The poem expounding the virtues of June and vines ripe with strawberries that melt in your mouth is idyllic. But the truth is ‘knee deep in June grass’ and time to fire up the lawn mower. The whole topic of lawn care raised its ugly head at the debating table […]
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And just like that, it is the middle of June! We were planning to start our first cut of hay at EARS this week. We will see how that all plays out. With all the rain last week we were out of our plots until Friday, so other things have […]
(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have received several complaints of thefts from vehicles and outbuildings over the last week. Police are reminding the public that these actions are crimes of opportunity, leaving vehicles unlocked and valuables inside place a target on your vehicle and property. […]
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Grand Council Treaty #3 stands in support of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations after the positive test for COVID-19 in the community last week. Our staff is working with Wabaseemoong, the Kenora Chiefs Advisory, and other service providers on response efforts. During this time, several communities throughout Treaty #3 including – but […]
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The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and Associated Medical Services (AMS) are pleased to announce the historic appointment of Dr. Darrel Manitowabi as the NOSM-AMS Hannah Chair in the History of Indigenous Health and Indigenous Traditional Medicine for a five year renewable term effective July 1, 2020. “The Northern […]
Ken Kellar Confederation College graduate Idrissou Ahamadou was surprised by staff and faculty from the Rainy River District campus with a “Diploma Delivery” on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate his completion of the Social Services Worker program. The “Diploma Delivery” was held for a select graduate at each of Confederation College’s […]
The windows in the cabin that look out over the lake are diamond crystal clear. The pollen that has fallen from the pines surrounding the cabin has been washed away. The grime that has been built up has been removed. The floors have been washed. The linens have been changed […]
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Toronto, June 8, 2020. As many as 6 million Canadians are caregivers, caring for children with disabilities, elderly parents and other loved ones who need assistance. Together with an army of health professionals, they’re working tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of others. “Canada Cares has been celebrating […]
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Putting food on the tables of at-risk Canadians is the goal of a $43.4 million fund, announced last week by the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Applications for a second call for proposals for the fund are open now. The Fund aims to strengthen food support organizations […]
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THUNDER BAY, Ont. — The Kam River Fighting Walleye of the SIJHL announced the commitment of 2001-born forward Christian Veneruzzo. The Thunder Bay product played in the NA3HL in 2019-20, where he amassed 52 points in 40 games for the Bozeman Ice Dogs. “Bringing a player like Christian home is […]
Submitted Carson Saunders, 13, shot his first bear, near Lake of the Woods at Nestor Falls, during the spring bear hunt. Saunders, who is fully licensed for hunter safety and has his apprentice firearms license, was hunting with his Dad. We at the Times enjoy seeing pictures of what you […]
Press Release CALGARY, Alta. – During these uncertain times, the Canadian Junior Hockey League continues to work diligently with its member leagues, partners, Hockey Canada, the National Hockey League as well as local, provincial and federal health organizations on potential ‘Return to Play’ scenarios and other areas of interest. With […]
