The following article on feeding systems for beef cows is by Christoph Wand, Beef Cattle and Sheep Nutritionist, OMAFRA, based upon his travels around the province. He’s had the chance to see many feeding systems at work in the beef cow business, as well as other sectors, including new dairy, […]
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Each year since 1992, the park has temporarily closed the land and water areas around active bald eagle nests to visitor use during their critical nesting periods. The closures have been based on recommendations of bald eagle researchers from across the U.S. to land management agencies and in accordance with […]
A Blue River, Wisc. man has been sentenced to six months in jail for illegally hunting and killing black bears and a Canadian lynx in the Ignace area during the summers of 2002, 2003 and 2004. Adam Lawinger, 28, pleaded guilty to 21 charges. He has been banned from hunting […]
Back in April, 2006, someone went to Dingwall Ford in Dryden where they caused about $5,000 in damage to a 2006 Ford 250 “Harley Davidson” edition. Also, in March of this year, someone deliberately caused around $5,000 damage to an electronic display sign at Ignace High School. If you have […]
A LaSalle, Ontario man pleaded guilty to illegal hunting and was fined $5,250 following a three-year Ministry of Natural Resources investigation. Dennis J. Dundara, 48, will have his rifle returned after he has paid the fine. Due to a self-imposed hunting suspension for the last two seasons, he will not […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Darlene Fejos Rousseau to the position of principal at St. Michael’s School. Mrs. Fejos Rousseau has been a vice-principal at both St. Michael’s and St. Francis School since August 2004. She has been employed by the board […]
For the 28th year, The Rainy Lake Community Orchestra is offering an opportunity for youth and adults to participate in a free summer string workshop to be held Aug. 13-18 at the Ranier Community Building. Visiting professional musicians from the United States and Canada will share their experience and expertise […]
Travis Belluz and wife, Genevieve were honoured with a wedding celebration at the home of Jim and Glenda Belluz (Travis’s parents) on Sat. (Aug. 5). Travis and Genevieve were married June 24, in Calgary. Many friends and family members attended the celebration. Genevieve’s parents were at the event, they travelled […]
On Aug. 12, youth around the world will celebrate the United Nations’ International Youth Day by promoting action to further encourage the empowerment and participation of youth in decisions that affect their lives. With Project Webfoot, an interactive youth education program, now reaching over 42,000 Canadian students, Ducks Unlimited Canada […]
In recent years there has been the highest walleye abundance ever documented in Rainy Lake, Darryl McLeod, local area biologist with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, informed those in attendance at the Rainy Lake Conservancy annual general meeting here Sunday. The data, which goes back to 1965, shows there […]
Preliminary data from an aerial spray for jackpine budworm post-assesment shows that the Ministry of Natural Resources was successful in slowing the population explosion of the insect. Although analysis is ongoing, data indicates the spray was able to acceptably protect the area affected by the insect. The spray of Bt […]
Marcel Meloche can barely remember a time when he wasn’t carving fish decoys. At 12 years old, his father helped him carve his first decoy and he has steadily been improving that skill ever since. Meloche now creates a variety of decoys and carved fish sculptures which he sells as […]
