Hello again from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Stewardship Youth Rangers in Fort Frances! We had another productive and fun week undertaking unique projects that benefit the environment by supporting biodiversity, combating climate change, and conserving forests, wetlands, fish, wildlife as well as natural spaces. We cleared brush […]
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This is what happens after the Emo Fair is over–fall arrives! Maybe it’s just giving us a quick reminder that it is fast approaching but it sure doesn’t feel that great. I’m looking forward to a few more months of good weather and we certainly have work to do that […]
I came home Monday night to 12 C in the house and so turned the heat on, crawled into a wool sweater and sweat pants, and had a cup of tea for breakthrough chills. I hit the shower soon after that, and turned red like a lobster as I cooked […]
I’ve been going to the gym these past couple of weeks—and not for the reason you would think. It has been incredibly hot here in the Annapolis Valley. The track at Acadia University circles around the ice surface and, as a result, the temperature on the track is deliciously cold […]
The saying goes something like this: what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. What we are learning, however, is that what is written on the Internet has an infinite life span. It always can appear to be current. Whether it is texting, tweeting, or in an e-mail, the record lasts […]
After chasing bass for much of the summer, it was nice to change things up over the past week and spend some time fishing for some of the other species we have available to us across Sunset Country. Without any bass tournaments on the schedule, I was able to fit […]
“Watch your thoughts, for they will become actions. Watch your actions, for they will become habits. Watch your habits for they will forge your character. “Watch your character, for it will make your destiny.” These wise words often are attributed to former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher. But on the […]
How difficult is it to do business across Canada? If you are a corporation doing business across the country, you are faced with a variety of barriers with regards to provincial taxes, different provincial regulations regarding employment standards, different regulations regarding employment qualifications, and even problems moving parts between provinces […]
Well, we certainly had a “smokin’ hot” fall fair in Emo this year! And I’m not just referring to the extreme temperatures, either, as the cattle show was awesome (I think the cattle were too hot to misbehave). The annual 4-H show featured 10 beautiful heifers and 25 top-notch steers! […]
Someone asked me the other day why I write. The question wasn’t posed as a challenge but rather as curiosity. And, of course, the same can be asked of why do we read, why do we act in plays, why do we sing, why do we sculpt or paint? Whether […]
I have so much to write about and yet I don’t know where to begin. How do I priorize four weeks of great summer adventures and memories? How do I pick which life byte gets the top spot in this space? My writing cup runneth over. Above all else, I […]
When most folks think of all the great fisheries that we have here in Northwestern Ontario, it’s the big lakes that usually come to mind first. Lake of the Woods, Rainy Lake, and Lac Seul all are great bodies of water with a variety of great fishing opportunities. Of course, […]
