I’ve been to the Summer Olympics twice, and I’ve been to Paris twice, but never both at the same time. Since it won’t happen when the 33rd Games begin next week, and since it is exactly 100 years between Paris Olympics, I’ve probably missed my chance. So I’ll be content […]
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Life Coach’s Corner
By Liz Adam
Special to the Times
By Liz Adam
Special to the Times
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” Henry James For most of us, summer is such an enjoyable sweet time of year—morning, afternoon and evening. The bugs can definitely be pesky but the warm sunshine and things like watermelon […]
Middle of July has arrived and I barely started haying. The nice weather last week was welcome and long over-due. We made some hay and hoped we would miss the rain they were talking about for Saturday, so we went ahead and cut. Instead, we seem to be in the […]
Aaron Joel Calder, a cherished soul known for his kind, compassionate heart, infectious laugh and a smile that lit up the room, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, after a brief illness. Born to Stan and Vicki Calder on July 12, 1979, Aaron was the beacon to all who […]
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Lorraine Diane Hasbargen (Neilson), 73, at her home in Stratton, Ontario, on July 15, 2024, after a brief but painful struggle with cancer. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Bizhiw (Lynx) NdoodemDecember 10, 1946 – July 14, 2024 Expectedly, our beloved, sweet, loving Mother has passed on peacefully to a better place, at home with her family by her side. Our Mother’s wish was to be in the comforts of her home in Naotkamegwanning to prepare for her Journey. […]
The following is an excerpt from a letter written by MP Marcus Powlowski, dated July 15, 2024 The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, P.C., M.P. Minister Public Safety The Honourable Minster Jean-Yves Duclos P.C., M.P. Minister of Public Services and Procurement The Honourable Mélanie Joly, P.C., M.P. Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
We were sitting in the office a few weeks back and were discussing the problem of doctor shortages in the Rainy River District. There were three new residents in the district having family doctors in Newfoundland and British Columbia. They all were taking prescribed medicine and were wondering about the […]
Here is an update on LaVallee Seniors events. These events are made possible due to the recent funding approved for residents 55 plus. The events are open to everyone: A date has been set for a trip to Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre (The Mounds) on July 24. The outing offers free […]
It was March 3, 2003, when rainy River first learned about the Great Beaver of Rainy River, in the pages of the Rainy River Record… British Columbia may have its Bigfoot and Scotland its Loch Ness Monster, but closer to home, Rainy River has its own illusive celebrity—the Great Beaver. […]
The RCMP Musical Ride will take place Wednesday, July 17 at 7 p.m. at the Emo Fairgrounds.Admission is a freewill donation, with all proceeds being donated to the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society for fairground improvements. Show starts at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. The evening will feature performances […]
Scott Street Mall Days are back! Thursday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Scott Street. Loads of activities for the whole family. Great deals and lots of fun! Local vendors, street food, vintage car show, dunk tank, face painting, prizes and more! Dunk tank donations to go […]
