I was happy to be out plowing in shorts when I received word that our performance data for barley, wheat, and oats had to be finalized and in by today (Oct. 12). That ended my time on the tractor. I was upset to think that it either will be too […]
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Last week, I was invited by Dan Rose to tour a great deal of the area west of Markdale, Ont. Dan, as many of you will know, was the ag rep for our district in the late 1960s, but he and his wife continue to have ties to the area […]
Last Thursday Ontario opted for change–somewhat. I think that is the conclusion most analysts came to on election night as Dalton McGuinty’s Liberals won their third election in a row, although reduced to a minority government. First off, I would like to thank all those who voted and congratulate all […]
By Gary Sliworsky
Ag rep, Emo
Ag rep, Emo
The agri-food sector always has been innovative in running their businesses, adapting practices, and looking for partners to compete in the global economy. To help spur this innovative spirit, the Ontario government created the Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence, an annual program which recognizes who contributes to the […]
Do you ever have an idea that sounds really good when you first have it? You rub your hands together in anticipation and can’t wait to get started. Adrenalin kicks in, and your energy and enthusiasm soar to new heights. Adrenalin. I think adrenalin, at first glance, seems like a […]
Anthony Leek Dear editor: I want to thank all the individuals who participated in the 2011 Ontario general election. Whether you were a voter, supporter, or volunteer, you all took part in the democratic process. I also want to congratulate and thank the candidates from all the parties for putting […]
Margaret Ann Hudson Dear Mike, This is just a note to thank so many people who again helped to make our annual Rainycrest tea a great success! Thank you to generous local merchants who donated special prizes, the churches and organizations who helped provide sandwiches and dainties, the dietary staff […]
Micheal and Chantel Gallagher Dear editor: My husband and I recently were married in the community and had photos ordered online through the Walmart photo lab. I ordered one set of prints and received them two days later. To our surprise, we found out several days later that the identical […]
For an angler, the best thing about living in Sunset Country is all the great multi-species fishing opportunities that exist across our region. It’s no secret that throughout much of the open water season, I have a lot of fun chasing bass around, but I also spend plenty of time […]
By Melanie Mathieson
The Gardening Guru
The Gardening Guru
For a gardener, it can be very rewarding to fool Mother Nature! When you force bulbs, you are, indeed, putting her to the test by forcing them to grow and flower indoors so you can enjoy blooming hyacinths, daffodil and narcissus species, tulips, and other as early as the […]
By Tyler J. Moffitt
The Safety Advocate
The Safety Advocate
It’s Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15), and all of us need to take responsibility for fire safety in our own homes, as well as in our cabins/cottages. The leading cause of residential fires remains to be unattended cooking. As well, the leading cause of residential fire deaths remains to […]
Nellie Lila Brown (nee Barnes), formerly of Stratton, Ont., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Nellie was born Sept. 24, 1931 in Delorane, Man. In 1954, she relocated to Rainy River District. […]
