Growing up in upstate New York, I had two “little girl” idols–Shirley Temple and Princess Elizabeth. Shirley was a half-year younger than I while the Princess was a year older. I especially idolized Shirley because she had such beautiful curly hair. Mine was straight! For years, I treasured a cobalt […]
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I love the month of June. In fact, aside from my birthday month of October, I think June takes the cake. I say that now while my lawn is still two days from another cut. Usually by the time I’m done mowing it, and because I have a big yard […]
There’s been a great deal of discussion recently about auto insurance rates in Ontario. A large part of that discussion has been focused on one of two bills that have been brought forward to combat high insurance rates in the Brampton area—that being Bill 45 proposed by my caucus colleague, […]
Municipalities across Ontario complained that former premier Mike Harris downloaded many provincial costs to them. But in doing that, the Conservative government transferred additional funding to offset some of those. In a more subtle method, Premier Dalton McGuinty—in a bid to eliminate the provincial deficit—has handed over to Rainy River […]
While I’m not 100 percent certain, I’m thoroughly convinced this is the first time in the lengthy history of the Fort Frances Times that a sports writer has decided to talk about horse racing as the main subject of their weekly column. In fact, I’m pretty confident I’m the only […]
It’s hard to believe back in January that we actually get nice, warm weather here in Sunset Country. Well, it’s finally here and by the looks of the long-range forecast, we’re in the clear with nice weather for the next while. I love this time of year—and you couldn’t pay […]
A roast beef supper is planned for Sunday, June 10 from 5-7 p.m. at the Dance Hall. The menu will include Yorkshire pudding, all the fixings, and homemade dainties for dessert. Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for kids aged six-12 (those five and under eat free), with proceeds […]
When you take a look at most fishing boats out on Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake these days, it is common to see some sort of GPS unit mounted on it. GPS technology makes it easy for us to navigate areas of these lakes that we might not […]
While fishing is the farthest thing from my wheelhouse when it comes to my personal sporting preferences, the intrigue that always occurs during the final weigh-in of any tournament is always dramatic. Last year was a perfect example of that here in Rainy River District, especially with the Fort Frances […]
I am experiencing the letdown that comes with the end of a really great holiday. I liken my quick descent back to reality to the loud gurgle and sucking swirl of water that I always stare at after finishing a sinkload of dirty dishes. “Uh-huh, there goes my ‘Cloud 9’ […]
I’ve been known as a plant-killer—a reputation that has spanned a good many years and one that is fairly well-earned. A shortcoming, if you prefer, and one that I share with my mother. Her plants always looked a tad beaten, neglected, misfortunate. Her life was busy; perhaps I will use […]
For almost two decades, I have spent the Memorial Day weekend at the Canada Games Complex in Thunder Bay officiating at the Thunderbolts’ swim meet, which attracts swimmers from Minnesota, North Dakota, and Manitoba as well as across Northwestern Ontario. For local swimmers, it is their one meet a season […]
