Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is seeking nominations for the 2012 FCC Rosemary Davis Award, which honours women who are active leaders in Canadian agriculture. These women are role models for the rest of us, and give of themselves in their communities and beyond. FCC is looking for five women who […]
I certainly can’t remember too many Christmases were you could wear a light jacket and then a rain jacket on Boxing Day. It was a nice to see the snow for Christmas, but it certainly didn’t last too long. Alas, the mild weather played havoc with the beautiful ice candles […]
When you think about fishing options, we have not shortage of opportunities across Sunset Country.Although I spend most of my time chasing bass and walleye, I do try to get a few days in throughout each season for other species, as well. Last week, for instance, I spent a day […]
The New Year is upon us, and with it comes a sense of renewal as we look forward to 2012 and the opportunities it brings. While the 2011 election brought change to Queen’s Park, and with it a desire for parties to work together, there have been some bumps along […]
Even though it won’t officially be a year as the sports reporter at the Fort Frances Times for me until the end of January, I’ve already covered a smorgasbord of activities during the course of 2011. So with many things taking place here, what has stood out from all of […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Gushulak, 80, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont., on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. Bill was born Oct. 4, 1931 in Sundown, Man. to the late Michael and Alice Gushulak. Dad left school at an early […]
Together, we celebrate the life of David John Mainville, our beloved father, son, brother, and friend, who passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2011. He was born Sept. 16, 1972. Dave leaves behind his daughter, Larrissa; mother, Patricia (Doug) Lee; father, Mike (Deb) Mainville; two brothers, Duane Mainville and Darren (Alonia) […]
Will Labovitch Dear editor: I want to thank the Fort Frances Times personally for my previous letters. But while the year of chaotic Canadian elections finally is over, the American election year is just beginning and there are two Minnesota politicians to keep an eye on. Chip Cravaack is the […]
Mary Croswell Dear editor: What is good sportsmanship? Good sportsmanship is when teammates, opponents, coaches, parents, and officials treat each other with respect. Displaying good sportsmanship isn’t always easy; it can be tough to congratulate the opposing team after losing a close or important game. Our local arenas are buzzing […]
Irene Gerula Dear editor: Hunting season finally is over and I read (and hear) there are a lot of people who feel the same way I do. Imagine seven whole weeks of hunting and not even one week of open season on hunters who prowl around in the fields with […]
Nick Wihnan Dear editor: I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and to thank this community, mayor, and council for bestowing the title of Citizen of the Year upon me. I am forever grateful and humbled by this very special honour. I […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Anne Dutka announces her passing on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. Mary Anne was born Aug. 5, 1932 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Albert and Angeline Delaurier. She was the eldest of four […]
