Lydia Esther Wilson was born on March 30, 1936 in Carpenter Township, at her grandfather’s house, in the same room her father was born in, and was delivered by her grandmother. Lydia passed away on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. after suffering a […]
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I sit at my desk waiting for hope to resurface from the morning deluge of tragedy in the news, and it is difficult–so very difficult–to find the belief that our humanity hasn’t all but been annihilated. We blame Trump, or most of us do, with his narcissist madness. His politics […]
The lights symbolizing the stars came on first, then the more powerful lights lit up the new Rainy Lake Square last Thursday night. The grey and black sidewalks and entrances were welcoming. It was a preview to concert-goers attending the final concert “Rainy Lake 150” series on the 200 block […]
Aside from a few weeks in May and June when they show up in shallow water to spawn, crappies typically disappear in most waters across Sunset Country over the course of the summer. That’s a shame because they are fun to catch and great to eat. Fortunately for anglers, they […]
Submitted by Tyler Moffitt Autumn is here and the Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Service team members would like to share some important fire and life safety information you can embrace and practice. Smoke alarms •Working smoke alarms are required on every level of your home and outside all sleeping […]
I always am immensely impressed by the youth in Thunder Bay-Rainy River, particularly when it comes to being engaged in our community. I’ve had the opportunity to hear from young people in our riding through a variety of events, such as “Pizza and Politics” at the college, our “Canada 150 […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers will be gunning to put in a better defensive effort when they visit the Thunder Bay North Stars tonight. “We have to buy into our defensive game,” head coach and general manager Wayne Strachan said yesterday morning in an e-mailed response to the Times regarding […]
Emo held its first-ever “Run for the Donut” 5K on Saturday. Some 87 participants enjoyed the beautiful fall morning by running around Front Street and through the Lions Park before finishing near the pavilion in the park. Prizes and doughnut-shaped medals were awarded afterwards.
Staff Both Muskie boys’ volleyball teams returned from Dryden victorious in NorWOSSA action last Tuesday. The senior squad evened its record to 2-2 following a 3-1 win in the best-of-five showdown by scores of 25-19, 25-14, 21-25, and 25-20. “We had strong serving by a number of boys, but led […]
Submitted Muskie Emma Toriseva captured a bronze medal in helping the Grade 7/8 girls’ contingent to another team victory at the annual Turkey Trot Races in Dryden on Friday.
Dave Ogilvie Trent Wilson and Ashlyn Beck went stride for stride through Lions Park as they participated in the inaugural “Run for the Donut.” They topped the male and female divisions, respectively.
Staff Any good feelings stemming from the Muskie football team’s Homecoming win quickly were snuffed out this past Friday. The black-and-gold were trounced 64-14 by the East Kildonan Collegiate Reivers to drop to 2-3 in the Andy Currie Division (‘A’) with two games left in the regular season. Head coach […]
