My life has been an interesting one–from the east coast to the west coast to the centre of the continent. I was born in the United States of a Canadian father. My first teaching job was in New York state and my second was in Ontario. I married a Canadian. […]
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Samuel Johnson was an English writer born in 1709. He is considered one of the most often quoted writers in the English language, next to William Shakespeare, with sayings such as “patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel” and “integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without […]
Our last cattle sale of the season is set to go this Saturday (Oct. 24) at 9 a.m. at the Stratton sales barn. If you have questions or cattle to book, get in touch with James at 487-2731 or 271-2005. We are trying to make and print catalogues for our […]
As a kid, I was very lucky that my dad introduced me to hunting at a young age because since I was old enough to get my hunting licence, this activity always has been something I look forward to each fall. Those early memories are all about hunting grouse on […]
Across Canada this coming weekend, we will come together to celebrate our good fortunes that have united us as a nation. We very much are a nation of immigrants—welcoming newcomers from across the world who have left their native countries in search of better opportunities here in Canada. I can’t […]
I promised myself I wouldn’t bore you with any more droning on about my recent trip to Fort Frances to launch my novel. I apologize for repeating myself and for my effusiveness, but here I am at my daughter’s desk, getting ready to pen this week’s column submission, and the […]
Twenty pieces of underwear, all my socks (each divorced from its mate), multiple pairs of pantyhose of tortuous sizes, and all the trinket junk that covered the bottom of my panties’ drawer were flung around my bedroom such that a tornado couldn’t have left a bigger mess than I did […]
We sold 1,566 head at the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association sale on Saturday at the Stratton sales barn—at the value of $2,483,785.15. Prices have dropped but I think it still was a successful sale for the most part (honestly, I haven’t had a chance to look over things). I was […]
Last November, my husband and I celebrated our 60th anniversary at one of our favourite restaurants: Water’s Edge. Our son, who is an accomplished chef himself, planned the meal with the help of Chef Tom. And what a festive occasion it was! Unfortunately, it was to be our last anniversary. […]
In what has become a bit of a tradition with these fall bass tournaments, the husband-and-wife team of Ted and Louise Stewner won yet another one this past weekend at the Whitefish Bay Fall Classic on Lake of the Woods. Now in its eighth year, the Stewners already have won […]
You may see and hear a lot of activity in farm yards at this time of year. Anyone who still is calving cows in the early spring will find themselves weaning calves and likely preg. checking cows to make sure they are going to calve again next spring. I had […]
A few nights ago, in the midst of writer’s block, I pulled two books from the bookcase on “things to write about.” I opened a section and read the first thing I saw. “You’ve long suspected that your best friend is a CIA operative. Now your child is in danger […]
