As Alex Ovechkin zeroes in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record for regular-season goals (894), it’s like a pursuit from the past. Just a couple of generations ago, Gordie Howe was zeroing in on Maurice Richard’s all-time record (544). While he was slightly before my sports reporter days, I know enough […]
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As the New Year starts, there is always some reflection on the past year. It’s a time for resolutions, to do better at the things that are important to us, especially from a health or performance standpoint. When I look back at the 2024 fishing season, one element stands out […]
Epsom salts can be a way to help green up your garden naturally. Epsom salts contain magnesium and sulfur, two elements found in nature that are important for plant growth. Magnesium helps form chlorophyll in plants and is essential for photosynthesis. Magnesium is also critical in various enzyme reactions and […]
Often, trying to explain “the way it was” is a challenge. Try telling somebody, for example, that boxing used to be stop-the-press news, and the blank stare will leave you speechless. For decades, sports fans were mesmerized by championship fights that attracted the best sports writers, primetime television cameras and […]
In last week’s column I wrote about how my wife Shelby and I, along with a few friends took a trip north of Kenora last week to enjoy some moose hunting. We stayed at a resort, ate well and spent a good chunk of the week in the outdoors. It […]
The snow is gently falling. It clings to branches like cotton balls. The white Christmas lights on the shrubbery have become muted as they light the snow surrounding them. The snow is clinging to the trees and the evergreen branches are bent. Our neighbourhood is a Christmas postcard picture. The […]
The annual LaVallee Christmas potluck held last Sunday (December 15) was topped off with a visit from jolly Santa Claus. Santa’s visit was much enjoyed by the youth attending along with adults enjoying Santa’s visit. Santa had Christmas bags of treats for all attending. Ron and Charlene McTavish once again […]
DID YOU KNOW? The Christmas Season should be a safe and merry time; but fire has no respect for happy occasions. It can strike with fury when least expected. Fire can be a dangerous enemy, and December is a leading month for home fires, which is largely due to the […]
Breaking habits is never easy, especially the bad ones. This time of year, one of my habits gets a favourable review. If you need a box, I probably have one just the right size. I love boxes, especially small ones with snug fitting lids and smooth surfaces. Maybe I’m part […]
It’s not going to happen, but the maestros who orchestrate Major League Baseball had to address the elephant in their room. Yes, MLB had discussed a rule change to allow teams, once every game, to designate any hitter to bat, regardless of where he was in the line-up. This “Golden […]
Most of the year, my outdoor activities revolve around fishing, but since I was a kid, it’s a been a tradition to head north of Kenora for a few days of late-season moose hunting before the season closes after December 15. I enjoy getting into the woods this time of […]
The coleus plant has long been a favourite among gardeners, prized for its vibrant foliage and easy-to-grow nature. With a wide array of colours and foliage forms, coleus has remained a staple in planters, hanging baskets, and shade gardens. New hybrid varieties now offer more colour choices, leaf shapes and […]
