By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo It is (or hopefully soon will be) time for the spring check-up on the ground system for your electric fence. Start by turning on the energizer. A flashing light indicates that it is working properly. Test the current on the fence (a voltmeter is […]
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The past couple of weeks at home were a nice break for me. It’s a quiet time of year because we’re in between the ice-fishing and open-water seasons. I’m back on the road this week for a lengthy trip, so I’ve been enjoying quite a bit of time at home […]
Think back to when you were in Grade 9 and entering high school for the first time. Though most of us know a few of our classmates, for the most part it’s an entirely overwhelming feeling when you walk through the doors and are about to take part in a […]
For more than 12 years, I have gone to water exercise every weekday morning. And I love it! In those 12 years, I have had two excellent teachers–Cheryl and Tony–and an untold number of fun classmates. Many have come and gone. And of those, many stayed only briefly. But a […]
Here is the second of a three-part series on handling facilities from Harold K. House, Dairy and Beef Housing and Equipment Engineer with OMAF and MRA: A handling system breaks down into two section—the basic components, or heart of the system, and the optional components (accessories). The basic components consist […]
There are a very few people I know who seem to have no trouble with clutter. Their kitchen cupboards are always tidy. The books on their coffee tables always are neatly arranged. And there is no clutter in their garages. They also seem to have no trouble tossing the “important” […]
Volunteers are an integral part of any community and since last week was National Volunteer Week in Canada, I would like to dedicate this column to everyone who spends a bit of their time, however small, assisting family, friends, neighbours, and/or local organizations without seeking anything in return. National Volunteer […]
Erma Bombeck said, “Never have more children than you have car windows.” How about, “Never take more small grandchildren with you to a restaurant than you have arms.” Recently, during a mid-week lull in my calendar of events, I put the question to four of my grandchildren, who range in […]
I’m going to be a grandmother. Just saying it out loud makes me giggle with embarrassment as though everyone will know that I am a fraud. I can’t possibly be a grandmother; I’m not wise and patient, scary things happen in my kitchen, not a single doily is in my […]
After this past weekend, I now can put my snow blower into the back of the garage and move my lawn mower forward. By this time last year, my lawn already had two clippings. The tulips were pushing themselves out of the ground and my day lilies had bright green […]
Last week, MPPs debated Bill G36—the Local Foods Act. In theory, the idea of a Local Foods Act is a great idea. Local foods are vital to the health and well-being of our communities and successful family farms are vital parts of our local economies. When I think of a […]
Sadly, our district lost another good man over the weekend. Aarne Hahkala was actively involved in the community for many years and always willing to tackle any task–big or small. He was a great board member for the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Associawtion and a strong supporter of the Stratton sales […]
