By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

By Michael Dawber
Assistant Librarian

Rainy River – The Rainy River Public Library is pleased to introduce you to “Savana,” the new voice of the library!

By Jack Elliott
Contributor

By Gary Sliworsky
OMAFRA Rep.

Calving season is right around the corner. Following is part 1 of an article on congenital defects that can occur in cattle.

By Al Lowe
Contributor

In Fort Frances we know that we have the lowest electrical power rates in the province. It is a nice benefit of living in this community. Either this week or next, every resident in the district will be receiving a pamphlet explaining Ontario’s new electricity policy and telling you that you will receive a rebate of 10% on your hydro bill. The Ontario government is spending $1 million to persuade you that paying higher electrical rates will be good for you.

Letter to the Editor,

Over the past five years, many of the promises made by Stephen Harper’s Conservatives during campaigns have gone by the wayside once they assumed their seats in government. There are numerous and dramatic examples of this selective integrity, but few stand out more than their unfulfilled commitment to reform the senate.

Tasty tomatoes are something I enjoy. Especially ones from our own garden.
But this time of year gardens are buried under snow and we haven't even begun to start seeds for the upcoming summer.

By Ken Johnston
Editor

A major upgrade to cell phone services in the region has been delayed, but hopefully not for long.