I’ve always been a fan of the poetry of Mary Oliver. Always seems unlikely, borders on hyperbole, as her first poem was published in 1963. Let’s say as long as I can remember admiring poetry, I remember Mary Oliver’s poems. Her beautifully simple view of life and the living of […]
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As another horse racing season wound down this month with the Breeders Cup, and as the sport of kings inches closer to extinction, here’s the question: Can this sport be sustained by people who say “there’s just something about horse racing.” This is a sport — of royalty or not […]
By Robert Animikii Horton
Northern Reflections
Northern Reflections
We are born into a world of words. Like countless others, words define my life — first as an avid reader of stacks of Archie comic books, later as an educator, later as an author. It’s easy to think of words as tools, mere instruments of communication, or sonic stepping-stones […]
Remembrance Day and Veterans Week arrive next week. It was first celebrated on November 3, 1919, and was then known as Armistice Day. For over a decade it was celebrated on the first Monday preceding November 11. The date was set to mark the end of the first world war. […]
DID YOU KNOW? It’s Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week. This important public safety initiative is aimed at educating people about the dangers of carbon monoxide—often called the silent killer—and how to stay safe. CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS—CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES Did you remember to change all your clocks this past weekend? Let […]
It is great that November has arrived and we can still see grass and bare ground. I know that will change soon enough but I am enjoying it while it lasts. The rain last week really just made things slimy and our roads bumpy. Back my way the graders were […]
The Emo Legion Branch #99 will hold Cenotaph services and events as follows: There will be a free will luncheon at the Emo Legion at 12:00 p.m. A Remembrance Day dinner will be served at the Emo Legion beginning at 5:00 p.m. The cost is $20.00 and children 10 and […]
We had a drought here in the eastern part of our fair country this past summer and fall, but fair to say the entire country has experienced many challenges due to climate change. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have been hit the hardest, local reports say. I’m not convinced we […]
When I was the publisher of this newspaper, I set my agenda to be at the newspaper by seven in the morning. John Pierce often was there before me as we both wanted to get a jump on the day. I was usually up by six in the morning, having […]
DID YOU KNOW? Young Trick-or-Treaters will soon take over the night, but even spooky characters need to be safe and celebrate right. Help them celebrate Hallowe’en right by ensuring your yard and pathway are free of hazards: STAY SAFE WHILE TRICK-OR-TREATING: BE CAUTIOUS WITH TREATS (CANDY, OTHER FOOD ITEMS, & […]
It was another great weekend in the Rainy River District. The wind was a bit strong, but it really helped to dry things up. It is still sticky on top and where the animals congregate but over all not that bad. I will be happy when I can get my […]
The McTavish Haunted Woods promises the scare all those that attend. Once again Weechi-it-it-te-win Family Services (WFS) is hosting this always popular event. Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre and Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services have partnered in with WFS. The Haunted Woods is a free event taking place October 29 and 30, from […]
