Peggy Revell Aldin Foy, a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War, allowed Thre Windego (foreground) and Hailey Maki to check out his medals during a visit to the Zaagi-idiwin Aboriginal Head Start program yesterday morning. The visit gave the children a chance to speak with Foy […]
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Dave Ogilvie Emo’s “Little House” has been relocated to the Lions Park along the river. Plans are underway to sell ice cream and other cool treats to people using the picnic pavilion and spray park. All that’s needed now is another warm summer.
Dan Falloon Defenceman Phil Jennrich got physical with Duluth forward Matt Morsette in the Lakers’ 5-4 win at the Ice For Kids Arena on Friday night. Jennrich added two assists as the Lakers finished off a perfect week, which began with a 5-4 road win over Thunder Bay last Wednesday.
With Remembrance Day falling on a weekday again this year, it is difficult for many to attend services at their local cenotaph due to work commitments or the myriad of other demands on our day-to-day lives. But that’s no excuse not to pause tomorrow at the 11th hour of the […]
Well, another beautiful week here in Rainy River District. I keep hearing rumours of a colder, drier winter, so it seems we might have to pay for our good weather of late. I still can’t believe it’s November, but I think it is just because the weather feels like early […]
Anyone on the back roads these days, or even in town, knows the Rainy River District forest is ablaze with hunters at this time of year. You likely know at least one person who will haul in a hoofed mammal by the end of the season, and you might even […]
Anna McNay Dear editor, The annual winter coat drive successfully has taken place again this year. Many thanks are to be sent to the Fort Frances Times, West End Weekly, B93•FM, McTaggarts, Milton Strachan and the Lakers, and the town for the use of the East End Hall. A big […]
Andrew Labb Dear Mr. Editor: Thanks for letting me put my concerns in writing with regards to the school board transportation policy. Currently, my two children, aged 10 and six, are not allowed to catch the school bus from my property. Allow me to explain the situation. The children’s mother […]
David M. Bourgeault Dear editor: This letter is in response to last Wednesday’s editorial regarding new solutions to fund water and sewer projects in the Town of Fort Frances. I assume that what was being suggested by the writer has, in fact, been discussed by council. Hopefully, it is not […]
Thursday is Remembrance Day. It used to be a holiday in the district. Schools used to close down and businesses shut their doors. That’s all changed. Stores chose to remain open, and one by one the full business community remained open. That could change again if Progressive Conservative MPP Lisa […]
Lest we forget. These three words hold so much meaning for all Canadians from all walks of life, but especially at this time of year. On the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour, we gather to remember. We gather at the Legion and the cenotaphs, in […]
It’s always tough at this time of year to clean out the boat and pack up all my open-water fishing equipment. Another season has come and gone with plenty of good memories that will last for years. It’s funny, as I sort the piles of lures that are laying around […]
