Lillian Pearson and Darwin Hayes of Fort Frances won the $100 for Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, respectively, in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Aug. 26-Sept. 1 were Barbara Kircher (Fort Frances), Bunny Gaudry (Rainy River), Dave Hawn (St. Thomas, Ont.), […]
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Sam Odrowski Do you or your child still need to register for a sport, club, or recreational activity? Well, tomorrow will be the time to do so as KidSport is hosting a “1-Stop Registration” open house from 5-7:30 p.m. in the arena auditorium. Representatives from more than 20 different sports […]
Press Release Arthritis affects more Canadians than any other chronic condition, yet is it is simply not understood well enough or taken seriously. Unlike other diseases, arthritis is not believed to be life-altering. The Arthritis Society wants to change that perception. The numbers are alarming. Today, more than six million […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The next “Country Jam” will take place on Friday, Sept. 21 starting around 7 p.m. at the Emo Legion. Admission is $2, which is used to help pay the bill for the lights and air conditioning. If you love to dance, or just like sitting and listening […]
Staff Local residents are invited to attend a presentation by Morgan Fawcett, a victim of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), as part of an awareness week about the disease being held Sept. 9-15 by the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre here. Fawcett is an activist for FASD, travelling all over Canada […]
Duane Hicks All 16 lots at the Huffman Court subdivision here have been sold, meaning there’s no more town-owned residential lots left right now to buy and build on. Chief Building Official and municipal planner Tyson Dennis, along with Fort Frances clerk Lisa Slomke, put the last “SOLD” sticker on […]
Duane Hicks With the municipal and school board elections coming up Oct. 22, local electors are being asked to check the voters’ list to make sure their name and other information is on there. Fort Frances clerk and returning officer Lisa Slomke told the Times that as of yesterday (Sept. […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is giving the public a chance to hear directly from local candidates running in the upcoming municipal election. The Chamber will host a candidates’ forum and mayoral debate on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. “It’s important for […]
By Lindsey Tanner The Associated Press CHICAGO — New children’s concussion guidelines from the U.S. government recommend against routine X-rays and blood tests for diagnosis and reassure parents that most kids’ symptoms clear up within one to three months. Signs of potentially more serious injuries that may warrant CT imaging […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press In cities around the country with large Korean populations, you might find Korean fried chicken wings. With their shattery, thin crust and lacquered coating, they aren’t something you’re likely to eat just once and then say, “Well, that was satisfying, I’ll cross that off […]
By Sara Moulton The Associated Press Before our annual circuit around the sun forces us to kiss off the blueberry season, I urge one and all to try this blueberry tart. Super-tasty and much simpler to make than the standard recipe, it features the usual buttery bottom crust, loaded with […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press In Italy, pasta with broccoli rabe and sausage is a popular dish. We transformed these classic flavours into an easy, yet elegant, casserole. Our flavour choices were traditional: sweet Italian sausage, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and a bit of anchovy for an […]
