Columns

By Walter Wagner
President

I want to open this chat by acknowledging our Friday night wings crew, Mike, Mickey, Kelly, Barb and Ashley, Great job people.

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

For months “fiscal restraint” and “responsibility” have been buzz words used by the McGuinty Government to justify major cuts to important programs across the province.

By Jack Elliott
Contributor

By Al Lowe
Contributor

Governments get tired. It always seems to happen when they are in power for an extended period of time so it should be no surprise that, after seven years in power and with three more to go, the Harper Government is increasingly looking like a tired one.

Governments get tired. It always seems to happen when they are in power for an extended period of time so it should be no surprise that, after seven years in power and with three more to go, the Harper Government is increasingly looking like a tired one.

We are reaching the midpoint of summer. It has been a season of unusual heat. The waters of Rainy Lake have had surface temperatures that arched over 80 F. The real water temperature is a much more modest 74F.
Even those who really are not into swimming in the lake, this year are welcoming the soothing, cooling soft caressing feel of the water. The lake is the perfect temperature. It is neither too warm, nor too cold. As “Little Red Riding Hood” might say, “It is just perfect.”

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

With summer now officially here, visitors from the United States and other provinces can be found all across our region enjoying the natural beauty and outdoor activities it provides.