Should we be ashamed of our colonial past? I would hope not. On my mother’s side of the family, her grandfather immigrated to Sprague, Man. from Norway and started to farm, clearing land and planting crops. On my father’s side, both my grandmother and grandfather were immigrants from Scotland who […]
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2017 is a special year. Across the country, people are celebrating the diversity and beauty of Canada. Whether it’s with family or with friends, this year is the perfect time to see more of our beautiful nation–and create special memories. I’d like to take this chance to wish everyone in […]
The third-annual Kenora Walleye Open took place over the long weekend on Lake of the Woods and a record 135 teams showed up to fish it. The weather was pretty good and the fish were biting, so it was a fun event for everybody who participated. JP Kennedy has a […]
By Tyler J. Moffitt Fire Chief/CEMC Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Service In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, here are the first 66 of 150 fire and life safety tips for you to embrace and share. 1. Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, […]
Although the weather could have co-operated a bit more for all the Canada Day celebrations across the district, it could have been a lot worse! As far as I know, all the events that were happening continued on despite the rain showers. Maddie and Marlee joined Charlie and Levi (the […]
With your newspaper this week is a special “Canada 150” edition produced by the Fort Frances Times. It is remarkable in the stories that unfold on each page. Our staff has been working on this edition for months and with the support of advertisers, the paper has gathered pictures of […]
I was recalling memorable Canada Day moments from my past, from childhood. The July 1 parade always was a big deal and as a family, we came to town to join the throng lining the streets to see the floats and horses and kiddies, as well as those tossing candy […]
Now that summer officially is here, the tournament fishing season across Sunset Country is about to get busy. While there have been a few walleye tournaments already, like the Dryden Walleye Masters on Wabigoon Lake and the Emo Walleye Classic on the Rainy River, the bass stuff has not started […]
There is an old saying, “What goes around, comes around.” Almost 60 years ago, when I was much younger, there were neighbourhood grocery stores on almost every corner in town. They served the neighbourhood and the families that owned the stores knew all of their customers by their first name. […]
It was great to be back in Thunder Bay-Rainy River recently and participate in some much-needed infrastructure announcements in our riding. These announcements are part of our government’s plan to invest in communities and improve the well-being of all Canadians. Specifically, the Government of Canada has committed to investing $186 […]
I hope our summer isn’t over already but the forecast sure isn’t looking all that summer-like. Although many people thought we were too dry, last week should have ended most of those fears. On Friday, for instance, my girls had our big work truck stuck out in our tile drained […]
I’m trying to teach myself the art of relaxing; to live in the moment. It is an acquired skill for me, doesn’t fall under my list of natural talents the way eating at the speed of light seemed to jump on to the list with no effort on my part. […]
