Submitted Having lived a long life as an emergency boat in Moosonee, Ont., this aluminum 26-footer is getting a second wind as the Watten Volunteer Fire Department’s new emergency rescue boat. The new boat will assist the department in responding to calls for service that take place on or near […]
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Ken Kellar Confederation College graduate Idrissou Ahamadou was surprised by staff and faculty from the Rainy River District campus with a “Diploma Delivery” on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate his completion of the Social Services Worker program. The “Diploma Delivery” was held for a select graduate at each of Confederation College’s […]
Submitted Carson Saunders, 13, shot his first bear, near Lake of the Woods at Nestor Falls, during the spring bear hunt. Saunders, who is fully licensed for hunter safety and has his apprentice firearms license, was hunting with his Dad. We at the Times enjoy seeing pictures of what you […]
Submitted Carolyn Mount is using her lifelong love of art and weaving, to launch a full-time business. She will be selling her creations online, with a portion of her first week’s sales going to the United Native Friendship Centre.
Roz Broman A local resident spotted this busy bee working in the garden. If you have a great picture, send it to us, so we can share it with fellow readers! We’d love to see pictures of your family staying busy, or the beauty of nature around us. Send your […]
Nicole Clarke A local resident was in the right place at the right time to catch this beautiful rainbow, over the Fort Frances tennis courts. With so much natural beauty around us, keep your camera handy, and send your pictures to us, so we can share them with other readers! […]
Trinity Krahn and Samantha Halliday are hiding painted rocks throughout Fort Frances, for others to find. This has become a popular hobby, thanks to the Facebook page Fort Frances Rocks, where people post pictures of rocks they’ve painted or found. What has your family been doing to stay busy during […]
Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Nathan and Wednesday Galusha have realized a long standing dream of business ownership, by opening Izzy’s. The lunch window, located next to Suds-n-tubs on Portage Avenue, offers a lunch menu of sandwiches, salads, ice cream and drinks. They use local ingredients and biodegradable packaging.
The Fort Frances Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Branch 29 has restarted its supper fundraiser – with a twist. Instead of a sit-down or take-out event, the Auxiliary took pre-orders for turkey pies. Each pie was sold for $10, with all proceeds going towards charitable works throughout the town. The group maxed […]
Brienne Lebel Town employee Danny Boileau takes a quick tea and cookie break at his son Louis Boileau’s cookie stand. Helping out are young entrepreneurs McKinley, left, who is Louis’ cousin, and Isla Lebel. What is your family doing to stay busy and safe during COVID-19? Take a picture, so […]
Megan WalchukBrian Major The Family of Brian and Diane Major, above, was lost in a house fire on Sunday afternoon. They were forced to flee without shoes and just the clothes on their backs. The house, right, was destroyed in just 20 minutes. The family has been overwhelmed by the […]
Teagan Friesen Teagan Friesen and her sister, Gemma have been keeping themselves entertained during quarantine with horse Daisy. While Gemma rides, Teagan has been “her personal paparazzi”, perfecting her photography skills. What has your family been doing to stay busy and active during COVID-19? Take a high resolution picture and […]
