DID YOU KNOW? While assembling an emergency kit involves expenses, creating a family emergency plan, staying informed about potential risks, and making community connections are all FREE, as well as essential steps towards emergency preparedness. So, if there was another step to add in the emergency preparedness process, it would […]
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There will be a Country Jam this Friday, May 16, at the Emo Legion. There will be no food available and no Beer and Burger in support of Rainy River First Nations fish fry. All are welcome to come out and enjoy an evening of country music and dancing. The […]
Aphids are common pests to house plants, vegetables, annual and perennial flowers, ornamental trees and shrubs. They can often be found in the garden, on trees and shrubs and sometimes on houseplants. Look for aphids on susceptible plants in the late spring. If they are present they can often be […]
First thing my mom said last week on “paper day”; “Did you not write for the paper?” I said I think I did. I looked back at my sent emails and could not see that I sent it in. Turns out that I did indeed write but I never sent […]
This past weekend the cabin was opened for the season. For two weeks, almost daily trips over the Causeway, we watched as the ice receded from the shores and then turned black. My sister and her husband navigated through ice on Friday to reach Turtle Island. It was not the […]
People usually frequent race tracks for one of two reasons: (1) to bet, (2) to enjoy the competition of four-legged, half-ton “athletes” who run faster than any human, with a human on their backs. The former is often driven by misguided greed, the latter more by which horse won than […]
Whether a beginner or seasoned gardener the right tools make the job much easier. I recommend that you purchase the best quality tools that you can afford. While some tools may be considered a bit pricey, good quality is worth the price. I still have most of my best quality […]
For Michael Jordan, it was 23. For Babe Ruth, it was 3. For Jimmy Brown, it was 32. These were jersey numbers made famous by Hall of Fame athletes who didn’t play hockey, athletes instantly recognizable by just their numbers. Hockey’s was Number Nine… once upon a time. For ancient […]
One of the things that we heard on Monday evening was that Prime Minister Mark Carney clearly stated that he would work for all Canadians. The two previous prime ministers made similar promises to Canadians but failed to live up to their promise. We will have to judge Mark Carney […]
By Robert Horton
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Just as all roads led to Rome The gem in antiquity’s crown All currents and still waters Guide all waters to our town As dawn grows and paints the skies Before the sun’s stunning break Horizons guide the shimmer down To dance upon our lake And within each evening’s cadence […]
I must confess, I am old school when it comes to reading. I prefer the bound paper version over an e-book, though I do acknowledge the ease and simplicity of accessing books on a tablet. I can pack fifty books on my tablet when leaving home and free ups space […]
DID YOU KNOW? It’s Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week)! BE PREPARED. KNOW YOUR RISKS & PLAN FOR EVERY SEASON. Taking the initiative to ensure you’re prepared to protect yourself and your family during an emergency includes having a basic family EMERGENCY KIT. In addition, Public Safety Canada has information of […]
