Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The annual $1,000 Christmas dance held Saturday night at the Emo Legion was well-attended and fun for all! Perhaps the happiest person of all was Roger Allan, who was the lucky winner of the $1,000 draw. The Legion’s monthly 50/50 draw also was held that night, with […]
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Nicholas Donaldson Some students at Fort Frances High School are taking a tasting trip around the world this semester–all from the comfort of their classroom. The Grade 11 “Food and Culture” course, being taught by Shannon Westover, has been allowing students to try their hand at making a wide variety […]
Duane Hicks Go jump in the lake! The annual “Polar Plunge,” organized by the Voyageur Lions Club of Fort Frances, is in the works for New Year’s Day and it’s not too late for participants to sign up. The event once again will be held Jan. 1 on Sand Bay […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board approved its 2018 annual budget of $22.95 million at the regular board meeting held Dec. 14. The overall budget reflects an increase of 1.65 percent in costs to the municipalities. The 2018 approved budget is reflected below: •Ontario Works–$2.95 million […]
Press Release The Northwest Catholic District School Board elected a chair and vice-chair at its annual meeting held Dec. 8. Trustee David Sharp, who lives in Stratton and has served as a trustee with the board since 2014, was re-elected as chair. “I am honoured to serve as chair of […]
Nicholas Donaldson Anglers now have an added choice locally when buying their supplies. Westside Bait & Tackle opened for business Saturday morning at its location on Highway 11/71 just west of Fort Frances. “There hasn’t been a bait store in the west end for 20-30 years so we decided to […]
Press Release As part of a short-term solution to ongoing long-range planning of homelessness services here in Rainy River District, a temporary “pop-up” out-of-the-cold shelter will be opened at the Apostolic Way Church on the corner of Church Street and Victoria Avenue. Beginning early in the new year, the church […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent Christmas came early for the residents of the Golden Age Manor in Emo on Saturday evening when the Emo and District Lions Club treated them to a delicious supper. More than 45 people were served turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, carrots, salad, and dessert. As well, members from […]
Press Release Canadian Blood Services is calling on eligible blood donors to help fill 35,000 appointments by Jan. 6 to ensure Canadian patients continue to have access to the blood and blood products they need over the holidays. Blood collection centres will be open on Boxing Day and New Year’s […]
Press Release Noront Resources Ltd. has announced former Kenora MP Greg Rickford is stepping down from the Noront board of directors effective today (Dec. 20). Rickford recently won the Progressive Conservative nomination for Kenora-Rainy River riding for the next provincial election and wishes to focus his energy on the upcoming […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Canada’s major wireless carriers are apologizing for long customer service wait times as customers look to cash in on limited time promotional offers. Numerous Facebook, Twitter and chat room commenters are reporting two- to three-hour wait times for call centres and online chats. Rogers, Fido, […]
Due to a miscommunication among staff, an incorrect cutline caption appeared on page A3 of Wednesday’s Times. The caption should have read, “Sombre vigil,” not “Sombre Individual.” The Times regrets any confusion or disappointment this error may have caused.
