In tranquility, and with loved ones at his side, Moie Neilson slipped away on the morning of July 14, 2018 at Rainycrest, where he had resided for the past several months. He was born in Sifton Township on Dec. 4, 1919. Moie was the eldest of eight children born on […]
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It will be another busy weekend for bass anglers across the Sunset Country region with tournaments going on in both Kenora and Fort Frances. The 24th-annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is set to kick off tomorrow morning on Rainy Lake while up in Kenora, the Bronzeback Classic is taking […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The annual Nevin Bonot Golf Tournament is set to go this weekend (July 21). Registration fee is $70 for a four person team. Price includes bus service, green fees and a prime rib supper. • • • The Emo Legion will hosts its always popular ” Country Jam ” this […]
The middle of July has arrived. Time is just ticking along. The weather is mostly fabulous! We are down to our last 120 acres of hay but it will be a slow week since I will be out of town for a few days. I am somewhat looking forward to […]
It is with deep sadness and loss, the family of John Paul Michael Adair announces his sudden passing on July 3, 2018 in Edmonton, Alta. John was born Oct. 8, 1962 in Toronto, Ont. He was adopted by the Adair family as a small child, where he became the youngest […]
A week of celebration focusing on the diversity of our community was a resounding success. Borderland Pride must be commended for their effort this year. Hopefully the community will embrace the celebration for future years. From the infancy of an idea to the culmination of a transborder walk to a […]
Dear editor, I was dismayed when I read the news that Doug Ford will be scrapping Ontario’s new LGBTQ friendly sex-ed curriculum, during Pride Week, after already failing to show up for the Toronto Pride Parade. If we had any doubts about Ford’s homophobia, let them be laid to rest. […]
Dear editor, Good day, sir. I was reading last week’s Fort Frances Times and checking out all the various happenings, and some of these things with all the letters and numbers looked quite interesting to me. I was thinking it was some totally new invention. But then looking closer, I […]
Today, less than 17 percent of jobs in Canada are found in manufacturing products. Technology changes in manufacturing have reduced the need for people. Technology and services are the fastest growing job areas of the economy. Where does Rainy River District’s future lie? Dave Kircher proposed to the Economic Development […]
Local rock band, “Kings of None,” will perform today from 6-8 p.m. on the stage at the Rainy Lake Square. Free concert. Bring a chair. Everyone welcome. The next barn concert at Cornell Farms in La Vallee will feature Pat Temple and the Hi-Lo Players today starting at 7:30 p.m. […]
How many people are tired of the same old picnics items? Do memories of bland potato salads and boring sandwiches persuade you to buy fast food or, worse yet, keep you locked indoors? Whether it’s a romantic picnic for two or a family outing, easy-to-prepare gourmet ideas will liven up […]
During the 2015 election campaign, I went door-to-door in Thunder Bay-Rainy River to hear directly from you about your priorities for our community. One thing I heard over and over was the need to invest in local infrastructure. Infrastructure is the bedrock of strong communities, and it has the power […]
