By Melissa D’Arabian The Associated Press Nothing says indulgence like noshing on some seriously giant Alaskan King Crab legs. They’re not just tasty, they’re a low-fat source of protein one leg has about 25 grams of protein, and a whole host of vitamins and minerals (including sodium, incidentally, so a […]
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When people think ice-fishing in January, lake trout come to mind first for many of the serious anglers out there. Sure, we all get out and catch walleye, crappie, and whitefish in January, but the lake trout season opens annually on Jan. 1 and we have more great lake trout […]
I have the ’flu. It seems very single time I fly, I get sick, so I’d like to blame those people carrying germs with whom I was locked into the cabin of a Boeing 737 and those who followed me around in various airports for the 18 hours it took […]
I’ve believed it for years and years. I am exactly where I am supposed to be. I believe in the words of the “Desiderata”—created in 1927—and I carry it with me always. I most especially believe in the part that says: “Whether or not it is clear to you, no […]
It looks as though we are going to have a nice week of weather. I am hoping the current forecast of rain for Saturday is wrong, but I’m certain things will change by then. It will be a great week to take down my Christmas lights. But from the stuff […]
When the Fort Frances Times initiated voicemail, we believed it was really important for a caller to speak to a real person when phoning the newspaper. We still believe that, but we do have a voicemail system so that calls after hours, or when a person is away from their […]
Joey Payeur When something is the first of its kind, it retains a special kind of significance that lasts through the ages. So will be the case for the Muskie Nordic skiing team, which hosted its inaugural home meet last Wednesday at the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club trails on […]
Joey Payeur A normal catalyst for a player trade is the gradual build-up of dissension between the player and his head coach. That’s not the story in the cases of both Jessie Heisz and Brett Pickler. The two joined the Fort Frances Lakers at the CJHL trade deadline Jan. 10 […]
Duane Hicks The Town of Rainy River has plenty on the go in 2017. The largest project on the horizon is the complete sewer and water rehabilitation of Sixth Street. “We did the start the preliminary work with the engineering firm,” Rainy River Mayor Deb Ewald told the Times last […]
Cameron Penney Aaron Mills’ dedication and interest in academics and research has paid off with national recognition. The Couchiching First Nation member, a University of Victoria Ph.D. Law and Society student, recently was awarded the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Talent Award—one of five Impact Awards presented by the […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Rainy River District campus of Confederation College hosted a small gathering last Wednesday to launch a year of celebration in conjunction with the Thunder Bay-based college’s 50th anniversary. Refreshments were served as staff, students, alumni, and other guests looked over a timeline of the college’s history. They […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances council is hoping for an explanation from the Municipal Property Assessment Corp. for a nearly $13-million loss of assessment between last year and this year. Before council even looks at its 2017 budget, this loss of assessment equals a shortfall of $210,000 that will have to […]
