Since 1996, the Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) has been awarded annually at the provincial and national level to recognize cattle producers’ leadership in conservation. Nominees and applicants are selected based upon their stewardship practices, accomplishments, and goals. All beef cattle operations in Canada are eligible to apply. Producers either can […]
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I’ve made good on the “Jumpstart to Summer” theme. At this moment, I am more tired than the most tired person on the planet, but I feel like a million bucks. I sucked the marrow out of a three-day weekend, and every used-up muscle and aching joint is a reminder […]
I’ve become a bird-watcher, although there should be a category of bird-watchers that are merely referred to as bird-lookers. I consider bird-watchers to be a dedicated, informed group who know their “stuff”—who can spot a Cerulean Warbler from 100 feet and then recite that particular bird’s habitat, diet, and shoe-size. […]
I write my column this week from Chattanooga, Tenn., where I’m spending some time fishing at Lake Chickamauga—site of the final FLW Tour tournament at the end of June. I decided to stay down south until after the next event taking place next week at Grand Lake, Okla. and figured […]
Prior to the start of the Emo Walleye Classic, many anglers were expecting some big bags to be weighed in during the course of the two-day event. But as they were minutes away from starting Friday morning, the general consensus suddenly was that it might be tough sledding for everyone […]
First, in case you hadn’t noticed, the drought in the district of the past year has ended—I think. That out of the way, let’s look at the wonders of modern plumbing: the hot shower. You are worn out, tired, sore, dirty, and there is nothing quite like a long, hot […]
There is quite a scandal going on in Ottawa right now and I have two opinions on it. I’ll get to those two thoughts further down, but here is a quick look at the “Senate Scandal Timeline” as compiled by the CBC. It hopefully will explain what has happened on […]
It’s been quite a long time since my years began in September and ended in May. But for most of my life, that was the case. First as a student and two short stints as a teacher. Then, after a 25-year hiatus, as a student again. And for many years, […]
David W. Bliss passed away quietly, with his family by his side, on Friday, May 24, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. David was born Aug. 28, 1926 in Fort Frances. On Sept. 11, 1946, David married Katherine (Katie) Sereduik. They enjoyed 50 years of marriage […]
Bud Erickson, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances at the age of 87. Bud was born March 26, 1926 in Fort Frances to John and Ada Erickson. He was united in marriage to Berdell Collett on June […]
Dear editor: In response to the clarification by Neil Kabel [on the aboriginal apartment complex on Eighth Street] in last week’s Times. It is my opinion that there is more to just erecting a building for people to stay. It should be as pleasant on the outside as the inside. […]
Dear Mike: Our purpose to revitalize the Quarter-Century Club for the employees of Resolute Forest Products and all the previous companies, along with us retirees, is coming to fruition. The club, which has been defunct for five or more years, will start up again on June 27 with a banquet […]
