At Monday night’s council meeting, Coun. Dave Bourgeault suggested council look into sending financial assistance to the victims of the fires in British Columbia. “There are all sorts of people who lost homes who aren’t insured,” Coun. Bourgeault said. “I just wonder if there’s anything we can do as a […]
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With work progressing on the new dam on Footprint Lake, with any problems stemming from the project seemingly resolved, attention is turning back to the more complex situation surrounding the dam below Esox Lake. “There’s nothing new,” said Rachel Hill of the Ministry of Natural Resources. “We’re planning an open […]
It was a Legion funeral for our good neighbour and friend Arthur Bonot, who passed away at La Verendrye Hospital Wednesday morning after a long struggle with diabetes and its complications. Both Art and his late wife, Dorothy, were our “across the back yard” neighbours, frequently visiting and enjoying each […]
Since it was first reported in the Times last week that the Rainy River District would be removed from the federal Kenora riding and joined to the Thunder Bay-Atikokan riding, the reality of the decision is starting to settle in—even if it is tough to accept. “I can’t be anything […]
I am pleased to report to you that we have a new family member, and although it’s only for six months, I already know that saying good-bye will be difficult. Sarah Dhillon from Adelaide, Australia arrived Aug. 15 after travelling 68 hours to reach her destination in Devlin. Due to […]
It was a wheelie-poppin’ good time during this past Saturday’s regular action from the Borderland Racing Association at Emo Speedway. Approximately 20 riders total in three divisions participated in bicycle races put on at the speedway during its intermission break. Hunter Calder won the Tykes on Trikes (five-and-under) category, with […]
Our summers are so short we try to cram in as many activities as we can, with families visiting from far and near. The scattered showers grew some beautiful gardens in the district, while some others, where showers were missed, dried up. That best of all pie fruit—blueberries—grew a bountiful […]
Saturday is the day Winnie the Pooh lives for every year at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market. Once again it is Bulk Honey Day, so be sure to bring your pails, jars, bottles, cans or anything else to hold the sweet confection. Rick Neilson, of Barwick, will be at the […]
There’s a sweet smell permeating the Naicatchewenin First Nation on Northwest Bay these days. Actually there are two. One is the scent of western red cedar, which thanks to the initiative of people like Tony Marinaro, has also brought in another—the smell of success. Marinaro is the director of operations […]
Local artist Linda Lovisa is bringing art into classrooms around the district, but not during art class. This past spring, Lovisa taught students in Grade 4 at Atikokan’s North Star School about rocks and minerals. Her tools are paper, glue, pencils, sand of various colours and coarseness, and her son’s […]
“Free Viagra delivered!” “Fat-busting seaweed pills!” “Talk to live girls today!” Spam needs no introduction to those who use e-mail regularly. No, this isn’t the artery-clogging dubious lunch meat product we’re discussing. It’s the inbox-clogging junk mail that virtually anyone with an e-mail address knows about. I have a friend […]
Talk about needing a holiday to recover from your holidays. Two weeks of barnstorming my home province of Alberta was a time to remember, what with getting to be best man at my brother’s wedding in Edmonton (whassup, Scott?), and then spending a week in Calgary visiting friends (and trying […]
