The next two weeks will be a dash to the finish for the rest of the wheat and the canola. A late frost will help with the corn and soybeans… And then there are all those rolls upon rolls of black tile to be plowed into expanding acreage. It was […]
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By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Imagine having a secret job that no one – not even your spouse – knows anything about. That was the reality for Kerry Harper, 63, when she worked with the military after graduating from Fort Frances High School. Harper has had many jobs over the years, but most recently she […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
An author with strong ties to the community is celebrating the release of her first book of poetry and will be coming to town to sign copies for friends and fans. Elaine Barr is a former OPP officer with a long list of ties to Fort Frances and the Rainy […]
Additional funding helps keep vulnerable people safe across Kenora-Rainy River KENORA —The Ontario government is providing $2,939,600 to help the Kenora District Services Board ($2,451,800) and the Rainy River District Social Services Board ($487.800) continue to deliver critical services, create longer-term housing solutions and keep vulnerable people safe. “Our government […]
It was all hands on board at the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Stratton Sales Yard this past week as volunteers rushed to complete the penning in the new sales yard. Concrete had been poured in the past weeks and hammer drills were busy pounding out the holes for the penning anchor […]
Becoming Emo Fair Queen takes more than poise – it takes strength, too. This year’s contestants have been taking part in a 2K-a-Day active living challenge. Each day, they spent the equivalent of two kilometres on a chosen activity, documented daily with screen shots and a tracking app. Below is […]
Active living hasn’t just benefited the Emo Fair Queen contestants. For each kilometre logged through the 2K a Day challenge, the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society pledged to donate one dollar to a good cause. This year, the contestants have raised $288. Congratulations!
By Darren Derendorf
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
With the hot weather the track prep crew did an amazing job keeping the dust down for the fans and created a challenging track for the drivers. Not only was there multiple lanes for racing but the track became dry slick. This is a racing surface that as the clay […]
This week we sat down with Wissota Midwest Modified driver #59x James ‘Cheebs’ Lambert What is your favourite race track food? I don’t usually eat at the track, but if I do it’s going to be a taco in a bag and one of Corey’s Cinnamon Buns. When did you […]
Susan Hamm and Mary Sawatzky were just two of the many local vendors on hand at The Farm Market in Emo. The semi-annual event features items from local growers, canners, bakers and craftspeople, selling everything from pickles to cupcakes and buns to baby items. The market will return on August […]
TORONTO – The Canadian Press has learned that Ontario plans to introduce a set of policies requiring employers in education and several health-care settings to develop strict COVID-19 vaccination policies for their staff. A senior government source with knowledge of the decision said cabinet approved the plans on Monday night, […]
Even as a few spots of rain cooled off the day, plenty of children and families had a blast at the United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) Family Fun Day held at the Point on Friday to celebrate the waning days of summer. Many activities were set up for every age […]
