Just a few facts about some of the most common tree species in our area. Knowing a few more things about these trees helps you to understand how and why they grow the way they do, and why not all trees grow in the same areas. Pines Spruces Cedar Maples […]
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Yikes! November 25 and only one month left to prepare for the big day. I had good intentions of starting on my outdoor display of lights, but I ended up doing more of the job on my farm list. I planned to spend my evenings in the office working on […]
Is it a figment of your imagination or more accurately that of our prime minister? Do we really need this giveaway? That $6.28 billion Christmas giveaway will not be paid back for generations. The cancelling of the GST on Christmas trees well after the majority have been bought and decorated […]
The LaVallee Municipality has been a hub of activity. The Seniors bi-weekly coffee gathering on November 19 was enjoyed by approximately 40 people. The gathering was attended by Paramedics Donna Osullivan, Alyssa Goldamer, and Alyssa Trumbley. They were more than happy to check and record blood pressures, pulses and sugar […]
DID YOU KNOW? There are effective steps you can take to prevent a fall; these steps were assessed by the Public Health Agency of Canada and Finding Balance, a program for older adults and caregivers. The steps are as follows: Here are some additional best practices to share: In next […]
I am struggling with my creative brain these days. It seems it has gone on an extended vacation to parts unknown and left no note with the details of its intended return. I blame it on the lengthy course of antibiotics I was on to rid me of evil bacteria, […]
When it comes to all of the folks out there who enjoy fishing, there is one thing that we all have in common. We can never have too much stuff. Across the Sunset Country Region, we get to fish for a variety of species through all seasons, so there is […]
Life Coach's Corner
By Liz Adam
By Liz Adam
What is a “growth mindset”? Having a growth mindset means believing that abilities can be developed and improved through good effort, persistence and dedication. The opposite of a growth mindset is a “fixed mindset.” Having a fixed mindset means believing that abilities are fixed and can’t be improved even with […]
When I was young, I thought like a young person, full of idealism and believing the impossible was possible. In other words, I was certain the Toronto Maple Leafs not only could win the Stanley Cup, but would. And they did. As a kid, I’d grown up a Leafs fan, […]
A couple of years ago I got the opportunity to travel over to Australia to compete in a tournament circuit for barramundi, one of the most popular sport fish in the land down under. My wife Shelby and I jumped on a plane, and had one of the best trips […]
Well, I am busy summarizing data and trying to create a report at the Station. It is slightly depressing since there are numerous things that worked against all things here this year. First off, a very late spring meant late planting dates, roughly as much as a month later for […]
On Friday evening, my wife and I were dining in an Indian restaurant in Thunder Bay that was opening softly. Our waitress was friendly and outgoing, and we began a conversation. We learned that she was from Nepal and attending Confederation College working towards a human resources diploma. She had […]
