Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Off-season projects for the fisherman make fishing season get here faster. January is a difficult time of the year for the fisherman because the fishing season for most folks has become little more than a memory as the snow piles up outside–and the time until the opener seems longer by […]
I love winter. I love snow and snowmen, skating and tobogganing, lying down and making angels in the snow, going to the ski slopes, and most of all sitting by the warm fire with a steaming cup of cocoa. Growing up on Tug Hill plateau in the foothills of the […]
Just last week, while commenting on our precarious weather patterns, it appeared I was overlooking the single most important factor in our local geography–the presence of thousands of square miles of the healthiest drinking water on this planet, or anywhere else. Right now, we are also discussing the most popular […]
Memories flood in these days “Should auld acquaintance be forgot. And days of auld lang syne?” Well, not around Sister Kennedy Centre at this time of year, obviously, as you’ll learn Mondays with snow on the ground and memories whetted by winter. It’s time to sit back and listen. Some […]
Every year, innocent children are victims of home injuries. Thus, every babysitter must be aware of home safety procedures, fire escape plans, and how to call the fire department, police, ambulance, and poison control. A babysitter must be prepared to assume the responsibility for the care and safety of another […]
Admittedly, our Christmas weather has not been any romp in the park. You might also admit that we’re now started on paying for a whole series of pleasant winters when those spending months in the south lands felt cheated while we stay-at-homes basked in the best and warmest times of […]
It’s almost time for New Year’s resolutions, predictions, and plans. But for today, let’s just reflect a little. Sip your favourite brew, relax, and enjoy a holiday. This year, I experienced a part of Christmas early: in late September, I went on a tour to Israel.Our group of 16 spent […]
She was never quite there when you talked with her, it seemed. Always thinking about someone else or someplace else, with only a small piece of her mind focused on you and the present. The tragedy of it was you knew she would be thinking about you and this situation […]
One of the things which we associate with the Christmas season is holly. The brilliant red berries, and the firm leaves with their prickles, are common in our homes, stores, and advertisements. Holly is almost as much a symbol of Christmas as Santa Claus himself. The holly which most people […]
Please don’t tell me there isn’t a Santa Claus. I know better. It’s not that I’ve actually met him but I’ve seen his tracks. Sixty years ago, before the Depression had subsided and after the winter’s snow had blanketed the countryside, he brought joy to a little girl in upstate […]
As a citizen, do you recognize the members of your local fire department as a partner in community services? Your fire department, whether full-time or volunteer, has an important function within your community. When the Fort Frances Fire Department was established many years ago, the Fort Frances Volunteer Fire Brigade […]
In a country like Canada, almost everyone has something to do with wheat. We grow it in vast quantities, we sell it to other nations, we use it in all kinds of bread, buns, and rolls, and we feed it to our animals and poultry. Wheat is an almost indispensable […]
