Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Before World War Two, a particular plant was grown in different parts of the world. It was prized mainly for the quality of its fibre–long and strong, good for rope and textiles. Recognize it? It is coming into vogue again, having battled a “bad rap” although it has not won […]
Some words are destined from the beginning to last forever. And no matter how long we live, we never forget them. “The only thing to fear is fear itself.” “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” “Give me liberty or […]
This tree is one of that group of evergreens which is so important to the ecology and industry of eastern North America. It is found all the way from Nova Scotia to Manitoba, north to James Bay and south to Virginia. The White Cedar does not have needles like other […]
She was a very little girl at the time. But long before that, I had discovered that very little girls sometimes have very big questions. That day, I saw the thinking happening, as the little face wrinkled with perplexity. Then suddenly, she blurted out, “Where do people go when they […]
The Canadian Red Cross has been helping Canadians lead safer, healthier lives for close to 100 years. In fact, many of their programs and services are considered to be among the best in the world. The Canadian Red Cross has been working together with partners like Fire Prevention Canada to […]
It’s been a long time but I still remember the signs in the windows. Not in our window, fortunately, but in the windows of neighbouring families. The sign that said “Quarantined–Scarlet Fever.” And everyone stayed away. Sometimes if the man of the household was lucky, he didn’t get the disease. […]
For the most part, my beautiful white dog, Phoebe, is carefree and happy. She chases her toy when we throw it, and dances about excitedly when she hears the word “walk.” She waits patiently until treats are offered but pushes her dog dish out into the centre of the room […]
The Common Snipe, which used to be called Wilson’s Snipe, is the only shore bird besides the Woodcock which can be legally hunted in Canada. It is often called the bog snipe or the jacksnipe. This bird somewhat resembles the Woodcock although it is not quite so peculiar. It has […]
How much difference do you think there is between representative and participative democracy?How about a world of difference! We’ve had representative democracy for longer than all our lifetimes. It means designating or voting for someone to represent our views in government. That also works in the institutions through which society […]
It’s that time of year again . . . time to start practising safe heating! Give heating equipment such as furnaces, radiant heaters, space heaters, and hot water tanks space. Remove trash and materials stored near heating equipment, and keep combustibles at least three feet away from heating equipment at […]
U.S. President Bill Clinton’s private affairs affect not only U.S. politics and economy but reverberate right around the globe. The poor economy of eastern Germany has helped oust one chancellor, install another, and keep Europe favourable as an investment climate for Canadians. Problems of governance in Latin America and the […]
Have you ever seen wild swans? Maybe a line of great white birds, necks stretched straight out in front, wings beating slowly and with great power. Perhaps riding low in the water, those long necks arched or straight up. Or maybe you heard them overhead–a musical, quavering sound from several […]
