It happened in the press box at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium. He was tallest man I’d ever seen in person. He was intimidating just to observe, and I wasn’t about to ask questions of a basketball player at a baseball game because, well, there was a baseball game to cover that […]
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By Robert Animikii Horton
Northern Reflections
Northern Reflections
For many, there are moments when the mind feels like a butterfly trapped in a hurricane. Fragile wings caught in roaring winds. Fighting to stay aloft against a storm that never seems to end. From an outside vantage point, the struggle can look invisible. Even gentle. The butterfly flutters. It […]
A columnist in the Globe and Mail asked a question of readers: “What would you be willing to sacrifice with the new Carney budget that was being voted on Monday?” It was a pertinent question because the budget proposes to create a major deficit by borrowing money while maintaining social […]
Last month we took a look at the importance of focus and took a few steps toward being able to focus well. This month we’ll take some more steps towards improving our ability to focus. It’s been said that having the ability to focus well is like a superpower. We’ve […]
DID YOU KNOW? Throughout Canada falls are the number one reason for injury, related death, hospitalization, and emergency department visits for older adults in Canada. In addition, Public Health Canada has reported that between 2010 and 2023, falls were the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and emergency department visits among […]
I am writing you this Moos from the big smoke – Toronto! I am here for a couple of days to attend a few meetings at Queen’s Park. I will be speaking on things like Abattoir Tax Classifications, Breeder Loan Programs and other important things that are pertinent to the […]
Sometimes mental health takes a dip this time of year as we ready for the inevitable fury of winter. I love a fresh snowfall on a sunny winter’s day, but winter also fills her bag of tricks with brutal winds that come with power outages, icy roads, frozen windshields and […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Downtown Fort Frances BIA and the Chamber of Commerce invite you to an official Christmas Tree Lighting in Rainy Lake Square starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday Nov. 21 with loads of fun family activities. “Join us as we celebrate lighting our 20 foot tall Christmas tree. […]
By Times Staff
Chief Lorraine Cobiness, long-serving leader of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation north of Kenora, has died. Cobiness, who was remembered for her compassion, strength, and dedication passed away on Nov. 10 at the age of 52, while serving her ninth consecutive term as chief of Niisaachewan, formerly the Dalles First Nation. “Chief […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The CWL of St. Mary’s Parish is hosting a Christmas Tea and Bazaar at St. Mary’s Parish 209 Victoria Ave. on Sunday Nov. 16 , 2-4 p.m. Admission $5, $2 children (under 7). Bake Table, crafts, mini draws, special draws, cookie draws, 50-50, silent auction, jewelry table, sewing […]
1970-2025 John Ray Hendrickson of Fort Frances, 55, passed away on November 9, 2025, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, after a short courageous battle with cancer. Born on October 22, 1970, in Kenora, Ontario, John lived a life marked by dedication to his family, a strong work ethic, and a deep […]
I’ve always been a fan of the poetry of Mary Oliver. Always seems unlikely, borders on hyperbole, as her first poem was published in 1963. Let’s say as long as I can remember admiring poetry, I remember Mary Oliver’s poems. Her beautifully simple view of life and the living of […]
