While all district farmers are praying for rain, those on hand for the Emo Agriculture Research Station’s annual open house last Tuesday evening hoped the rain would hold off just long enough to view the crops there—and it did. The tour, led by research technician Kim Jo Bliss, highlighted several […]
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Members of the Rainy River Regional Abattoir (RRRA) will be updated on the project’s progress at a general membership meeting in Barwick on Aug. 10. Plans to establish a district abattoir have been ongoing since the board of directors was selected in April. RRRA president Steve Loshaw noted three months […]
Riding a bicycle is not only a great form of exercise, but an environmentally-friendly form of transportation, which in an era of increasing gas prices with no end in sight, can hardly be faulted. But where one rides their bicycle is another matter entirely, and it appears more than a […]
Dear editor: In response to the “band” letter in the July 5 edition of the Times, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the music teachers at Fort Frances High School for the excellent job they’ve done over the many years in providing the students of this district […]
Dear Mr. Editor: Here’s a P.O.O.P. (Proud Of Our Parks) letter for people to think about. All too often it seems people find it easy to take pen to hand when it comes to criticizing, but where are their pens when it comes to voicing a little praise and appreciation? […]
Dear friends and supporters, I hope everyone is enjoying their summer holidays! God has blessed us with wonderful weather this year. I’m writing to you today because there are people in this district and community that aren’t able to enjoy the summer like the rest of us. They are turning […]
Dear editor, Another night to remember–July 1st fireworks in Fort Frances–2006! Wow! Thanks to many volunteers, we were privy to an outstanding display, lasting approximately twenty minutes, double last year’s duration. This year Peter Palmer from CanFire out of Sundown, Manitoba was the provider of the fireworks and organizer of […]
Dear editor: The Fourth of July (Independence Day in the U.S.) was a more complete success in Biwabik, Mn. (about 90 miles south of Fort Frances) because of the participation of the Fort Frances Highlanders. What a wonderful bagpipe band. They were the hit of the parade. The diversity of […]
Two Devlin anglers placed second and third at the FFCBC. Taking second was Doug McBride and partner Morgan Cadene, with a three day weigh-in of 53.76 lbs. Following close behind, Bill Godin and partner, Norm Lindsay took third with a weigh-in of 53.71. The first-place winners were Mark Libitka (Kenora), […]
The province is expanding deer and moose hunting opportunities as part of a sustainable wildlife management program, Natural Resources Minister David Ramsay announced Monday. “Expanding deer hunting opportunities will keep deer populations under control and also provide an economic boost to communities,” said Ramsay. “The moose regulation changes will improve […]
Around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Sioux Lookout OPP were dispatched to a report of a deceased person in Pelican Lake at the “town beach,” located on Wellington Street in Sioux Lookout. The deceased was identified as Matthew Quedent, 19, from Lac Seul First Nation. The investigation is continuing, but foul […]
The Ontario government is making northern communities safer, and increasing protection for the region’s forest resources, by investing $4.4 million in the forest fire management complex at Red Lake, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay announced Thursday. “The Red Lake staff quarters will keep fire response staff close at hand, making […]
