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By Al Lowe
Contributor

I would guess that a lot of people have actually seen this bird, but just passed it off as another funny shaped duck.

Just over a week ago Jim Flaherty delivered his fall economic update to room of Toronto elites at the Albany Club. The polite applause he received was probably the reason he chose to deliver that speech to his friends rather than to the democratically elected Members of Parliament in the House of Commons where he would have to face some serious questions about his abilities and the fact that the Bank of Canada is again saying that the economy is slowing under his watch.

Sometimes when you win, you lose. The Town of Fort Frances recycling program is showing marked success. Each pickup brings more plastic, paper, cardboard, and metal cans to the recycle centre. It is prolonging the life of the landfill. The recycling program is performing as it was designed and Fort Frances residents can stand a little taller for their commitment to the environment.

By Gladys Yeo
Legion Ladies Aux.

The Legion Ladies Auxiliary held their monthly meeting on October 13, with 1st Vice President Evelyn Bourre presiding, in the absence of President Val Nelson.

By Irene Hanson
RR Hospital Aux.

Our regular meeting was October the 5th with 20 members present. A really good turnout. It was great to have you all come.

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

By Gary Sliworsky
OMAFRA Rep.

By Al Lowe
Contributor

Years ago, this continent was filled with birds and animals by the millions, or sometimes by billions.

This week I would like to inform you about a contest my office is holding to help design the 2011-12 edition of our riding calendar and pay tribute to those rescued Chilean miners and Canadians who work in that dangerous industry.

Driving along smooth, quiet, black pavement without any lines painted, my mind wandered to thinking about the rougher stretches of highway that I had left and would probably rejoin within 20km. The softness of the ride, the quietness of the road, I think is something everyone who drives appreciates.