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I remember a political rally for then Premier of Ontario Frank Miller. He had come to Fort Frances to win re-election for the Progressive Conservatives. The rally was at the Rainy Lake Hotel and a crowd demonstrated in front of the hotel opposing the party’s re-election. Miller had succeeded Bill […]
I love September. It was a love affair that had a rocky start. September had to grow on me. September used to be the force that took my children from me, a force who insisted on schedules and rules and timeliness, of having four heads of long hair brushed in […]
Distant Replay
And then there was the super star who was responsible for turning a sports writer into the owner of a Corvette. Willie Mays, and me. No, Willie did not buy me a flashy sports car, although that would’ve been even nicer. In fact, Willie and I have never met, officially. […]
A revisit of Terrors past At first I thought it was the approach of Halloween. The gaunt, haunted, look plastered on the faces of many around the debating table at the Bakery in Rainy River was upsetting. What was causing it? The composite truth leaked out after some intense questioning. […]
The Big tent is up. On Saturday September 18 at the close of ceremonies the WRRD Lions will draw the winners of its 2021 Princecraft Vectra 21 Pontoon Boat. Will you be the lucky winner? Make sure you get your ticket today! Only $20.00 each
The first cattle sale in the new Stratton Sales Barn has been delayed for a second time, due to a tragic weather event. Volunteers have been working hard on the final push to complete the barn before this Saturday’s sale. A new scale and computer system had been installed and […]
Where did the summer go? Whoosh, we are into fall! The Rainy River Walleye Tournament is only days away. You only have the next 10 days to get your tickets for a chance at that lovely Princecraft Vectra 21 Pontoon Boat. The West Rainy River District Lions uses all the […]
Special to the Times
You may think that living on a small farm in the 1940’s without electricity or running water and limited transportation would be all work but there are many memories of some special times and entertainments even though they may sound very simple now. We made our own amusements and many […]
The September long weekend is already long gone! Many helpful volunteers spent their long weekend at the Sales Barn working hard to try and get the project ready for our sale week. I will be honest, it is going to be tight. Things have really started to come together but […]
Naicatchewenin First Nation is hosting their annual bass and walleye fishing tournament this weekend Sep 10-11). The entry fee is $300.00, please call Darlene to register. Weigh ins are at 4PM both days spectators are welcome. Food booths are available. The Emo Legion Branch #99 is opening up for events. […]
