EVENTS CALENDAR There will be an opening and art walk of the wonderful windows along Scott St. on Friday, May 1 at 1 p.m. Join us at Rainy Lake Square and walk down the street as we officially recognize the Windows Alive project. Celebrate local artists’ work admire the vibrant […]
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My summer students started today, and, of course, it is rainy and cold. I am trying to find a positive spin on the weather because the girls are busy today with their onboarding forms and safety training. The system seems to change every year, so it always takes time to […]
Robert Animikii Horton writes a wonderful column titled “Northern Reflections” for The Times. I am especially fond of his piece “The Quiet Ceremony of Writing.” I cut out that particular column and taped it to the wall in my den, where I write. Every time I glance at this literary […]
On Friday night at the Ontario Community Newspaper Awards Hall of Fame banquet, I listened intently to one of the recipients, who is also a Canadian Armed Forces historian. His message was that it was important for newspapers to be vigilant and to always get to the truth. He related […]
Editor’s note: With this final instalment, Bob Dunn is retiring his exceptional sports column for The Times. We are deeply grateful to Bob for inviting readers into his distant replays and sharing the highlights of a storied career in Canadian sports journalism. His generous spirit, warm storytelling, and unmatched depth […]
By Robert Animikii Horton
The walls used to speak to me with a buzz of contrarian rebels. While making the city home for several years, the Madhouse in Thunder Bay made for an amazing place to reflect and write. However, it was not the ebb and flow of conversation nor the lively debate filling […]
Due to the mild winters of recent years, earwigs have successfully migrated north and established themselves in the yards and gardens of Northwestern Ontario. By far, earwigs seem to be the insect that makes humans cringe the most. When mentioned in conversation, even those that have never seen an earwig […]
Did you know? Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is next week. In addition, Public Safety Canada has developed an online version of a home emergency plan at www.getprepared.gc.ca. Quick fact of interest Here is a quick fact you might find interesting: The Canadian National Railroad Bridge (constructed in 1908), across […]
Lately, I seem to spend too much time pondering the concept of being elderly, and if I qualify. We like to label each other, that’s for sure, and no less when it comes to age – toddler, teen, millennials (who seem to me to get a bad rap), middle-aged, and […]
The 25th Emo Walleye Classic takes place May 21, 22 and 23. There are 33 teams signed up to date. This is always a fun filled tournament, enjoyed by anglers, the dedicated committee, volunteers and all spectators. To add to the fun there will be a corn hole tournament on […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Save the Date Town of Fort Frances Volunteer appreciation BBQ – Thursday, April 30th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre. Town Council and Town Employees will be throwing a barbecue inviting anyone who volunteers their time in the Town of Fort Frances to […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Rainy River Festival of the Performing Arts runs from March 26 to Apr. 24 for the full schedule visit ff-festival.com. Tour De Fort is hosting a concert featuring Americana Blues artist Sandra Bouza on April 27 at 7:30 p.m. tickets are available online at tourdefort.com and at […]
