Any producer who is dealing with cattle needs some type of handling facilities, whether he/she has 10 steers or 1,000. Handling facilities are—and will continue to be—an important part of a successful cattle operation, allowing the producer many advantages and options. The following is the first of a three-part series […]
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I rescued it from the trash can . . . for the third time. My old grey sweater has been my favourite chilly day companion for many a decade. It is not only comfortable, it is “natty”—just the kind of casual attire fit for the retired small-town gentleman. “Natty, my […]
Most weeks, I write about my activities and adventures in the field or on the water. After all, I spend a lot of my time outdoors during all seasons; that’s just the way I roll. But since I returned home late last week from my most recent bass tournament in […]
As Jeremy Johnson celebrated his series-winning goal for the Minnesota Wilderness in Game 6 of the SIJHL final here Monday night, there might not have been a more disappointed person in the stands at the ’52 Canadians Arena than Fort Frances Lakers’ captain Merritt Rysavy. The 21-year-old from Sioux Falls, […]
The third of six FLW Tour bass tournaments took place this past weekend at Beaver Lake in northwest Arkansas. After struggling at the first two events, I had a good practice for this one and ended up with a solid 45th-place finish, which netted me $10,000. The goal in these […]
“As scarce as the truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.” How true. How very true. This is a quote penned by Josh Billings, an American humorist who lived during the 1800s. His real name was Henry Wheeler Shaw and in the day, he was […]
I have to wonder about pets and the soundness of owning said creatures. Where do I begin in my account of the state of my sanity that is worn frighteningly thin? Let’s begin with Stinky. Stinky is a cat. He watches the birds out the front window while he dreams […]
On April 11, MPPs debated Bill 43—an amendment to the Mining Act intended to promote Ontario jobs. While it did not propose sweeping changes, the bill would have created transparency in the system that could be used to promote economic development and job growth in the mining sector. The bill […]
April is Cancer Awareness Month. The Beta Sigma Phi sorority recently sold daffodils here for the last time. Shortly, daffodil pins will go on sale throughout the community for those to make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society. The money is well used assisting in research and helping cancer patients. […]
For all intents and purposes, the Yale Bulldogs had absolutely no business coming away with the “Frozen Four” championship this season, which they captured in Pittsburgh on Saturday with a 4-0 win over the Quinnipiac Bobcats. Having snuck into the NCAA men’s hockey tournament at the absolute last minute after […]
Each spring, as vaccination time approaches, I tend to worry that the handling facilities won’t be thawed out or be still full of snow. But for the first-time ever, it happened! I’m about three weeks away from breeding, so the cows needed to be vaccinated. Unfortunately, the corral still has […]
Last Thursday, my calendar saying was true—and at the same time untrue. “I welcome new technologies. My mind is capable of easily learning new skills.” As far as being capable of easily learning new skills–that statement is true. All I have to do is put my mind to it. And […]
