REQUIEM FOR TWO OLD TRAPPERS by Ralph Bice From December 14, 1977 Recently I tried to explain why so many of us still continue to go trapping. There are many things to see and enjoy. Many of these small sights would be very mild compared to some of the architectural wonders as well as some […]
STILL IN THE WOODS by Ralph Bice From June 16, 1976 “Every man or woman, especially if they only get to visit the Park once a year, should get down on their knees and thank the Almighty that they have been spared for another twelve months and once again are privileged to visit Algonquin Park. […]
THINGS IN GENERAL BY Ralph Bice From July 7, 1976 Does not seem right that we could have such nice weather during the week and then when the holiday starts it gets wet and cold. This was the week or date that the Ministry decided the proposed quota on parties going into Algonquin Park. […]
ONTARIO’S OFFICIAL FLOWER It’s like clockwork. The trilliums blossom and the black flies erupt. Although most are familiar with the white trillium, Ontario’s official flower, there are a total of 50 species native to North America’s temperate regions and Asia. Did you know? The ‘Tri’ is of course from the living Latin meaning ‘three’ […]
A BALANCED DIET by RALPH BICE From April 7, 1976 Not long ago I read an article written by a dietician about what people should eat in order to keep healthy. No doubt the lady had done a lot of research and had many books to guide her. What we are supposed to eat now […]
