Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The 2012 Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) recognizes producers who have taken innovative approaches to environmentally-sustainable cattle production. The winner of the award goes on to compete, annually, at the national level against TESA winners from other provinces. This year, we are asking for your help, as well as conservation and […]
I was happy to be out plowing in shorts when I received word that our performance data for barley, wheat, and oats had to be finalized and in by today (Oct. 12). That ended my time on the tractor. I was upset to think that it either will be too […]
Last week, I was invited by Dan Rose to tour a great deal of the area west of Markdale, Ont. Dan, as many of you will know, was the ag rep for our district in the late 1960s, but he and his wife continue to have ties to the area […]
Last Thursday Ontario opted for change–somewhat. I think that is the conclusion most analysts came to on election night as Dalton McGuinty’s Liberals won their third election in a row, although reduced to a minority government. First off, I would like to thank all those who voted and congratulate all […]
The agri-food sector always has been innovative in running their businesses, adapting practices, and looking for partners to compete in the global economy. To help spur this innovative spirit, the Ontario government created the Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence, an annual program which recognizes who contributes to the […]
Do you ever have an idea that sounds really good when you first have it? You rub your hands together in anticipation and can’t wait to get started. Adrenalin kicks in, and your energy and enthusiasm soar to new heights. Adrenalin. I think adrenalin, at first glance, seems like a […]
For an angler, the best thing about living in Sunset Country is all the great multi-species fishing opportunities that exist across our region. It’s no secret that throughout much of the open water season, I have a lot of fun chasing bass around, but I also spend plenty of time […]
For a gardener, it can be very rewarding to fool Mother Nature! When you force bulbs, you are, indeed, putting her to the test by forcing them to grow and flower indoors so you can enjoy blooming hyacinths, daffodil and narcissus species, tulips, and other as early as the […]
It’s Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15), and all of us need to take responsibility for fire safety in our own homes, as well as in our cabins/cottages. The leading cause of residential fires remains to be unattended cooking. As well, the leading cause of residential fire deaths remains to […]
Have you had the experience of meeting someone and knowing you would be changed in a profound and inexplicable way; and some part of you would be better for it, that you would experience a healing of sorts? That happened for me one day in October not so long ago. […]
I don’t think it is right that when someone is diagnosed with a serious illness, or injured in an accident, that they lose their jobs, as well. But that is often what happens in our “modern” economy. As it stands now, a person cannot be fired for being sick or […]
For a gardener, it can be very rewarding to fool Mother Nature! When you force bulbs, you are, indeed, putting her to the test by forcing them to grow and flower indoors so you can enjoy blooming hyacinths, daffodil and narcissus species, tulips, and other as early as the Christmas […]
