Nicholas Donaldson Couchiching First Nation is bringing in Shy-anne Hovorka for a community visit and free concert next Wednesday (March 15). Organizer Dave Savard told the Times this is one way Couchiching is trying to develop music and the arts for the entire community. The day will begin with a […]
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Press Release The Public Appointments Secretariat of the Province of Ontario, by an Order-in-Council, has appointed Gil Labine as the new chair of the board of directors of the North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), effective Feb. 22. His appointment comes following the departure of Joy Warkentin, who completed […]
Nicholas Donaldson The annual 4-H awards night was held Friday at the Millennium Hall in Stratton. Almost 40 district 4-H members were on hand, along with more than 80 parents, siblings, and guests. Following a meal prepared by Gary and Colleen Jolicouer from the Country Corner Cafe in Stratton, the […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent For everyone looking forward to “spring,” there’s some sure signs in the air that it’s coming. Registration for Emo Youth Soccer–open to boys and girls from pre-school to Grade 8–continues tomorrow (March 9) from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Emo-La Vallee Community Centre. The cost is $45 for […]
Nicholas Donaldson “Am I Being Unfair to You?” was the topic of this year’s World Day of Prayer service held at the Church of the Holy Spirit here Friday. The service featured readers sharing women’s stories about hardships in The Philippines and a reflection on the similar non-denominational gatherings held […]
Duane Hicks The current budget discussions between the town and library have been necessitated by the recent MPAC reassessment, which has forced the town to trim its budget across the board. Before 2017 even started, the town had lost $13 million in assessment, equalling a loss of $210,000 in tax […]
Duane Hicks As library and town representatives met yesterday to discuss potential ways to reduce the library’s budget this year, council is being asked to be mindful of how well-used the library is and what it does for the community. “Money matters aside, the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre […]
With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Leonard Morrison, 78, formerly of Big Grassy First Nation, on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Leonard was born on Dec. 12, 1938 on Miles Island (Lake of the Woods) to Thomas and […]
Margaret Edith (Cooke) Weatherbee, 94, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Margaret was born on May 15, 1922 in Devlin, Ont., and was raised on the family farm. She was hard-working and had a kind […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Sylvia Selman (nee Archutick) announces her passing on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Sylvia (“Sally∏) was born on Aug. 20, 1932. She spent most of her life living in North Branch, Stratton, and Barwick, and then spent her last couple of years […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Margaret Peterson, 92, of Rainy River, Ont. on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River. Margaret was born on April 24, 1924 in Rainy River to Arthur and Margaret Ricci. She was united in marriage to Roy […]
It is with love and saddened hearts that we remember a life well-lived. Margaret Hawthorne passed away quietly, at the age of 96, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Her life began on Sept. 28 1920 in Winnipeg, Man., the eldest […]
