Local News from Across the Rainy River District
It isn’t always easy, and it won’t always go forward as quickly as we may want it to, but a real path to reconciliation is available to us, and can be achieved if we learn to walk together into the future as partners, not others. That’s the lesson that can […]
Despite rain, snow and cool weather, the Weechi-it-it-te-win Family Services (WFS) third annual “McTavish Haunted Woods” was a great success. The haunting event was held on the wooded trails of WFS’ Family Healing Program on McTavish Road in LaVallee Township, October 26 and 27. It was increased to two nights […]
In last week’s paper the Times improperly identified the DJ/MC from the Riverside Foundation Back to the 80s Gala as Mel Matheson. The DJ/MC for the event was in fact Melanie Williams of Party Rock DJ services. We apologise for the confusion.
A new location for International Falls Super One Foods opens today, bringing an expanded shopping experience and twice as many products for customers. Night manager Anthony Correia said he’s feeling excited and nervous for the new changes. His first shift at the new location of International Falls Super One Foods […]
The Muskies cross country team has eight runners competing in OFSAA, to be held this Saturday, November 4, in Etobicoke. Abby Waldner will compete in OFSAA for Junior Girls, while Parker Sisco will represent for Junior Boys. Rex Tolton will run in the Senior Boys division, and representing the Muskies […]
About 10 percent of the 55 plus population from LaVallee Township enjoyed a meal of soup, bunwiches, and dessert at the Devlin Hall on Friday evening (October 27). A committee was formed to organize events in the community. Members are Lisa Gregory, Bob McTavish, Don Gerard, Fran Gerard, Pat Loshaw, […]
Devlin TOPS #3019 hosted a walk on September 18, as their way of celebrating TOPS Club INC. The walk saw about 25 active and previous members taking part. A delightful evening of walking, reminiscing, sharing goals and healthy living advice was shared. TOPS stands for Taking Off Pounds Sensibly. The […]
Cadence Henderson, a floral designer at Fort Floral Shop in downtown Fort Frances pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s All-Cruise Trip of the Month draw for November this morning. Sylvia and Tim Rowe of Emo are the winners of a Panama Canal Cruise, valued at $4,300. […]
In celebration of 50 years of bringing life to history as a provincial attraction, Fort William Historical Park (FWHP), in partnership with the Thunder Bay Museum, present Fur Trade Fort William: A Chronology Through Art, 1805-1882. Curated by Shawn Patterson, FWHP Collections Team Leader, this exhibit encompasses 45 works of […]
On October 31, many children will dress up and knock on your door asking for treats. Although Halloween is a fun holiday for kids (and even the not so young!), some costumes and decorations can pose a hazard, including a fire threat. The following tips can help you reduce the […]
It’s not at this stage in the process that Canada should weigh in, the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs was told Oct. 26. It was holding its first hearing on Bill C-53, legislation that recognizes certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan. The time to weigh in […]
Esports clubs are allowing First Nations students to play against peers from other on-reserve schools without the costly and time-intensive trips required for basketball, hockey and other traditional extracurriculars. For teacher Karl Hildebrandt, one of the many motivators to grow Manitoba’s online gaming community is giving youth in rural and […]
