Pastor Sean Ward Culture can be defined as a way of life shared by a group of individuals. It consists of values, norms, folklore, law, and ideology. While these symbols are, in many cases, the things that give meaning and a rich heritage to our society, there are trends both […]
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Duane Hicks Although the snow didn’t fall until afterwards, it was beginning to look a lot like Christmas here Saturday during the 52nd-annual “Parade of Lights.” This year’s parade, organized and sponsored by Causeway General Insurance Brokers Ltd. for the first time, saw about 30 floats which were watched by […]
Duane Hicks Preparations at the local Salvation Army are well underway to help make the holidays a better time for many district residents. What’s needed now is the community to give their money and time to make that aid possible. Capt. Angel Sandoval said Monday that about 175 families turned […]
Press Release Justice minister Rob Nicholson, on behalf of Public Safety minister Peter Van Loan, on Friday introduced in the House of Commons legislation to implement the Canada-U.S. Framework Agreement on Integrated Cross-Border Maritime Law Enforcement Operations, also known as “Shiprider.” The Keeping Canadians Safe (Protecting Borders) Act will strengthen […]
Press Release A new website will allow Ontario residents and businesses to track the progress of recently-announced infrastructure stimulus projects in their community and across the province. It offers greater transparency and accountability to Ontario residents regarding federal-provincial infrastructure stimulus funding by highlighting the provincial contribution towards projects, tracking construction […]
Press Release Winter is just around the corner, and many Canadians are gearing up for the start of another skiing and snowboarding season. As such, the Canadian Physiotherapy Association is strongly encouraging Canadians of all ages to wear helmets when downhill skiing or snowboarding. The death of actress Natasha Richardson, […]
Press Release AbitibiBowater Inc. will be conducting burning of the residual branches and treetops that remain after logging operations. The objective of burning is to remove the material in order to permit reforestation of the land, to reduce forest fire risk, and to improve visual aesthetics in our forests. Burning […]
Staff The Fort Frances Times is now featuring readers’ photos online and district residents are invited to submit their photos to share. “It’s just another way to share within the community,” noted Times’ office manager Linda Plumridge, explaining The Weather Network has a similar feature on its website where people […]
the MNR A Minnesota angler has been fined $3,025 for possessing more than his limit of walleye. James Merton Neilson, of Andover, was convicted of possessing 11 walleye over his legal possession limit of four and fined $275 for each over-limit fish. Court heard that on Sept. 6, Ministry of […]
Press Release The fall meeting of O.F.A.H. Zone A was hosted by the Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club on Nov. 14, which attracted delegates from Fort Frances, Atikokan, Balmertown, Ear Falls, Dryden, and Kenora. Zone chairman Bruce Hamilton updated members on a number of issues: •Bill C-391, a bill to abolish […]
Press Release Deer hunters can help the Ministry of Natural Resources monitor for the presence of a fatal brain disease that affects deer as well as elk, moose, and potentially woodland caribou. During the current firearm hunting season, which closes Dec. 15, the ministry is monitoring harvested deer in Northwestern […]
Staff Travellers may have noticed a vapour trail stretching from Dryden to Detroit Lakes, Mn. this past week. The Muskie boys’ hockey team made its mark on both sides of the border, stretching their winning streak to 16 games in the process. Their run of greatness also led to them […]
