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By Jack Elliott
Contributor

By Gary Sliworsky
OMAFRA Rep.

By Al Lowe
Contributor

I’ve been enjoying our nice summer weather all right, but I often find it hard to relax with so many things going on in the riding, in Ottawa, and around the world. The big picture is never far from my mind which is why I’d like to offer some food for thought over the next few weeks on the current economic situation in Canada. It’s not looking pretty, but knowing what we are in for is half the way to winning the battle in my opinion.

For two summers, we worked hard to renovate the main cabin at our camp. Windows were replaced. New paneling was installed. An ash floor was laid and the cabin looks beautiful. We began upgrading the sleeping cabin by installing new windows through most of the rooms.
Two front windows remained to be replaced.
The job looked pretty simple. The windows were going to be taller than the existing windows and that required some minor adjustments to the depth of the opening.

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

By Jack Elliott
Contributor

By Gary Sliworsky
OMAFRA Rep.

By Al Lowe
Contributor

A bloodsucker on your leg can give you the willies! But let's not be too hasty in our criticism of this lowly creature.

I’d like to start off this week’s column by wishing you a happy Canada Day and hoping that you will all find some time to relax, enjoy the long weekend with your friends and family, and reflect up