Typically, the onset of spring marks the beginning of the allergy season with the pollen of ash, birch, elm, hickory and other trees wafting through the air. Late spring and summer bring problems with grasses. Summer and fall continue the agony with numerous weeds such as burdock, ragweed (goldenrod) and […]
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Did you know? With the back-to-school season nearing, post-secondary students throughout Canada are preparing for campus/off-campus move-in day. Current estimates show that over 2 million students are enrolled in Canadian colleges and universities this year. Safety tips for students Campus/off-campus life brings plenty of new experiences, but staying safe should […]
The oak tree is a symbol of strength, of endurance; “the mighty oak”, as it has been referenced in many a poem. The oak was a sacred symbol in ancient cultures, universally considered to have “unyielding strength”, not from being rigid, but rather with a deep resilience, a patience, representing […]
Miikanakwe LaVerne Elaine Caul “Miikanakwe” nee Calder lost her fierce battle to cancer, peacefully on July 28, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital with her loving family by her side. LaVerne and her twin sister Lorraine were born in Fort Frances on April 12, 1948, to Bob and Maude Calder. She […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Mamie Rose Herdman, 81, of Miscampbell Twp announce her passing on Monday, August 3, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
A Remembrance and Celebration of Life for Melvin Kallstrom will be held at the Devlin Community Hall on Monday, August 17, 2026 from 1-3 p.m. All are welcome.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia “Pat” Basaraba on July 16 at Riverview Health Centre. Pat was born in 1953, to Peter and Polly Basaraba. She is survived by her brother, Al (Laurel); her nephews, Matt (Emma) and Joe; Matt and Emma’s daughters, Ava […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
4-H abounds in the Rainy River District with both 4-H fun days and many 4-H clubs being active with meetings and educating 4-H members on the importance of keeping up to date on herd health for beef cattle. Beef clubs from Emo and Devlin were hosted by Ray and Kayla […]
There will be Bingo at the newly remodelled Dance Hall on August 6. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Players must be 18 years of age to play. The Dance Hall fundraising committee and volunteers are having a walleye fish fry on Sunday, August 30, from 4-6 p.m. Walleye, salads, baked […]
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Angie Korzinski of Rusty Myers pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s Trip of the Month draw for August this morning. Ria Cuthbertson is the winner of a La Romana Dominican Republic trip, valued at $4,200.00. Next month’s draw is for a Rocky Mountain Ski Package ($4,000).
By Times Staff
There were two new wildland fires confirmed in Northwestern Ontario by this morning, according to Ontario Forest Fires (OFF), as the overall number of active fires dropped to 119 from around 140 last week with wetter weather moving through the region. Eight fires had been called out since the previous […]
