The first night I was away last week I couldn’t sleep, not just because I was leaving the farm at a busy time but the Toronto traffic kept me up. I decided to look in on the barn cameras and Debbie had a calf on my first night away. Of […]
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A poll conducted by Nanos research for the Globe and Mail last week found that almost half of Canadians feel that the United States is no longer a trusted ally. It is not a surprising find, but it does tell us how our relationship with the current U.S. government has […]
It seems like only yesterday that I sat across the table from our mayor at La Place Rendez Vous. What was most memorable wasn’t the beauty of the newly thawed Rainy Lake, nor the 7-Up with grenadine and French fries with barbecue sauce (old habits die hard). It was the […]
Did you know? Safety Tidbits reached a special milestone this past October—one full year in the Fort Frances Times. My goal has always been to empower people with evidence-informed solutions that advocate and educate. It’s been an honor to share my contributions through The Times and other Canadian outlets over […]
I recently saw an old clip from the Dick Cavett show in 1972, 50 plus years ago. It kept popping up on social media, so I assumed it wanted my attention. I watched it several times, to reacquaint myself with the importance of the message in Lily Tomlin’s significant act […]
By now you have your seedlings started and they are growing successfully. With a few more tips, you will get the best from these seedlings so when you plant them outdoors you will have strong plants that will get a jump on the gardening season. Now that the seedlings are […]
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The Muskies senior boys lost a hard fought semi-final match against Dryden 56-44. The Muskies junior boys beat the Beaver Brae Broncos to win the Gold medal in their closest game of the season. Up by only seven points at half time they filled the basket in the second half […]
The Emo Legion volunteers have been busy planning and organizing events. 50/50 tickets will be available for purchase starting February 28. Tickets will be available at the Branch but people can check out the Legions FB page for more information. There is a corn hole hole tournament this Friday, February […]
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Treaty Three Police Service are welcoming two new officers to its force following their post-Ontario Provincial Constable (OPC) training at the OPP Academy. Treaty Three Police Service Staff Sgt. James Broughton, left, attended the ceremony to officially congratulate Cst. Spencer Sundin and Cst. Gurtaj Singh for their accomplishments and welcome […]
By Times Staff
The OPP is warning motorists that snowy conditions are making driving on Highway 17 more dangerous than usual. In a press release form the Kenora Detachment of the OPP, officers are warning those planning on driving Highway 17 today and in the near future that inclement weather has caused the […]
By Steven Sukkau
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling the federal government’s decision to scrap its planned ban on new gas-powered and diesel-powered vehicles a victory for affordability, while warning Ottawa is replacing the policy with billions of dollars in subsidies and new regulations. In a statement, Franco Terrazzano, the federation’s federal director, […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Rock Room Community Climbing Gym is opening its doors to a world of climbing experiences featuring routes from around the globe. Creators and business partners Mike Hyer and Cody Cook saw a need for a climbing gym in the city, purchased the former Fresh Air Experience building on Victoria Avenue, […]
