“One person can make a difference. In fact, it is not only possible for one person to make a difference, it is essential that one person makes a difference.” Bob Riley Are there things you are concerned about? Situations that seem too big and heavy to be able to do […]
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It is true that weeds and unwanted plants are present in almost every garden, but there are some ways to control weeds without them getting out of hand and taking over the garden. With some patience, diligence and some early attack methods, you’ll soon be keeping weeds at bay and […]
Did you know? Last week, a wildland fire triggered an evacuation notice for Mine Centre, Ont. The blaze was part of a series of fires across Northwestern Ontario and the Rainy River District that forced numerous residents to flee and prompted several regional road closures. Unfortunately, some structures were destroyed […]
Someone I love has started down the path with dementia. No one wants to take that road; we would put up our hand and say no thank you, but we’re not always driving the bus. I hear friends and neighbours express the shock of how many of us fall victim […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Sunset Country Ford will host a Test Drive for a Cause on Thursday, May 28 in aid of Jumpstart, which helps kids in need participate in local sports. See Facebook event page for more details. The Rainy River District Stewardship tree sale takes place this weekend, red and […]
If there’s a common theme these days, I think it has to be the cool temperatures we’re experiencing. I updated our weather data, and we have had only two nights this month that haven’t been below freezing temperatures! I do believe that might be a record because I don’t remember […]
As I sit here at my writing desk sipping a glass of red wine at 6:05 p.m. on a Monday, looking for inspiration and staring at the blank white page that will eventually contain some 700 words for this week’s column, I have to wonder. Will I put myself to […]
We are in a municipal election year. For eight years, we have had a caretaker government looking after Fort Frances. That is not a bad thing. But after eight years, it would be a welcome sign for a candidate to step forward with a dream of building something better for […]
Across cultures and centuries, literature and storytelling have remained enduring civic companions. Champions even. Whether through novels, political writing, memoirs, philosophy, or cinema, stories have long served the public as a form of civic foresight. They do not predict the future, nor are they written merely to frighten. Instead, they […]
Shrubs can be excellent additions to your landscape design. Once you have the shrub(s) planted, like many gardeners, you may have a question concerning a specific problem. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers, for your information. This can happen often with shrubs and has probably happened due to […]
Did you know? Emergency Preparedness Week may be over, but true readiness isn’t a seasonal event—it’s a year-round commitment. Real emergency preparedness readiness goes beyond just checking items off a supply list; it’s about embracing a proactive mindset. While assembling an emergency kit involves expenses, creating a family emergency plan, […]
Do you believe poetry can change the world? Your immediate response may not support that premise. I’m certainly not a poet, but after stumbling upon the poetry of Daragh Fleming late last year, as I wrote in a column, I changed my position. Recently, I collided with Harry Baker’s poetry, […]
