Local News

Melanie Mathieson

The onset of winter and the accumulation of snow changes the landscape in the garden considerably. The winter landscapes offer a quiet beauty of limited colours and mounds of snow that creates unique shapes and forms within the garden.

Ken Johnston

If you love Uncle Bob Johnston’s secret gravy recipe, you better mark this Saturday on your dining calendar.
Bob has made hundreds happy the past couple of years cooking roast beet and sharing his top secret gravy with those attending the Alzheimer’s Fund raising Dinner.

Ken Johnston

It was a full house of listeners and people asking questions at the All Candidate’s Meeting in Stratton last Wednesday evening.
Each candidate was given three minutes to outline their party’s platform. Taking a different tact on things, the first one to do so was Russ Aegard of the Green Party who said, “I feel rather than putting a spin on another party’s ideas I feel I should compliment them when they have a good one.” Aegard said he is running because he wants a better life for his 20 month old daughter. He also noted that the party has changed. “We are no longer pot-smoking hippies... well I guess some are.

Ken Johnston

Rainy River Town Council received a letter and a personal visit from local Gameland Wood Products proprietor Robert Tolen Thursday night.
Tolen was inquiring with the town about accessing incentives, possibly tax breaks, via the town’s Community Improvement Program (CIP) for a major expansion of his business.

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HSC

Cold weather and snow is making its’ seasonal appearance over much of Canada making it increasingly difficult for birds to find enough food. The Humane Society of Canada (HSC) says that people and birds can both benefit when humans assist their feathered friends by supplying them with a continual supply of quality bird feed.

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TV Ontario

If multiplying polynomials puts a puzzled look on your teen’s face they should visit Ask a Teacher - a free service that helps students struggling with homework and test preparation.

Ruth Brett
Contributor

The January meeting of the Lake of the Woods Township Council was held on the 3rd with Mayor Pizey, Councillors J. Moen, C. Fadden, T. Sepers, Clerk-Treasurer P. Giles and Road Supt. E. Pearson present.

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NWHU

Tropical winter vacations are becoming more popular with people wanting to get away from the snow and cold. It is important to be prepared for travel to foreign countries to ensure that your holiday is safe and enjoyable for everyone in the family.

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NWHU

The Ontario government has recently clarified their intentions regarding the Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Special Diet Allowance. The press release from the government stated “the Special Diet Allowance is intended to help people on social assistance who require a special diet because of a medical condition”.

Al Lowe
Contributor

Anyone who is around the water at all knows the Kingfisher. He seems to be just about everywhere where there are fish.
There is only one species of Kingfisher in Canada (out of 80 in the world). Ours is the Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon). It has a big head, a heavy beak, and is mostly blue on top. Undersides are white, except for a blue band across the chest. Strange in the bird world, the female has the extra colour - an additional chest band and side markings of reddish brown.