A couple of weeks ago, the Ministry of Natural Resources quietly announced serious cuts to its “Bear Wise” program, including the cancellation of the trapping and relocation component that deals with nuisance bears. At the time of the announcement, the MNR suggested the program was ineffective in dealing with wayward […]
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Do you remember watching your mother make soap the old-fashioned way–in a large cast iron pot on an open fire? I do! Your answer to that question reveals two things–whether or not you grew up on a farm, and what your age is. When I was young, butchering day was […]
As it seems to happen here in Rainy River District, we have weather extremes: extremely cold, extremely hot, extremely dry, and extremely damp. We all will agree that we needed the rain, but now it’s time for this pattern to move off–preferably to the Timmins area, where they have been […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo The breeding season has started for many producers, although some have not yet turned their bulls out into the breeding pasture. What can be done to achieve maximum breeding performance for the least cost? When the herd sire was selected, it likely meant a […]
Geraldine May Skinner passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. after a brief illness, in the company of beloved family and friends. She was born July 1, 1925. Geraldine was the devoted wife of Dr. Harry Skinner, and mother of Steven […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Marie Elizabeth (Betty) Gervais announces her passing on Monday, May 21, 2012. She had been courageously fighting cancer for the last few months, but passed away in the home she loved. Elizabeth was born to the late Carl and Elizabeth Olson […]
Having the local “Relay for Life” join forces with the Riverside Foundation for Health Care is a win-win pairing that’s sure to benefit both organizations. The two groups do an excellent job on their own. The Foundation, thanks to the dedication and creativity of its Special Events committee, has raised […]
Barb MacDonell Dear Mike: The Fort Frances chapters of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority extend our thanks to everyone who participated in our annual “Daffodil Drive” for the Canadian Cancer Society. Thank you to all the business owners and managers who have allowed us to sell daffodils in their workplaces and […]
In recent years, privatization has been a buzzword used by various governments to demonize our public servants. Whether it is the provincial or federal government, the public service has become a scapegoat for reckless government spending, including hundreds of millions of dollars that are wasted on well-connected consultants each year. […]
I wake up at 6 a.m. every morning, pour a cup of coffee, sit in my favourite chair, write in my diary, and read a daily reflection from “The Book of Awakening” by Mark Nepo. Until now, I’ve lived a very safe existence—one that’s calculated and organized so that I […]
Rainy Lake came alive this Victoria Day weekend. Since our first weekend at the cabin almost five weeks ago, hardly a light has been seen at night on the lake. But this past weekend, several lights lit the windows of cabins that we can see. Over the previous two weekends, […]
Exercise is easy for younger people, but they often feel they don’t have time to walk two miles a day or play tennis. Many older people have the time, but exercising is difficult and sometimes hurts. So every person has a different excuse. But none of the excuses are valid. […]
