My list of inspiring writers who happen to be Indigenous is a long one – Thomas King with his entertaining wit, Tanya Talaga and her insightful wisdom, Richard Wagamese for inspiration and calm, Harold R Johnson and his important stories. I would struggle to pick a favourite. On that list […]
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As much as I have a soft spot for Canada’s 1986 World Cup soccer team, it’s worth noting that its comparison to the Canadian team that will go to Qatar this year, pandemic and wartime permitting, is really not much of a comparison at all. The ’86 World Cup team […]
Living on the north end of Lake of the Woods, we have some of the best ice fishing opportunities in the World. I consider myself spoiled when you consider we can catch walleye, pike, perch, crappie, lake trout, burbot and whitefish all in the same day. It’s a great place […]
Thanks to “protein” and “low carb” diets, the awareness of carbohydrate levels is very prevalent in our society. However, starches are making their way back to our dinner tables. Besides pasta and potatoes, rice is always a favorite accompaniment on our plates, and there are many varieties available to us. […]
Deer are very abundant throughout the Rainy River District and also frequent visitors to many gardens. Deer are creatures of habit and will return to the same places for food over and over and a garden full of plants, flowers and/or vegetables can become a gourmet delight. Most often the […]
It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of DENNIS LAMBERT March 27, 1948 – March 27, 2022his wife and daughter by his side. Dennis was the beloved husband of Rosie (Kathy); Father to Michelle, Tina (Shawn Svehla), and Kevin; Brother to Irene Laing, Lucy Sameluk, Lorraine […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Helen Esther Fedoruk announces her passing on March 21, 2022 at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances at the age of 93 with family at her side. Esther was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on December 17, 1928 to Olga and […]
