The world watched a shakedown of Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday afternoon by a pair of bullies who were looking to Ukraine for repayment of aid in fighting that country’s war for democracy and freedom against an aggressor Russia. It made for dramatic television across the world and signalled to all […]
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DID YOU KNOW? If you are driving in Ontario, adhering to the Highway Traffic Act with regards to ensuring proper loading and securing loads applies to both commercial and non-commercial vehicles. In addition, as the driver, you are responsible for making sure cargo is evenly balanced and properly bound, secured, […]
How great is this sunshine at this time of the year? It certainly makes you feel like we are headed in the right direction. I hope it stays cool enough to keep the barn yard frozen but warm enough we can take off some of our layers of clothing. I […]
Growing giant pumpkins can be one of the most rewarding challenges for a gardener. While producing a pumpkin weighing a few hundred kilos may seem daunting, with the right knowledge and care, even beginners can succeed. This column will introduce you to the fundamentals of growing giant pumpkins and outline […]
Two sure signs that spring is upon us is the changing of clocks this Sunday, March 9. At midnight, clocks move ahead one hour. Another sign the spring season is upon us is March break is next week March 10-14. This is for all students in the Rainy River District. […]
I walk with a limp. I tore the medial meniscus in my right knee in December of 2023. I’d like to say I was wrestling a bear or climbing a mountain or running a marathon at the time of injury, but it turns out that stepping up on to a […]
How does a hockey hero shred an image that has been so carefully crafted and purposely protected for decades, in less time than it takes to serve a minor penalty? Ask Wayne Gretzky, who achieved it in 99 (okay, approximately) seconds. In their wildest imaginations, Canadian sports fans could never […]
For the sixth time in my seven seasons on the Bassmaster Elite Series, we visited the St. John’s River in Northeast Florida. In all of my years fishing professionally in the U.S., this body of water has been by far the toughest on me, with one good finish in all […]
When I was learning the lithography trade, I learned that it was important to take time to make things fit together and to create good cast lead images. If I hurried in the process, problems arose and in more than one instance, speed brought problems, and the steps and the […]
DID YOU KNOW? While many drivers are well aware of the importance of keeping their vehicle in good operating condition such as completing routine maintenance checks, some may still overlook the importance of safety and maintenance of their vehicles. In addition, it is illegal to drive a vehicle that is […]
Well, I should be updating you on my week in Toronto, but I never made it there. I packed up and left for the airport on Monday. I was about 10 km from the airport and my phone was steadily binging. Turns out everyone was trying to tell me that […]
The annual “Lenten Lunch” five-week worship series will be hosted by Knox United Church in Emo. Come for a short worship service, followed by a soup and sandwich lunch, at noon every week from March 12-April 9. This years World Day of Prayer takes place March 7, at 1:30 p.m. […]
