It is easy to forget the sacrifices that those who went before us have made; those who lost their lives, lost their sense of self, lost mobility and peace of mind. “Lest We Forget” reminds us, but still on days that aren’t marked with poppies and ceremony and silence, we […]
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No word of a lie, it was indeed an interesting week. I’m now on a doggie hiatus, having been relieved of my duties by “Mr. P,” who returned from the north just in time to save me from “Little Miss Goes Berserk.” And as “Pepe” and “Bear” piled into my […]
The Rainy River Federation of Agriculture hosted a wonderful fall dinner and meeting Saturday night. Congratulations to Bernie Zimmerman, who has returned as chair of this organization. But they still are in need of one director so if you have one night a month to spare, please get in touch […]
Have you ever had trouble making sense of your farm property tax bill? Paying property tax is something we do each year. Understanding your tax bill may be another matter—and can bring about many different questions. Knowing there are three distinct parts to the property tax system can help in […]
There she stands on the front cover—graceful and poised . . . and glowing. Dressed unconventionally in an Indian sari with bangles up and down both arms. Challenging the world with humour and irreverence. She looks for all the world, as she says, like the vibrant “thirty-two-year-old that I choose […]
Last week I found myself a bit frustrated—mainly because of having a few too many things on my plate. Even though the cattle sale was behind us, some of the business related to it obviously spills over into the weekdays. And, like many other times before, we seldom hear any […]
June 25, 1950 marked the start of the Korean War and Canada was part of the United Nations’ force, led by the United States, that intervened on behalf of the South Korean government. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the start of that war. A truce has been holding […]
What is it about fruit flies? Are they hiding in sink drains and behind the fridge—waiting to pounce the moment I leave a tomato on the counter? Do they have scouts that send word back to the “herd” to invade? Do they organize fruit fly conventions when they know I […]
I’m baby-sitting my boyfriend’s two dogs this week while he is working in northern Manitoba. “The boys” and I are on a learning curve—and I’m aghast to admit that I am the student and not the teacher (at least not yet). “Pepe” is a short off-white (needs a bath) wire-haired […]
Back when I was in high school, my friends and I would spend at least a few evenings every fall trying to duck hunt. We seldom used decoys (usually just a call) and we just would try to sit in a likely spot where ducks would fly over us when […]
I believe ice cream has magical properties and, when scooped into a pretty glass dish in big round spoonfuls, and topped with homemade caramel sauce and savoured ever so slowly, moves me to write. Despite the fact that my core temperature has plummeted from eating more than my share of […]
What a difference one week can make in a country. A new government is being formed. A new prime minister is assuming the role of leader of Canada. “Sunny ways” Trudeau spoke to in his campaign and on election night. He and members of the Liberal Party promised much over […]
