It is with great sadness that the family of John Lengyel announces his passing on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. Dad passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Dad went to be with Mom in Heaven two weeks after her […]
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This past weekend marked the first time in months that I’ve not been in the woods or on the water for at least part of a weekend. I was down in St. Paul, Mn. to check out the annual Ice Show, which showcases everything imaginable in the world of ice-fishing. […]
Imagine, for a moment, that instead of going to the Miami Heat a year ago, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and Dwayne Wade elected to join forces and play for the L.A. Clippers. In an instance, the lowly Clippers would become the in-team not only in the entire NBA but also […]
How do you know a disaster when you see one? Well, a pretty good sign is that the Red Cross is on the scene handing out food, blankets, and clothing as well as providing first aid. This past week, the Red Cross was in the Attawapiskat First Nation, which was […]
As we approach the Christmas season and the start of another year, it is a time to reflect on the past one. I’m left with a feeling that across the district—from Atikokan to Rainy River to Nestor Falls—there today exists an air of optimism. Prospecting, gold exploration, and gold mining […]
When it was first announced, I was hopeful the McGuinty government’s proposed Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit would provide meaningful financial assistance for seniors wanting to make renovations that will allow them to stay in their homes longer. Last week we learned more about this proposed tax credit. And while […]
You may or may not know it but this Saturday (Dec. 10) is International Slow Food Day. That doesn’t mean we should chew our food with renewed vigour on Saturday, or put our feet up and close our eyes while we dine. But it does mean we should increase our […]
It’s only the beginning of December and I feel I’ve already experienced Christmas. A wonderful, warm, fun, nostalgic Christmas–full of good cheer. It all began last Sunday afternoon when I attended an excellent Christmas concert. It was a varied concert, including women’s voices, men’s voices, bells, and instruments. As I […]
Lisa Kogan, a writer-at-large for Oprah Winfrey’s “O” magazine, has the floor. “You could fill entire football stadiums with all the things that I don’t know.” I, too, admit to my unknowns—and some of them perpetuate in relentless head-banging fashion. I don’t know how the manufacturers of pantyhose expect that […]
Wow, time certainly is ticking away quickly now and I have very little Christmas shopping done yet. Shopping is not my thing. It’s not that I’m cheap. I just don’t enjoy shopping and find no one truly needs much, so you tend to buy just to buy and that’s no […]
It never fails. Every fall my garden provides me with a bonanza of those glorious gourds: squash. I love squash—all kinds. Summer, spaghetti, butternut, buttercup, acorn, Hubbard, even zucchini. So every year, I dedicate a “smallish” portion of the garden to these beauties and wind up having them take over […]
The Ontario Century Farm Sign (CFS) was initiated in 1967 as a Canadian centennial project of the Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario (JFAO). The project continues today because of the popular demand for these centennial celebrant signs. The fee supports the cost of the program and leadership development within JFAO. […]
