It’s something that has turned into an annual tradition for me—all my buddies’ girlfriends e-mail me wondering about Christmas gifts to get their loved ones who like to fish and hunt. I’m actually getting pretty good at throwing options around, so here are my best ideas for this year for […]
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It’s certainly hard to believe we are near mid-December and our weather has been incredible. Last year at this time, we were moving snow continually. The only thing that worries me about this is how bad will we pay for it later? I certainly know we need a bit more […]
Steve Latimer Dear editor: I can’t stop smiling after reading “Here’s why we shoot deer in the wild” in last week’s Times. That was a well-written, entertaining, and humorous story. The author, who wishes to remain anonymous, is a very talented writer and can certainly write a story that draws […]
Pat Dakin Dear editor: St. Mary’s Church on Sunday was the setting for “Mary, Did You Know?”—a most uplifting cantata. Three soloists opened the show and put everyone into the Christmas spirit, and opened my hear and mind for the cantata which followed. In spite of a request to refrain […]
Anne-Marie Armstrong Dear Mike: It is with a humble but grateful heart that this letter is being written. The Christmas season can be a very hectic time with scurrying about to buy gifts, decorate, prepare food, and attend concerts and parties. We also are constantly being reminded how Christ is […]
Kalan Kielczewski Dear editor: Although the fate of the “Nelson Street Park” is still undetermined, I would like to thank all the 807 people who took the time to sign our petition and wanted to help support our cause. I also would like to thank my friends, family, neighbours, and […]
The Hon. Justice Marc L. Bode Editor’s note: The following letter, dated Dec. 7, was sent to Barb Morgan, president of the District of Rainy River Law Library Association, in response to her letter to the editor in last week’s issue of the Times. Dear Miss Morgan: I have your […]
It is with great sadness that the family of John Lengyel announces his passing on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. Dad passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Dad went to be with Mom in Heaven two weeks after her […]
This past weekend marked the first time in months that I’ve not been in the woods or on the water for at least part of a weekend. I was down in St. Paul, Mn. to check out the annual Ice Show, which showcases everything imaginable in the world of ice-fishing. […]
Imagine, for a moment, that instead of going to the Miami Heat a year ago, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and Dwayne Wade elected to join forces and play for the L.A. Clippers. In an instance, the lowly Clippers would become the in-team not only in the entire NBA but also […]
How do you know a disaster when you see one? Well, a pretty good sign is that the Red Cross is on the scene handing out food, blankets, and clothing as well as providing first aid. This past week, the Red Cross was in the Attawapiskat First Nation, which was […]
As we approach the Christmas season and the start of another year, it is a time to reflect on the past one. I’m left with a feeling that across the district—from Atikokan to Rainy River to Nestor Falls—there today exists an air of optimism. Prospecting, gold exploration, and gold mining […]
