There’s a downside to throwing all of myself for months into a passionate hobby like sailing. Nothing else around here gets done. The grass grew eight inches, and dust settled in thick layers on windowsills and end tables—reminding me of what an abandoned house must look like. The laundry was […]
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The first-annual Kenora Walleye Open took place on Lake of the Woods this past weekend. Some 113 teams showed up for the tournament—the first open walleye tournament of its kind on the Canadian side of the lake. The field consisted of local anglers and those visiting from out of the […]
As much as I enjoyed my Canada Day off, it was like having two Mondays last week! The weather made for a perfect July 1st, though, and I spent the day cutting hay. I debated about heading out to the fireworks in Emo but chose to sit on the deck […]
This past week, new figures were released by Statistics Canada that show we are on the verge of a new recession in this country. The April GDP figures came in and they show the Canadian economy shrank for the fourth month in a row. The definition of a “recession” is […]
Everyone knows how important it is to stay positive. But knowing it and doing it are two different things. There are so many negatives in the world around us and difficulties in our own personal lives, especially as we get older. We easily could give up on trying to stay […]
On the bright side, upcoming upgrades at the recycling depot on Sixth Street West should alleviate the disgusting and unsightly mess that routinely accumulates there, particularly over the weekend. The downside, unfortunately, is that you can’t fix stupid. Signs clearly state what can and cannot be recycled yet people either […]
Dear editor: The picture in Monday’s Daily Bulletin, entitled “Depot mess,” has prompted me to respond to this same issue, which has been bothering me for some time. I had planned on expressing my opinion in the “Cheers and Jeers” column, but this seems a more appropriate place to discuss […]
Dear Mike: We had a great fireworks display this past Canada Day; they seem to get better every year. But it doesn’t happen by itself so I would like to thank the volunteers who worked on this event and there are only a few. Dave Coats is the main man […]
Dear Mike: Currently, if you or a loved one requires the services of the police and/or paramedic service in Rainy River District, you need to just make the call. However, if you require the fire and rescue service and make the call, there may be no fire and rescue service […]
Dear editor: Once again, major kudos to all those involved in the July 1st fireworks! They were magnificent, as usual. It is truly amazing that a small community like ours can put on such a terrific display. Watching them from our vantage point near The Harbourage was great. As an […]
The family of June Elizabeth Etienne announces her passing on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances On. Born in Fort William, Ont. on June 8, 1926, she was raised in Murillo, Ont. and educated at S.S. #3 Oliver Township, Port Arthur Collegiate, and Fort William […]
On Saturday, July 4, 2015, at the age of 71, Dave Rempel of Steinbach, Man., formerly of Mexico, peacefully went into the presence of his Saviour, Jesus Christ, in his home, surrounded by his family. In addition to his beloved wife of 49 years, Margaret Rempel, Dave leaves behind to […]
