Indigenous women go missing and are murdered at a disproportionately higher rate than those who are non-indigenous.

To respect the indigenous women who have been affected, a Day of Remembrance and Honour for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, also known as “Red Dress Day,” is being held on Sunday, May 5 around the country.

It's no easy task climbing the mountain and attempting to claim NorWOSSA glory, but it's one that the Muskie girls' soccer team will be taking in stride this season.

While clean drinking water is a basic human right, many developing countries as well as certain part of Canada lack access to it.

To raise awareness about the lack of clean drinking water on many First Nations reserves and in developing countries around the world, Fort High is hosting their second-annual “Water Walk” tomorrow (May 2) from 1:50-3:10 p.m.

Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit has declared a gastroenteritis outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home.

All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice.

Visitors are restricted to family members and caregivers only.

If Fido and Spot are getting restless this week, there's a “paw-some” opportunity coming up to get them out and active while at the same time helping someone in need.

The Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, held in support of the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide program, is ready to run this Sunday at the Sorting Gap Marina.

Instrumental Division

(April 25)

The Muskie track-and-field team was nothing short of impressive in its season-opening meet in International Falls on Tuesday.

The Muskies racked up multiple top-three finishes as they were able to shake off any rust at the Bronco Booster Track & Field Invite varsity meet at Falls High School.

It's not every day your local MPP stops by for lunch.

The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce held their annual general meeting Tuesday at the Copper River Inn. MPP Greg Rickford was on hand to attend the meeting and deliver a talk as one of two guest speakers.

Fort Frances Museum curator Sherry George says their new exhibit is long past due.

“It was time to do something around climate change,” she explained to the Times yesterday.

“We all know something about it, but I think we dont see a whole lot in the newspapers or, you know, just on the world stage,” adedd George.