Ken Kellar Parker Galusha tested the edge of the metal he filed down to create his peg game during Confederation College’s “Explore the Trades” camp yesterday. The camp was held in the Fort Frances High School manufacturing room, and overseen by instructor Robert Guertin. Campers this week made metal dice […]
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Marc Stuempfle The first holes were drilled yesterday morning for the new accessible playground at the Devlin Ball Park, behind Carmody Field. Playgrounds-R-Us drilled holes for an “oodle swing” as part of Phase 1 of the project initiated by the Emo and District Lions Club which will also include a […]
“Avengers: Endgame” will be screened on Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Rainy Lake Square starting at 8:30 p.m. Free movie. Bring your own chair and snacks. The Watten Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual fish fry on Friday, Aug. 23 from 4-8 p.m. at Sunny Cove Camp. Admission is […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–The Ontario government has released the new sexual-education curriculum, replacing a much-criticized teaching plan brought in after the Progressive Conservatives took power last year. The province says the curriculum for Grades 1 to 8 has been updated following feedback from the public and consultation with experts. The […]
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Following a statement last week by federal NDP candidate for Thunder Bay–Rainy River, Yuk-Sem Won, charging the current Liberal government for its lack of support on the mill issue, MP Don Rusnak said the federal government is ready to assist but cannot force any owner of the mill to open […]
The Associated PressJoe Reedy Fred Gaudelli knew NBC would have to come up with something grand for this season’s “Sunday Night Football” opener since the NFL is celebrating its 100th anniversary. It didn’t take long for the show’s executive producer to arrive at something: Carrie Underwood came up with the […]
Summer reporterMarc Stuempfle Sight & Sound came out with a bang but the Fort Frances Braves were able to settle back down to advance to the Rainy River District Men’s Fastball League championship defeating the Wolves 6-1 in the east final. The Wolves’ John Desaulniers pelted a home run off […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario’s information and privacy commissioner says the government is going to court to prevent the release of Premier Doug Ford’s mandate letters to his cabinet ministers, which outline their key priorities. Former premier Kathleen Wynne began making those documents public in 2014, but the current government is […]
Some incorrect information was included in a cutline for a photo on page B1 of yesterday’s Times. The only car that was towed off the track was Carter Kinnear’s #23 car. James Lambert drove off the track himself, made a quick fix and was back out on for the next […]
The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–The Canadian Armed Forces is facing calls to drop what experts say is a reactive approach to racism and hate in the ranks, and instead launch a concentrated, proactive effort campaign to root out extremist beliefs and behaviours. The demand, including more training to identify and […]
The Associated Press BERLIN–Police say an 8-year-old boy took his mom’s car and went for a nighttime joyride on a highway in western Germany. Soest police said the boy’s mother called them early yesterday after she noticed that both her son and her VW Golf had disappeared. Mother and police […]
Alpacas were one of the many animals on display at the small animal barn during the Emo Fair this year. The baby chickens, rabbits, and ducks were a big hit with smaller children. Some of the animals owners were on hand at the barn to answer questions about their animals. […]
