In U.S. politics, the term “lame duck” refers to a president nearing the end of his second term in the Oval Office because he is unable, under the Constitution, to seek a third one. In other words, he’s merely a caretaker until the new president, whether from his party or […]
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During the 2006 federal election campaign, Canadians were challenged to think about our responsibilities for the environment. Jim Harris, the leader of the Green Party at the time, made the environment and global warming the focus of the his party’s platform. One of the Harris’ platform messages stated, “We can […]
By Marie Snider Somehow, I have never been very interested in who the millionaires and billionaires of the world are, so I had never heard the name of Warren Buffett until about 15 years ago when our son lived in Omaha. Then Conrad told us about this very rich man […]
Could you imagine winning $40,000 for finishing in third place in a bass tournament you are fishing by yourself? Well, that’s just what pro angler Jim Moynagh did this past weekend at an FLW Series event on Lake Champlain in New York state. Many of you know who Moynagh is […]
By Mitch Calvert I took my health for granted, assuming it would always be there—and only now realize how fragile life really is. A recent parasite infection has knocked me down for the count over the past three-plus weeks, and I’ve just now started to turn the corner. When my […]
Dave Ogilvie Rainy River District’s second-annual harvest dinner will be held Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Devlin Hall. Todd Moxham of CATER 2 U, a locally-owned cooking and catering company, will be this year’s chef. The main entrée will be none other than the 4-H grand champion market steer raised […]
Let me begin with a big round of applause to a certain 17-year-old, the possibilities for whom have only just begun. Proud of you? Nothing this talented writer can come up could convey how my rewarded heart pounds for you. However, I doubt you will empathize with anything I’m writing […]
New innovations and ideas developed on the farm are contributing to local economies, boosting the agri-food industry, and offering more choices for the consumer. In 2006, the Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence was established to recognize and foster innovation in the agri-food industry. The five-year, $2.5-million program (now in […]
One of the wondrous things about this season is the bountiful harvest and all the good things you can make to eat (in case you didn’t know, eating is about my most favourite thing—right next to lying). My wife, the “Pearl of the Orient,” has been trying to discourage this […]
Peggy Revell FORT FRANCES—It’s been a positive first week of campaigning according to all four candidates vying for the Thunder Bay-Rainy River seat. “In all the campaigns I’ve been involved with, and it’s hard to know how many there really are in total, this has been the most positive in […]
Jessica George FORT FRANCES—With just over a year since the Times last caught up with Snow-Shoemaker’s Running Horse Ranch, Rhonda and Kim Shoemaker were pleased to announce much has happened over that span with regards to the rare Lac La Croix ponies, of which they have the largest herd in […]
Paige Desmond FORT FRANCES—Children make up an important part of any community. And in this community, some are facing more than your average, everyday life challenges. In Rainy River District right now, there are roughly 55 children and youths in foster care provided by Family and Children’s Services here. The […]
