EVENTS CALENDAR Flora’s Walk is a fundraiser for perinatal mental illness. Taking place Tomorrow Friday May 9 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Starting at the Sorting Gap Marina. Help raise funds so women and families in the Rainy River District can receive live-saving therapy and other mental health support. See Northwest Ontario […]
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Whether a beginner or seasoned gardener the right tools make the job much easier. I recommend that you purchase the best quality tools that you can afford. While some tools may be considered a bit pricey, good quality is worth the price. I still have most of my best quality […]
For Michael Jordan, it was 23. For Babe Ruth, it was 3. For Jimmy Brown, it was 32. These were jersey numbers made famous by Hall of Fame athletes who didn’t play hockey, athletes instantly recognizable by just their numbers. Hockey’s was Number Nine… once upon a time. For ancient […]
To: The Honorable Sylvia Jones, Subject: Request for Transparency Regarding the Dismantling of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care We are writing this open letter on behalf of concerned members of our community to express our deep concern and confusion regarding Riverside Heath Care’s (“Riverside”) sudden and unexplained termination of […]
One of the things that we heard on Monday evening was that Prime Minister Mark Carney clearly stated that he would work for all Canadians. The two previous prime ministers made similar promises to Canadians but failed to live up to their promise. We will have to judge Mark Carney […]
Dear Editor: At what point will Township of Emo CAO Crystal Gray start fulfilling her statutory duties instead of misleading the public about their right to information on the municipality’s runaway spending to protect the homophobia of three old men? The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act […]
Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the Letter to the Editor from Mr. Judson, which was forwarded by Ken Kellar, Editor of the Fort Frances Times. In regard to Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) requests, as the Clerk of the Township of Emo, […]
Years ago I had the pleasure of coming to work at the mills in Fort Frances and International Falls. I met some terrific people and loved every minute of the trips to work there. I want Canadians to know that we love our Canadian neighbors and respect everything you believe […]
By Robert Horton
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Just as all roads led to Rome The gem in antiquity’s crown All currents and still waters Guide all waters to our town As dawn grows and paints the skies Before the sun’s stunning break Horizons guide the shimmer down To dance upon our lake And within each evening’s cadence […]
I must confess, I am old school when it comes to reading. I prefer the bound paper version over an e-book, though I do acknowledge the ease and simplicity of accessing books on a tablet. I can pack fifty books on my tablet when leaving home and free ups space […]
