Through Treaty #3, that was signed by the Saulteaux band of the Ojibwa people and the Government of Canada In 1873, not one indigenous person had to fight in either world war. And yet nearly 40 men from Rainy River First Nations (RRFN) left the community to protect their land. […]
News
Sam Odrowski
Some Sister Kennedy Centre users have been very vocal with their concerns around its potential relocation to the town’s recently vacated daycare facility. But Mayor June Caul told the Times she would like to stress that no decision has yet been made and the topic won’t be discussed until the […]
Ken Kellar
It was a dark and spooky night, and it was wildly successful to boot. The annual “Trunk-or-Treat,” held in the parking lot at the Fort Frances Public Library by the “Project Safe Halloween” committee, was jammed full of trunks handing out all kinds of treats to the ghouls, goblins, witches, […]
Ken Kellar
A local organization is leading the charge against woman abuse this month. Riverside Community Counselling Services, a program of Riverside Health Care, kicked off their annual “Shine the Light” campaign with a flag raising at the civic centre on Friday. Jacquee Loerzel is the Community Family Violence Counsellor at Riverside […]
Sam Odrowski
Local health services are set to receive a small boost in funding. Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford visited the district on Friday to announce that the province is investing $260,000 in Riverside Healthcare to address its funding challenges. The local investment is part of $68 million being distributed to 66 […]
Sam Odrowski
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre recently partnered with Sudbury’s Science North to bring a special installation to the community. The “Northern THINK Hub,” which is modelled after the popular THINK visitor experience at Science North, was launched at the library last Friday. The interactive exhibit allows visitors to […]
Press Release
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, Grand Chief of Treaty #3 says it’s important for everyone to learn about the treaty relationship between First Nations and the Crown during the fourth annual Treaty Recognition Week (Nov. 3-9). Treaties Recognition Week is the first week of November and was introduced in 2016 to honour […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The men and boys of the district Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Emo Legion, Saturday Nov. 16 at 8 a.m. Come for delicious breakfast and enjoy fellowship with old and new friends. Chris Vieira pastor of the Calvary Baptist church in Emo will be the guest speaker. Men and boys […]
Jamie Mountain Terry and Barb Ogden, centre, were honoured for all of their contributions to the Muskie boys’ hockey team over the years in a special pre-game ceremony ahead of Fort High’s 4-3 win over the Thunder Bay Midget ‘AAA’ Kings on Saturday night at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Jamie Mountain Connor Ivall looked on as Braydon Holmes bumped the ball into the air during the third set of the Rainy River Owl senior boys’ volleyball team’s season-ending 3-0 loss to the Atikokan Voyageurs in NorWOSSA ‘A’ action on Halloween at RRHS.
Jamie Mountain MacKenzie Flett, clad in a pink jersey for the Fort Frances Lakers’ “Pink The Rink” night in honour of breast cancer awareness, turned up ice with the puck during the second period of the hosts’ 5-1 loss to the league-leading Thunder Bay North Stars in SIJHL action on […]
Jamie Mountain Muskie Nolan Mann cut in on goal for a scoring chance while he was hounded by a pair of Thunder Bay Midget ‘AAA’ Kings’ defenders during the first period of Fort High’s 4-3 win in Game 2 of the three-game exhibition series on Saturday night at the Ice […]
