(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public to be aware of fraudulent emails and request for funds in the form of gift cards, money orders or cryptocurrency. Scammers are increasingly using email, phone calls and other online social […]
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Local anglers who enjoy competing in our numerous bass tournaments across the region are happy to hear that most of the long running events are back on the schedule after some took a year off last year due to the pandemic. They are fun for those of us who participate […]
By Gord Mackintosh
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Beyond its charming downtown, the Point, Parkway, and adventures in lake-land, the Fort shines with endearing attributes. Officials opening the Causeway announced “the world’s longest pre-stressed concrete bridge” – because once you see it, you’re pre-stressed. Traffic would go smoother with a stopping lane on top. It’s just that I […]
Bob Dunn
Distant Replay
Distant Replay
Something that Gordie Howe “did” after he died made more of an impact on me than anything from his illustrious hockey career. Yes, you read that right. The story requires a little context. My grandson Gareth, who was born at La Verendrye Hospital, was a passionate young hockey player. His […]
Alice Wepruk (Franko)11 May, 1928 – 30 June, 2021 Alice Wepruk aged 93 of Fort Frances died peacefully at Rainycrest Home for the Aged on 30 June, 2021. She lived a long and fruitful life and although with her passing there is much sorrow, there is also much peace. Mom […]
By Lee Berthiaume
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada’s next governor general – the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. “It is only by building bridges, bringing between people in the North and South, just like in the East and West, […]
OTTAWA – Mary Simon will soon become the 30th person to serve as Canada’s governor general – the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. The position has been has been held by a wide variety of people, from British nobles to military leaders to humanitarian advocates. Here is […]
Ben Jerome held up the newest friend he made up at the cabin over the weekend. Jerome caught the tiny amphibian all by himself, his first frog catch, but was disheartened to learn he wasn’t allowed to keep his new buddy. –submitted photo
By Holly McKenzie-Sutter
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Ontario Premier Doug Ford promised Monday to maintain a wage increase brought in for personal support workers during the pandemic but didn’t say how or when his government would back up the pledge. The workers who staff long-term care homes and similar facilities were given a temporary $3 per hour […]
LYTTON, B.C. – The BC Wildfire Service says 212 wildfires are burning in British Columbia as lightning storms swept over several areas of the province. The wildfire service website shows more than three dozen small fires have been sparked across all regions except the Coastal Fire Centre. At least 24 […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
SURFSIDE, Fla. – The body of a Canadian has been found at the site of a collapsed condo in southern Florida. Global Affairs Canada says the Canadian is among the 32 dead in the collapse that occurred on June 24. The government agency says three other Canadians are among the […]
