For those of us across Northwestern Ontario who like to fish, the summer goes by way too fast. Already nearing the halfway point, it’s almost depressing. But that being said, there still are plenty of good days ahead for us to look forward to. After a weekend off without any […]
Columnists
The following is the first of a two-part article on lowering predation losses by Barry Potter, OMAFRA: Livestock predation costs. Predation costs the farmer time, money, and emotional stress when production animals are destroyed. Predation also costs the government time, money, and emotional stress as public servants and municipal evaluators […]
As much as this weather is driving me crazy, I’m trying to refrain from stressing about it too much. I have some hay that’s cut and getting washed but there’s not much I can do about it. Our family had a very nerve-racking week so I realize that not having […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag and rural rep The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association, in partnership with Environment and Climate Change Canada, is pleased to announce the availability of the new Grassland Stewardship Program—the first program offered in Ontario under the Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands initiative. This […]
Remember when I related the story of the mother of my very dear friend warning me that no one said life was going to be easy? Well, my life is in one of those not-so-easy phases at the moment. Having said that, there is something about doing laundry that brings […]
We have a habit on Sunday evenings. We call our sons shortly after they should have finished supper in Calgary. It’s been ongoing since they left home for university more than a decade ago. One might think that with Twitter, Facebook, Facetime, and Skype, the old-fashioned phone call no longer […]
One of the biggest influences of my career, and what I enjoy the most, is the inspiration and interaction of people. To put it simply, we all have taste buds and eat food every day, so we have a common denominator; we can connect and relate. For me, however, it […]
The Shoal Lake Big Bass Classic has been going on at the Shoal Lake #39 First Nation since the early ’90s. One of the longest-running competitive fishing events in Northwestern Ontario, this tournament always is well-attended because everybody loves to fish the lake. Good numbers of fish, clear water, and […]
Don Rusnak
Member of Parliament
Thunder Bay-Rainy River
Member of Parliament
Thunder Bay-Rainy River
It was great to be back in the western portion of our riding engaging with constituents in the community. I started my trip by dropping in for coffee with a local coffee club. It’s always a pleasure to sit down and catch up with community members in a relaxed setting. […]
It was a busy weekend on the water across Northwest Ontario as beautiful weather combined with the long weekend seemed to bring everybody to the lake. The Lake Despair “Castin’ for Cash” tournament took place on Friday and Saturday while the second-annual Kenora Walleye Open took place on Lake of […]
The annual Nevin Bonot golf tournament is taking place Saturday, July 30 at Kitchen Creek Golf Club. This event is organized by the Emo Legion. Call the Legion at 482-2250 or the Kitchen Creek Golf Club at 274-4653. Iris Shute was the lucky winner of the $10,000 Canada Day draw […]
We certainly were fortunate to have a great long weekend here in the Rainy River District—and I was hoping it would continue on for the rest of the week. I cut hay . . . now if I can only get it baled . . . This is the first […]
