Columns

This week I want share some of my observations about how the HST is already hitting our wallets and also address some concerns regarding a national news story that my offices have received some calls about.

It is almost a year since I participated as an angler in the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. I hope that I could say that I am a better fisher person for the experience, but I cannot truthfully say that.
My partner last year John Maffei has had years of experience tournament fishing across the province and without his expertise and judgment, I doubt that I would have had any success. John is an unflappable angler and had more patience with me than one could imagine.

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

By Michael Dawber
Assist. Librarian

Kids and parents can enjoy free programs all summer long at the Rainy River Public Library!

By Al Lowe
Contributor

With the G8-G20 summits now behind us it is worth taking a moment to see what exactly was accomplished over those three expensive days of meetings.

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

By Jack Elliott
Contributor

We were sitting around discussing tackling the latest upcoming spring supper with its expected piles of culinary delights.

By Gary Sliworsky
OMAFRA Rep.

What is rotational grazing? Jack Kyle, Grazier Specialist with OMAFRA gives his explanation.

By Al Lowe
This is a little duck. It is also a duck of many colours, and it has a crested head. It also nests in trees. Not entirely an oddball, but maybe not too far from it.