Peggy Revell Liz Cousineau played with the toys in the wading pools as part of “Beach Days” yesterday at the Fort Frances Nursery School—a perfect break from the mid-winter blues.
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Dave Ogilvie Joe Carlson and Natalie Smith took part in the United Church youth group’s sliding party Sunday afternoon at the Lions Park in Emo. The group, along with others from the community, took full advantage of the fresh snow and milder weather to enjoy an afternoon of sliding.
Mitch Calvert Falls Broncos’ forward Josh Leinum cleanly won a defensive zone draw in the third period of his team’s 6-0 exhibition win over the Muskies on Monday night at Bronco Arena
Duane Hicks RRFDC chair Russ Fortier, left, received a trio of plaques from Northern Development and Mines minister Michael Gravelle on behalf of three area businesses—the Fisheries Resort, Ross’ Camp, and the Emo Inn—that initially were helped out by the NOHFC 20 years ago.
The euphoria and pomp of inauguration day now gone, U.S. President Barack Obama awoke this morning to the sober reality of an American economy in tatters amid unprecedented—and unrealistic—expectations that somehow he single-handedly will turn things around merely by occupying the White House. He can’t, of course. Mr. Obama, himself, […]
How different are the ways of the Republican and Democratic parties and their political counterparts here in Canada? In the United States, both parties are following the lead of their new president, Barack Obama, to work together and tackle the enormous problems facing their nation. In Canada, however, our four […]
By John Rafferty One of the toughest tasks of my new job as a member of Parliament is cutting through the noise and clutter that sometimes dominates national media coverage, and which requires me to set the record straight about where I stand on some issues. This week it seems […]
By Kim Jo Bliss Special to the Times Did you survive the bitter cold week? I heard we set a record this past Friday. Lucky us. My truck wouldn’t start and I did end up with a frozen water bowl—two mornings in a row. After the second day, I was […]
By Melanie Mathieson The Gardening Guru Light, temperature, humidity, and ventilation are chief home environmental factors affecting plant growth. Any one of these factors in incorrect proportions will prevent proper plant growth indoors. Before purchasing any house plant, you need to do your research and take a look at your […]
Let’s be real here. What happened to Whitby Dunlops’ defenceman Don Sanderson was an unfortunate incident, and should never happen, but is an anomaly more than a regularity. Sanderson was knocked cold when his head struck the ice after he had fallen at the end of a fight in early […]
The British, and other Europeans, called this animal the elk because it was similar to some of the deer-like animals they had back home. But the Shawnee called it the Wapiti. If you stick to that name, you won’t confuse it with anything else. At one time, the Wapiti ranged […]
Ivor Sidetrak, known to us at the Bakery discussion group as Ivor the Hun, was new to Drizzle Creek. Had only been in these parts for 15 years or so. Lived on the other side of the tracks, just downwind of the sewage lagoon. He never bothered us; we never […]
