My wife and I have been on the road for almost two weeks. When we departed, Rainy Lake was frozen solid, as were all the lakes from the Fort to Thunder Bay. The harbour in Thunder Bay was still frozen, as were bays across Lake Superior. Snowbanks in Wawa were […]
Features
There is a certain kind of story that feels older than memory. The more often it appears—across cultures, mediums, and generations—the more it seems like it has always existed. Not because it has remained unchanged, but because it keeps returning in new forms. Two clans stand opposed. Their conflict is […]
Book Review
Robert Animikii Horton
Robert Animikii Horton
To say we are living in interesting times feels like an understatement—one that would make Del Griffith (the lovable, overly talkative shower curtain ring salesman in the 1987 comedy Planes, Trains & Automobiles) nod in agreement. To the south, political noise echoes and bleeds into markets. Globally, trade relationships strain […]
A previous column indicated the benefits of earwigs in your garden. Although you may be disgusted by earwigs, remember they are considered beneficial insects, so they should only be treated as pests when their damage becomes excessive. This column offers some safe-to-humans-and-pets and effective methods to help you reduce their […]
Happy 30th wedding anniversary to Vince and Dayle Allen! The Allens celebrated this special event on May 4 — your many family members and friends send you wishes for many more anniversaries to follow! A happy 40th birthday to Mike Anderson. Mike celebrated this milestone on May 2. Sending you […]
Did you know? It’s Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week)! This year marks its 31st year, reminding Canadians that being prepared starts with understanding the risks around us. Taking the initiative to ensure you’re prepared to protect yourself and your family during an emergency includes having a basic emergency kit readily […]
Yesterday was Red Dress Day, observed every year on May 5 as a National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit people, a response of mourning and a demand for action. The Red Dress is a powerful visual symbol. The first colour used in […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts will hold its highlights concert on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Admission $5 per person. CMHA Fort Frances will host its annual Mental Health Week BBQ Wednesday May 6 starting at 11 a.m. no […]
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 […]
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 […]
