Staff Tying into the spirit of Canada’s 150th birthday, “Then and Now” will be the theme of the 2017 spring art exhibit at the Fine Line Art Gallery here. Interested artists can do anything they want as long as it highlights something old and something new, said Fine Line co-op […]
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Duane Hicks With the Riverside Foundation for Health Care celebrating its 20th year, the local charity is requesting public feedback about how it’s doing and how it can improve moving forward. An open house was held at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Monday, with one to follow […]
Joey Payeur The legends were everywhere, the atmosphere was electric, and the passion for Canada’s game was omnipresent. Kenora hosted “Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada” last week–culminating in Saturday night’s SIJHL game between the Fort Frances Lakers and English River Miners before a sell-out crowd of more than 2,000 spectators. […]
Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances will be receiving $55,000 from the Moffat Family Fund this year to redistribute to local worthwhile causes, and is urging groups to submit applications to get a share of the pot. Applications for 2017 are available at the Civic Centre and online at […]
Staff A recent Valentine cookie charity campaign by Tess’ Kitchen here has raised $800 for two good causes. Tess Coish, who had been taking orders for heart-shaped Valentine cookies for $1 each, told the Times she collected $748 in sales. She also received some extra money people gave as tips. […]
Duane Hicks Jean Richards revealed “My Diva,” one-half of her project for the “Then and Now” exhibit coming up in April at the Fine Line Art Gallery. Those wondering what the other half will be will have to attend the open house April 28. The gallery is searching for artists […]
Joey Payeur Dave Black spotted a seed and figured he and his Grade 7-8 class at St. Francis School could make it bloom much bigger than intended. “It was an experiment in a science textbook,” said Black. “But they think on a lot smaller scale than I do.” The result […]
Nicholas Donaldson Organizers once again are hoping for pleasant weather for the 35th-annual Nestor Falls Winter Carnival set for March 3-5. Committee member Howard Dodd said he still remembers a few years ago when frigid weather cancelled some of the outdoor events. Dodd is expecting a good turnout this year–provided […]
Press Release Before the World Wide Web, there was the World Day of Prayer–an international event that has been connecting people in a meaningful way for almost a century. Despite being planned years in advance, World Day of Prayer services have a remarkable record for anticipating major events, like the […]
Duane Hicks The executive director of the Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope is troubled by a Feb. 3 Globe & Mail article indicating Canadian police dismiss an average of one out of every five sexual assault reports as unfounded. But Donna Kroocmo was more shocked to find the […]
Submitted byChristina GerulaAlanna The first meeting of the West Enders 4-H club took place at the Gerula residence in Rainy River. It was called to order by leader Kim Desserre at 10:05 a.m. and then we all recited the 4-H pledge. Next came roll call, which was “What is your […]
It is with great joy and sorrow that the family of Geraldine Veronica Byinton express her calling to Our Lord’s Kingdom on St. Valentine’s Day, which represents the celebration of love and affection. Gerri, as she preferred to be called, shared these qualities with everyone she came in contact with […]
