By the end of the year, Alberton will be well on its way to having an effective management plan in place to deal with any natural or man-made disasters. At its regular meeting last Wednesday, Alberton council was presented with an explanation of the new government regulations that came into […]
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Dear sir: I would like to comment on your editorial in the Times of Wednesday, Feb. 11. The “gentle wrist slap” seemed to me more like a poke in the eye of our new mayor. While it is true he has only one vote, as do the councillors, it is […]
The 908 Rainy Lake Air Cadets held a change-of-command ceremony last Wednesday in the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium. Second Lt. Blaine Frenette, who has led the squadron since its inception last year, stepped down as commanding officer. Following in his footsteps was Second Lt. Kevin Elliott, who most recently was […]
Dear editor, I find some disturbing issues in last week’s Fort Frances Times editorial about Mayor Onichuk allegedly “taking the wrong tack” and “leading as if he’s the boss.” Frankly, if Mayor Onichuk tells any media the financial situation as it is when asked, I believe, we, as taxpayers, expect […]
The local Senior boys’ bowling team has qualified for the provincials in Timmins on March 13-14 after capturing gold at the zone round of the “4 Steps to Stardom” tournament last weekend in Dryden. The team, coached by Rick Stamarski, features Jonathon Wood, Sheldon Legaree, Andrew Stamarski, Jeff Watts, and […]
The Citizens for Backus/AB based in International Falls continue to do their best to bring fresh, new entertainment to the area and this week’s offering is a country duo called the Hewitt Sisters. The sisters—18-year-old Katrice and 16-year-old Ashlee—play a mix of old and new country, including George Strait, Patsy […]
Newspapers are in constant need of feedback. Our reporters are provided the opportunity to go out and learn about life and the happenings in Rainy River District. Those chances to hear stories from individuals and families are what create a community newspaper. Heritage Canada, through its publications assistance program, has […]
Have you ever had the urge to sound off or vent your joy, frustration, excitement, or indifference about some subject matter? Or had information you wanted to share with your friends and family that just couldn’t wait until the annual Christmas newsletter? Well, rejoice, for blogging has arrived—and it […]
The Pine Grosbeak is truly a northern bird. It breeds all around the pole—in North America, Europe, and Asia. Even in winter, it stays well to the north, perhaps venturing only as far south as southern Ontario. Sometimes large numbers move south and other times only a few. Apparently this […]
I was 12 when Dad moved us back to Fort Frances while he helped build the No. 3 grinder room on Mowat Avenue before beginning on a new house for us across the tracks on Portage Avenue—long before the CNR subway was created. So my memory of those years and […]
As town council and management work to find ways to trim a $2-million shortfall in the 2004 budget, a special committee of the whole meeting was held yesterday afternoon to get councillors’ input on how much of a tax increase may be acceptable to residential taxpayers. But after much discussion, […]
Do you find yourself forgetting things? Well, much of this might be related to stress in the workplace, says the executive director of the Kenora-Rainy River branch of the Alzheimer Society. So Margaret Schonewille is encouraging all area businesses to take it easy for “Stress Down Friday” this Friday (Feb. […]
