The fire that’s been active in Northwest Bay is being held. Over four hundred hectors have been effected by this fire that started on June 23. Firefighters remain on the scene. Extreme dry conditions are definitely a concern for not only northwestern Ontario but much of Canada. We are reminded […]
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With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear mother Marie Catherine Smith, 91 years of age, on June 29, 2021 at her residence. Marie will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her close family, relatives and friends. Mom was born June 11, 1930 in Winnipeg, Man. where […]
Robert Harry Gadd, long-time resident of Crozier, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2021. Full obituary to follow.
This ol’ engineer reached the end of the tracks on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the Rainy River Health Centre. His ride began in Worthington Township (Sleeman, Ont.) on November 9, 1928. Gerry was the first born to George and Mae Marchuk. He would be later joined by brothers Don, […]
It is with profound sadness and sorrow that the family of Mark Joseph Culhane announces his passing on July 1, 2021. In the days leading up to his death, he was surrounded by his friends and family. Mark passed away peacefully with his soul mate Marian by his side. He […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the June Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Janet Johnston of Thunder Bay, ON with the winning ticket number I-5933003. Johnston takes home $21,592, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Wednesday, June […]
A half-dozen local gardens were on full display this Saturday as part of the Friends of the Fort Frances Museum’s second annual Garden Tour. The self-guided garden tour was a fundraiser to help support programming at the museum. Participants were given a map to the different gardens and toured through […]
Sun, food and family fun were in abundance at the Rainy River Canada Day celebrations on July 1. Left, the paint station was a popular spot for local kids, as they encouraged each other with their creations. Below, Natasha Seguin and Jett wait for their order at the canteen. Bottom […]
Friends, family and caregivers can enjoy wider access to loved ones in long-term care homes across the District In keeping with the provinces Roadmap to Reopening, Riverside is pleased to announce the further easing of restrictions for those visiting our long-term care homes. These changes will take effect today, Wednesday, […]
The organizers of the first Can-Am International Lake Jam couldn’t have asked for a better Saturday for a tribute concert, even as the temperature soared. The event, held in honour of International Falls musician Todd Summer, is being heralded as a success as dozens of musicians crossed the stage set […]
Summer is a wonderful time of the year when it comes to the abundance of fresh fruit that is available, and cherries are one of my utmost favourite. I believe that we all have some fond memory from our childhood of eating cherries in the hot summer sun; either raw […]
By Ted Brockie
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
One-time local resident, Brad McRae, squared off at the Canadian Open Skeet Championships at the Hamilton Gun Club last week-end. In the process of this multi-gauge competition (12, 20, 28 and .410), he won the 12 gauge, shot 98/100 in 20 gauge, 96/100 in the smaller 28 gauge and a […]
