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 […]
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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 […]
The always enjoyed Emo Holly Daze takes place December 6 and 7. As always, the parade will take place Friday night (December 6) at 6 p.m. There will be hot chocolate and cookies served during the parade. The Emo Hospital Auxiliary will be accepting non- perishable food items during the […]
DID YOU KNOW? In Canada, falls continue to be the #1 cause of injury for all ages. However, as we age, our risk of falling becomes greater. Falls remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and injury deaths among Canadians aged 65 and older. In addition, with the aging of […]
I find myself pondering the Nuremberg Trials of twenty-four Nazi war criminals, which began this day in 1945. Here we are 79 years later, and it seems many have forgotten the events that led up to that horror in history, its beginning ushered in with the banning of books, restricting […]
This isn’t the way the 111th Grey Cup was supposed to be. In sports, that happens. It wasn’t supposed to be the Toronto Argonauts against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday. It was supposed to be the B.C. Lions against…well, anybody. Why? Because this is the 60th anniversary of when […]
By forcing bulbs to grow and flower indoors and you can enjoy blooming hyacinths, daffodil and narcissus species, tulips and other bulbs inside as early as the Christmas season or throughout the winter. Most spring flowering bulbs require a certain period of time to “chill” before it blooms this is […]
My fishing activities take me a lot of different places, which I enjoy but I always love coming home to Sunset Country. I like that we have four seasons, so much beautiful country to explore and of course all of the different fish to catch. While winter can get a […]
On the day after the US elections, the largest question asked of Google was “How do you immigrate to Canada?” The question was also asked about Britain, New Zealand and Australia. Similarly following the 2016 election Google faced an equally large number of inquiries on immigration to Canada. It has […]
Christmas Teas and Bazaars are a sure sign Christmas is nearing. St. Mary’s CWL will host their annual Tea and Bazaar this Sunday November 17 from 2-4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children age 7 and under. There will be a 50/50 draw. Baking, prize tables, […]
DID YOU KNOW? Landlords must: Tenants must: KNOW THE SOUND OF YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM DIFFERENT TYPES OF BEEPS & CHIRPS FROM CO ALARMS HEAR FOUR-BEEPS? ACT FAST! TYPES OF CO ALARMS LOOK FOR THE MARK! Safety—it starts with you folks.
