Press Release The executive directors of Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services and Weechi-it-te-win Family Services will sign an historic agreement tomorrow (Dec. 6) that will allow WFS to provide child-welfare services to all band members living off their First Nations’ communities within the Rainy River and Kenora districts. […]
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Staff The number of charges laid by the Fort Frances OPP was down in October, with a total of 89 compared to 103 at this time last year. Theft under $5,000 was a major source of criminal activity in October. The district saw a total of 18 thefts reported to […]
Joey Payeur The Great White North got the better of the Red, White, and Blue. Shilo Beck scored twice while Kate Parsons made 27 saves as the Muskie girls’ hockey team beat the International Falls Broncos 6-2 in exhibition action here Tuesday night. “We thought it would be a lot […]
Duane Hicks Rainycrest residents were treated to a sneak preview of this year’s Christmas cantata on Sunday. The cantata, once again being directed by Diane Maxey, will be held this Sunday (Dec. 8) at 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church. Admission is free but a free-will offering will be taken […]
Heather Latter The first phase of the improvements to the Township of Emo’s water and wastewater systems are nearly complete. “They are about a week behind schedule,” noted Emo Mayor Vince Sheppard. “It will probably be [done] the third week in December, as long as there aren’t any problems,” he […]
Joey Payeur Missing two of their top offensive weapons, the Fort Frances Midget ‘AA’ Canadians received a full-team effort to come out on top. Ben Whitburn scored twice as the Canadians held off the Emo Cowboys 5-3 in the final of the seventh-annual Gus Lindberg Memorial tournament Sunday at the […]
Joey Payeur Angels can come in all forms. Some of them even wear skates. The Fort Frances Atom ‘AA’ Canadians got into the holiday spirit the past two weeks, raising $1,001 with their “KIDS 4 KIDS” Christmas rally fundraiser in support of the “Adopt an Angel” program through the local […]
Joey Payeur The Soviet Red Army hockey team, in its heyday, had the KLM Line. The Fort Frances Lakers are proud to present the DLM Line, which recently has been bombing opposing goalies with military-like precision. The trio of Lucas DeBenedet, Lyndon Lipinski, and Mason Meyer is on a prolific […]
Duane Hicks These sled dogs were all ready to take Marla Knutsen and her son, Allister, and daughter, Noelle, on a quick trip around the mill parking lot across from the Times on Saturday during the “Festival of Frost.” Burton Penner of Borealis Dogsled Adventures was a popular draw, with […]
Joey Payeur Canadians’ forward Connor Botsford one-timed this shot past lunging Emo Cowboys’ goalie Cam Croswell and an unidentified defenceman for the insurance goal in a 5-3 victory in the final of the seventh-annual Gus Lindberg Memorial tournament here Sunday.
Dave Ogilvie Joanna Hasiuk put the final touches on the holiday gift display at the Emo Drugs, where staff has been busy adding many new gifts for the Christmas season. Stop by, check out their gifts, and pick up something for that special someone on your list.
Heather Latter Ainsley Matheson gave Santa a great big hug Saturday morning during the “Breakfast at the North Pole,” which was a fundraiser for St. John’s Anglican Church. Children enjoyed a breakfast of cereal, muffins, and more, in addition to making crafts and talking to the jolly old elf. The […]
