DID YOU KNOW? It’s easy for people to overlook essential details when planning a camping or hiking trip. They might forget to check if their gear is appropriate, if the campsite and trail are suitable for their group, or if they truly understand the environment they’ll be in. Meanwhile, in […]
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The 125th annual Rainy River Valley District Agriculture Fair is coming soon. This year the dates of the fair are August 14-16. The fair will have all its favourite events including stock car races, midway, bingo, live entertainment, logger’s contest, parade and much more. This year there will be a […]
There are many things we encounter on any given day that we don’t give much thought to. Some are too huge for our minds to wrestle with, and others seem too trivial. We have varying degrees of curiosity. I waste too much time trying to figure out why people step […]
Even on TV, there’s a lot to watch when the attraction is a Canadian Football League game. Exciting plays. Crazy fans dressed up for (fill in the blanks). Players dancing in the end zone, or showing off on the sideline. So there I am, sitting in front of the television […]
First came the heat warnings on Friday. Then came the tornado warnings. We’ve had more than one tornado warning this year, and we kept our eye on the sky. In the late afternoon, my phone started alerting me to lightning strikes in the district followed by tornado beeping. We tracked […]
DID YOU KNOW? Summer in Canada means more people are heading outdoors to enjoy our vast country’s stunning natural landscapes. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or planning your first camping trip, prioritizing safety is key to a memorable and injury-free experience. Understanding and practicing injury prevention can be the difference […]
That was quite a storm that passed through last Friday! At the Research Station we received 40 mm and 31 mm at home. It soaked up quite well, but we do have a few sticky spots to avoid today. I did hear of a few places locally that received some […]
The annual Lake Despair Casting For Cash was another success. Both the anglers, organizers, volunteers and spectators enjoyed themselves. 44 teams participated this year. The top 3 winning teams were: Thanks to Bill and Nell Godin for once again hosting a top-notch tournament! Congratulations to Mike Badiuk and Tasha Wood […]
I had the lucky opportunity to be a part of a community get-together last week; a potluck with everyone’s favourite dish, with games and boat rides. Just about every age group was represented, from a five-year-old all the way up to deep in the 90s. My favourite thing to do […]
When professional sports teams refused to allow purveyors of legal gambling to use their trademarked names (Canadiens, Cubs, Cowboys, etc.), a wise man I knew said to me: “They will, once the money is too much to resist.” In those days, the leagues denied such access on moral grounds. It […]
Saturday evening, we were treated to Texas Barbecue by Heather and Gord Kitzul. It was a wonderful meal and the conversation and reminiscing among our island neighbours was wonderful. Over the course of the evening, we began discussing the various meals we have been served, not only in the district […]
DID YOU KNOW? Canada will observe its ninth National Injury Prevention Day on July 7, 2025. This annual observance aims to raise awareness about the devastating effects of injuries that are both predictable and preventable. RAISING AWARENESS FOR NATIONAL INJURY PREVENTION DAY Is National Injury Prevention Day a new concept […]
