Should Canadians have the ability to nullify bad legislation, and propose new legislation the government of the day refuses to introduce? After witnessing the recent—and successful—anti-HST initiative in British Columbia, I’m beginning to think so.] For those of you who don’t know much about the subject, here is a quick […]
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We definitely were touched by fall this past week. In fact, I’m still shocked at how hard it froze. Normally I find that petunias don’t seem to be too affected by frost, but they certainly were this year! I often find that I’m pulling out my flowers while the petunias […]
The Golden Eagle is a truly majestic bird—one which you may never see, or maybe only once or twice in your lifetime. It is found in almost all parts of Canada, from B.C. to Newfoundland. With an overall length of three feet or so, and a wingspan up to perhaps […]
By Tyler J. Moffitt
The Safety Advocate
The Safety Advocate
September is upon us and my kids have been in high school for two weeks now. Thousands of other people are attending college and university. For many students, it is their first time being away from home for any length of time. Parents, guardians, and students themselves should take […]
I like chickens; hens to be precise. Roosters are noisy and a bit self-absorbed in their strutting and cockle-doodle-dooing whereas hens are peaceful creatures, going about their business of scratching and laying eggs without a lot of fuss and fanfare. I know, I know. They have been charged with cruelty […]
Is a funeral really a “celebration of life?” Dear friends, this is an excellent question that pastors often are asked. And the answer is not quite as straightforward as we normally would think. Let me begin by answering, “Yes . . . and no!” Therefore, in light of God’s Word, […]
By Melanie Mathieson
The Gardening Guru
The Gardening Guru
This is the time of year when many gardeners start to lose their enthusiasm for the gardening and yard chores. But the actions you take now can affect the success of your garden next season. •The flower gardenWatering in the perennial garden is a must. Although perennials may be slowing […]
As reported in last Wednesday’s edition of the Fort Frances Times, Len Noonan was the top marksman in the annual skeet shoot at the Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club, capturing the prestigious Hiram Walker Trophy in the process. But in talking with Ted Brockie over the past few days, I was […]
?After a one-year hiatus, the Crow Lake Classic took place again this past weekend in Nestor Falls. The original event ran for six years before taking a year off in 2010. But this past spring, Kiley Hanson grabbed the bull by the horns and got the ball rolling to make […]
What an amazing summer like week we just had! My only complaint is that I am getting further and further behind on my data as it is just too difficult to sit at the computer when it is that nice outside. I still have attempted to plough as I am […]
If I had to choose one month of the 12 to be my favourite, September would be my choice. September seems the most likely candidate, I suppose, so maybe there is no contest. If you run through the months, the obvious ones are eliminated. January because it’s so long and […]
Maybe it was the recent solar flare that messed up the earth’s magnetic field and caused my neck of the woods to suddenly attract wildlife, or maybe it’s just that, yes, I live in the country and this is what happens in the boonies. Or perhaps the Universal Plan was […]
