Although the big waters in Sunset Country, like Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake, are far from being ready for anglers to hit the ice, many of the smaller, inland waters have been frozen for a couple of weeks and I’ve been hearing reports of good fishing for walleyes, […]
fftimes
Proof of athlete burnout litters the sports landscape, especially in gymnastics, figure skating, swimming, tennis, and hockey, where young boys and girls are groomed to be at their peaks at a very young age. One of the biggest differences between youth participation today and the recreational days of yesteryear is […]
While reading “Simple Steps to Happiness” by Rosie Hamilton-McGinty last week, I began woolgathering—forgetting what Hamilton-McGinty had to say and thinking what simple steps could make me happier. Rosie has 100 helpful steps to happiness. I, on the other hand, came up with eight–a more manageable number. Here are my […]
Duane Hicks As town council and management begin rolling up their sleeves on the 2009 municipal budget process, one major factor will be a loss of tax revenue from the local mill thanks to the property reassessment announced last month by the Municipal Property Assessment Corp. “This recent reassessment, which […]
Dave Ogilvie It was just two short years ago that the Emo “Meals on Wheels” group took on the task of spearheading the purchase of a new handi-van for the district. The new vehicle, which was acquired that spring, partially was funded by the Township of Emo, as well as […]
Mitch Calvert The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres made the most of their final home date until Dec. 20, earning a 5-0 win over the Sioux Lookout Flyers on Saturday night. Brendan Baumgartner notched two goals, giving him 17 on the season, while new goalie Kyle Ruhl turned aside 10 shots […]
Peggy Revell Billed as the man who united the right, now Prime Minister Stephen Harper also has helped unite the left as opposition parties have joined together to battle over who will be governing the country through the current economic turmoil. “Basically what happened is that Stephen Harper lost the […]
Peggy Revell When the Transparent Drug System for Patients Act went into effect in March, 2007, the provincial government hoped it would bring reform to the Ontario Drug Benefit program and deliver savings to taxpayers across the province. But in the almost two years the legislation has been in place, […]
Peggy Revell A local program designed to help at-risk families has received a funding boost thanks to a $7,500 donation from the RBC. “‘Strengthening Families for the Future’ is a program that is designed to build skills and resources for families who are deemed to be at-risk for substance abuse […]
Paige Desmond The debate around renewed funding for the Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team is heating up. Last week, the local program was granted an extension until Dec. 5 to secure letters of support from the community, as well as signatures on a petition backing it. “The petition […]
Peggy Revell Alongside other sites across the country, local residents will mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Dec. 6. “We invite everybody to come out and participate,” said Peggy Loyie, the aboriginal healing and wellness co-ordinator for the United Native Friendship Centre here. […]
Duane Hicks Following up on a letter of appeal sent out to 10,000 district residents back on Nov. 18, Capt. Angel Sandoval is reminding everyone that the local Salvation Army still is looking for sponsors for both its “Sponsor-a-Family” and “Adopt-a-Family” programs—and it’s not too late to give. The deadline […]
