During my trips to the grocery store I always see people stocking up on canned soups. Although I do realize that making a soup from scratch requires more effort that a few turns of a can opener, the rewards are much greater. Not only are you in control of your […]
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Subjectivity and controversy often are teammates in decorating the heroes of sports. Sometimes, controversy goes beyond a ballot box, as it has with Baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson. The best centre fielder the Montreal Expos ever had was deservedly elected to the Hall of Fame in 2010. The top […]
Even if you have very dry soils, you can still successfully grow trees, shrubs and perennials without constant watering in the Rainy River District. The secret lies behind the concept of xeriscaping (Xeriscape landscaping), which by definition, is landscaping designed specifically for areas that are susceptible to drought or for […]
Since I started writing this column back in 2007, I typically try to write about seasonally relevant topics, mostly related to fishing but sometimes other outdoor activities as well. There are always fishing seasons open and it’s usually not to hard to find something to write about but I won’t […]
OK, so today starts the official day that the holidays are over. No more putting things off and eating snacks and treats. I never get excited to de-Christmas here, but I’m feeling more ready this year since I have big plans to do a major de-clutter. I am still hosting […]
We have all heard the term “NIMBY” – Not In My Back Yard. It is a growing problem in Ontario for electrical generation. When the Ford government came into power in 2018, it gave municipalities across the province the ability to veto electrical generation projects, when the government rescinded the […]
The Seniors Committee from the LaVallee Municipality, held a planning meeting, on Monday January 8th. Many ideas were shared for events into March. The first two being a Coffee Break Afternoon on both January 16 and 30. This gathering for seniors 55 plus will take place at the Devlin Hall […]
The past year involved a lot of traveling for me. Looking back I wondered why on earth I bothered, then I found this old column from 2010, so like many an old toot, I used it to refresh my memory. I can almost hear my late wife, Norma, the Pearl […]
I often search in my reading for those who focus on solutions to poverty and homelessness. I quietly hope for ideas to find their way into reality, which brought me to the brainstorm of Marcel LeBrun in Fredericton, New Brunswick. LeBrun made his fortune in the tech industry with partners […]
Since we are in the middle of winter, this is the ideal moment to infuse some bold flavors into your home menu. The joy of indulging in a bowl of comfort food is unparalleled during the chilly weather, and adding a touch of spice can elevate the experience even further. […]
The recently elected Seniors Committee along with assistance from LaVallee council will be meeting on January 8, to plan upcoming events for January and into the coming months. Events will be planned around the upcoming renovations to the Devlin Hall that will be starting soon. Sincere sympathy to the family […]
The first time a hockey game reached into my chest and captured my heart was Canada versus Russia. No, not that one, although there are also many people who can share my emotions from one powerful night in Winnipeg. It was 1967, the finale of a six-day tournament that launched […]
