Canada has been chosen as a replacement wild-card entry for the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals in September. The International Tennis Federation announced Thursday that Canada would receive the berth as the highest-ranked losing nation at this year’s qualifiers. The vacancy was created after the recent suspension of […]
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Last night Twin Flames treated concert goers to a great show at the Townshend Theatre. Their stories and music took the audience on a roller coaster ride of emotions of uproars of laughter to sorrow. The audience also learned many words in Inuktitut. Learn more about Tour de Fort’s next […]
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As the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, Westland Insurance is showing its support for the Ukrainian people by donating $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support its humanitarian efforts.“This is not just a conflict for the Ukrainian people, and there’s an urgent need for people around the world […]
Dear editor: On Monday, I brought forward proposals to improve diversity on Council in Fort Frances and remove barriers which prevent working-age people, low-income people, and Indigenous citizens from participating on Council. This is important in the lead-up to the municipal election. These proposals were rejected by all 6 other […]
Dear editor, I am very disappointed to read the comments and descriptions of Council from one of our team members following Monday evening’s meeting. Every member agreed with the concept of removing barriers for a more diverse Council. I have always included and promoted relationships with all people in our […]
“If you talk the talk, you must walk the walk.” But in Canada, our politicians have a history of shortchanging the military and claiming that defence spending is growing. President Trump tried to embarrass Justin Trudeau into spending 2 per cent of GDP to meet Canada’s commitment to NATO. It […]
There is never a shortage of lies…er I mean fishing information at the Debating Table in the Bakery in Rainy River. Even the restricted attendance due to the pandemic cannot restrict the free flow of information on this vital topic. With ice-out nearly upon us a review of the winter […]
March 21 is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. On that day in 1960, in South Africa, police opened fire on a peaceful demonstration against apartheid, killing 69 and injuring 180. In 1966, the United Nations General Assembly called on all nations to focus on change, to double […]
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Special to the Times
BEV Battery Electric Vehicle PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle ICE Internal Combustion Engine With fuel prices seemingly on a never-ending upwards trajectory, many people are asking themselves if their next vehicle should be a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). As with many things in life, the answer is “It […]
Local gardening experts Stacey Fuhrer, Simeon Nussbaumer, Rachel Nussbaumer and Karis Fuhrer have launched a three-part gar- dening seminar at Emo Feeds. The packed house spent Saturday morning leaning about gardening basics. Future classes will focus on advanced techniques, as well as harvesting and preserving food. – Megan Walchuk photo
Welcome to the middle of March and hearing that we are going to have some warmer weather this week makes me feel great. These last couple mornings were not feeling too spring like! I am waiting on my last four to calve well I am not sure I am waiting […]
