With summer now officially here, visitors from the United States and other provinces can be found all across our region enjoying the natural beauty and outdoor activities it provides. From the accounts I’m receiving, tourism activity appears to be up in our region this summer, which is welcome news for […]
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There is no end to the discussion of weather. If it is cloudy, we complain about it. Too much rain and we are not satisfied. Crisp winter days have us complaining about cold car seats. And now with hot summer days, we are complaining about the warmth. We just can’t […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo A potentially early grain harvest may make some producers decide that this is the year to apply manure or compost. Before heading to the field, however, take a few minutes to take a sample of the material and think about the composition of the […]
Our summer weather continues—and it sure feels good. I certainly have no complaints about these hot temperatures. I frequently get asked, “Do you tan?” No, I don’t, but I ride a tractor daily. As such, I have a horrible farmer’s tan (the back side of me is white since the […]
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to tell you it’s been absolutely scorching here in Rainy River District over the last couple of weeks. Heck, it’s been warm here all year long, but especially since the snow melted way back in March. But as everyone will be trying to find […]
The 12th-annual “Castin’ for Cash” bass tournament took place this past weekend and it was another successful event. Put on by Bill and Nell Godin, who own Lake Despair Lodge, this has become a very popular event with area anglers. It’s a fun chain of lakes to fish and the […]
By Robin McCormick Devlin correspondent Bill and Nel Godin from Lake Despair Lodge are all set to go with the annual “Castin’ for Cash” Bass Tournament. A total of 55 teams have signed up all hoping to have the biggest total after two days of bass fishing. Weigh-ins begin Friday […]
In his book “Illusions,” Richard Bach penned, “You teach best what you most need to learn.” I write about a lot of life’s little quirks, home runs, jagged points, and ocean waves. I’m not sure I do this to teach anybody anything. In fact I write to help heal my […]
The drier spring is sure showing negative results in the hay fields across the district. People are reporting a third- to a half-less hay. Many are trying to secure hay from other sources in order to keep their cow herds stable. Funny how things change so quickly here; the last […]
Hearing your name called in a walk-in clinic waiting room feels somewhat like winning the lottery or an Oscar. Having experienced neither of those events, I can only guess, but I’m reasonably sure the sensation is somewhat similar. You feel like blushing as you stand, looking at the poor souls […]
From the House By John Rafferty Every so often a person or an event reminds us of something that is important, but not always top of mind. This week a person and an event reminded me that we need to abolish the unelected and unaccountable Senate. While the Senate was […]
Just before Queen’s Park recessed for the summer, Bill 8, popularly known as Ontario One Call, passed third and final reading and received Royal Assent a few days later. Included in the bill was an amendment I successfully put forward that ensures many of the jobs that will come as […]
