more walleyes every year than any other type of lure across Sunset Country. Jigs come in a variety of styles, sizes, and colours, and they can be used in all depths of water–making them the perfect choice in most situations on our lakes and […]
Yay! Summer has arrived. I really enjoy the heat, and we are getting plenty of wind to cool you down and keep the bugs away. We had 3.5 mm of rain at home on Friday night although the Emo Agricultural Research Station received 22 mm. Quite a difference. But even […]
