Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The next “Country Jam” at the Emo Legion will be held this Friday (Jan. 11) starting around 7 p.m. New musicians are more than welcome to drop in to the jam. Just bring your own equipment and set up as soon as possible. Meanwhile, if you enjoy […]
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Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent Henry and Thea Kaemingh recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. They were honoured with a party of friends and family sharing this special day with them. May you enjoy many more years of happiness. Jamie Davis and Kayla Benjamin, meanwhile, we’re married on New Year’s Eve, with the […]
Duane Hicks Local artist Cher Pruys continues to impress art enthusiasts and critics both domestically and overseas. Her painting, “Entranced,” recently was awarded the gold medal for figurative painting in the Mondial Art Academia’s International 2018 competition. “This honour is a wonderful kick-start to 2019,” Pruys told the Times on […]
Press Release The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sarita Verma as its dean and CEO effective July 1. The NOSM board of directors unanimously approved the appointment on Dec. 12. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Verma to NOSM and to […]
Duane Hicks Forget the common cold and ‘flu–Rainy River District has a severe case of “Catch the Ace” fever these days! The fifth round of the Rainy River Regional Abattoir’s progressive raffle now is in its 28th week, with the grand prize jackpot for this Friday’s draw estimated at $20,000. […]
Press Release On the morning of Jan. 3, the Rainy River Health Centre experienced a main sprinkler break that resulted in significant water damage in the emergency department, observation, and treatment areas. A horizontal evacuation was conducted and there were no injuries to patients, residents, or staff. Ambulance services were […]
Staff A Devlin resident is warning others that going outside in the cold without bundling up first can pose a serious health risk. Bruce Bellamy told the Times that his brother, Richard, passed away on Jan. 2 from a cardiac arrest he believes was brought on by him going outside […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Shares of New Gold Inc. climbed more than 10 percent in early trading yesterday after the company reported improved fourth-quarter performance at its troubled Rainy River mine. The Toronto-based company said gold production at its Rainy River mine in Northwestern Ontario surged 39 percent in the fourth […]
Duane Hicks Jorja Fournier listened closely to the numbers call during a fast-paced game of Bingo at the “Tween Club” held yesterday afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library. The club has resumed now that the Christmas break is over. Youths aged nine-12 are urged to come by the library […]
Sam Odrowski The Fort Frances Public Library recently added virtual reality software to its “Makerspace” for the public to use. The library currently offers the Oculus Rift, Oculus Go, and an Insignia Virtual Reality Viewer. Library card-holders can rent out all of the virtual reality units except for the Oculus […]
Submitted Noah and Olivia Sivonen played with their rubber duckies after mom, Mandi, bought the first and second tickets sold for the upcoming “Rubber Duckie Raffle.” The Fort Frances Lions Club has paired up with the Fun in the Sun committee to bring back the “Rubber Duckie Race” next summer […]
“Entranced,” a painting by local artist Cher Pruys, recently was awarded the gold medal for figurative painting in the Mondial Art Academia’s International 2018 competition. –Image courtesy of Cher Pruys
