To the editor, My wife, Pheroza, and I have just returned to Minneapolis after a wonderful visit to the communities of International Falls and Fort Frances, and I wanted to publicly thank you for treating us so kindly during our visit. And what a visit it was! We traveled back […]
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To the editor: I was very dismayed and upset to see how little coverage was reported upon in the Wednesday, July 3 edition of the Fort Frances Times concerning the second-annual Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Festival, which took place on July 1. Other than one small black-and-white photo on an […]
Every hockey tournament, every concert, every community festival has a financial benefit to the community. Outside participation in these activities either as a participant or a spectator contributes to the financial well-being of communities in Rainy River District. The Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Festival coupled with the “Pulling for Peace” […]
Norma Jean Jordan, age 52, of Lac La Croix First Nation passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2013 in International Falls, Minnesota. She was born on Sept. 17, 1961 of Fort Frances, Ontario. She loved being with family and friends. Norma Jean enjoyed being outdoors, attending pow-wows and dancing. She […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jackie Schurg Cooper announces his passing on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Jack was born Sept. 22, 1936 in Emo, Ont. He was raised and attended schools in Kenora, Ont. Then as a young […]
This past week, I had the opportunity to interview students from across the region for a summer position in my constituency offices. Having posted the position in late June, and not having previous opportunities to hire students, I was not sure of the quantity or level of interest of the […]
It is a Friday morning, and the sun and the rain keep drifting across the sky. The forecast calls for a mixture of sun and rain all day. As I sit in the sunroom of our cabin, I can’t help but think of the tune “Circle of Life” from the […]
I’m hoping everyone was able to enjoy a very beautiful Canada Day! Those of you who know me well know I’m a huge fan of our great country—and my office is themed after it! I likely have as much Canadian collectibles now as I did cows! • • • My […]
The Rainy River Valley Food for All committee is a group of individuals and representatives of organizations associated with agriculture and community health who hope to improve the awareness and economics of locally-produced foods in the Rainy River Valley by fostering more effective direct marketing, education, and promotion. In addition […]
Gardening is a promise. I can’t think of a better way to describe it. I don’t know if anyone else has said that before me, but I’m saying it now. We scour seed catalogues in early spring and examine seed racks at every second store. We start seeds inside, making […]
I’ve tried my hand at many different sports over the years, but one athletic endeavour I hadn’t had a chance to take part in was squash. I’m not sure why that is to, be honest with you, as it’s always something I’ve wanted to try but never have. In fact, […]
