The Canadian PressBob Weber Canada appears poised to rack up a climate-change win, says a recent government report submitted to the United Nations. The federal report filed last month says Canada is on track to meet one of its crucial climate-change commitments–generating at least 90 per cent of non-industrial electricity […]
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Students from Mrs. Harris and Mr. Cousineau’s classes celebrated their 100th day of class for this school year yesterday at St Mary School. Students decorated party bags and made custom beaded bookmarks to mark the milestone day of the year. -Ken Kellar photo
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There was no shortage of excitement at Fort High on Tuesday. Three of the four Muskie court sports teams came away with wins in NorWOSSA action against the visiting Kenora Broncos. Ethan Barker sunk a jump shot at the buzzer to lift the Muskie junior boys’ basketball team to a […]
The article “Loads of fun events planned for Family Day” in Wednesday’s edition of the Times stated that the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre would be open for activities on Family Day (Feb. 17). According to library staff, while this was originally the intention, due to unforseen circumstances, the […]
Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
Two country jams are on tap for the next couple of weeks. The Barwick Jam will be held in the Barwick Hall on Feb. 15. Admission to this event will be $5 and will include the entertainment plus a light lunch and some tea/coffee, pop or water. Come out for […]
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Offence was aplenty for the Muskie girls’ hockey team during their annual “Seniors Night” game here on Tuesday night. The Muskies rode the strength of a three-goal outburst in the first period to a 7-2 rout of the Sioux Lookout Warriors in NorWOSSA action at the Ice For Kids Arena. […]
The Canadian Press WHITBY, Ont.–Police say a man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly beating an elderly man with a crowbar in Whitby, Ont. Durham regional police say the two men both rented rooms in the same home. They say the accused entered the man’s room on Saturday […]
Sam Odrowski
The Family Centre–located in the Volunteer Bureau on Fourth Street–has expanded to the entire hall, where it hosts people throughout the day in need of warmth, a hot meal, and adequate clothing. The Centre, which is separate from the Warming Centre at the Apostolic Way Church, is well attended and […]
Family Day is almost here. Time to pack up the kids, and have some fun together throughout the Rainy River District. This year, the holiday lands on Monday, Feb. 17, and a variety of local groups have been busy organizing events and activities. On the calendar this year are: The […]
The Canadian Press VANCOUVER–The federal government will give $1 million each to three companies developing technologies to address plastic waste from food packaging and construction. Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced the winners of his government’s plastics innovation challenge, which is part of its plan to ban many single-use plastics by […]
Audery Livingstone, left, watched as Mary King helped Lillian Pearson select the best card to play, while Darleen Begin and Bill Nicolson looked on as they played Bridge at the Seniors Centre last Friday. King helps facilitate the “Introduction to Bridge” events each Friday from 10 a.m. until noon. -Sam […]
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It’s time to celebrate your local businesses. The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce will be holding its 23rd annual Business Awards tonight at the Copper River Inn. The night is set to begin at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails, with dinner being served at 7:00 p.m. The event will also feature […]
