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“We’re being invaded!” hollered my husband.
I know even before looking up from my sandwich that he’s referring to a troop of carpenter ants.
He abhors them, and it’s the time of year these otherwise helpful creatures turn into hunters.
First, they march in to attack the miniscule crumbs laying about the floor; then they boldly broach the honey jar.

Submitted by the
Fort Frances SCCY

In order to get a summer job, you need to know where to look.
Networking can help you to find job opportunities. It can be described as talking with people who can help you reach your career goals, and it can be formal or informal.
An informal chat with a neighbour, or a formal scheduled meeting with a company manager, are both examples of networking.

Submitted by the
Fort Frances SCCY

When busy employers narrow down applicants for a job, they may use the “Eight Keys to Employability” as a screening tool.
These eight keys help employers remain equitable while hiring the best candidate for the job.
To better your chances of finding a job, show potential employers that you have the Eight Keys to Employability.
•Personal values

By Joanna Loney

Early June is not too late to get out a pickaxe, wrecking bar, and trenching spade to do a little light gardening at the cabin.
Planting native species is especially rewarding since they are low maintenance, blend with lakeshore surroundings, and are designed—through evolution—to support our area birds and butterflies.

Submitted by the
Fort Frances SCCY

Are you wondering what to put on your résumé because you lack on-the-job experience?
You might not realize all of the valuable skills you have gained through your education, recreational activities, and volunteer experiences can help you promote yourself to employers.

By Joanna Loney

Welcome to the Times’ new column about cabin life.
Writing this column is a dream come true. It means many years of nagging my husband to move out of the city finally has paid off, and I get to experience and write about Sunset Country without eight hours of driving every weekend.

By Dan Falloon, sports reporter
The NHL playoffs start tonight, so it’s time for picks in all eight opening-round series.
Eastern Conference
#1 Washington vs. #8 Montreal
It’s fitting that both teams wear red since there should be red lights a-plenty in this showdown.

By Dan Falloon, sports reporter
So there’s been a little bit of talk about an NHL team returning to Winnipeg.

By Dan Falloon, sports reporter
The Olympics may be over, but Canadians still seem keen to “Own the Podium.”

By Dan Falloon, sports reporter
Honestly, it’s been a blast watching the floundering state of pro sports in Toronto.
I’ve had a healthy hate-on for the Maple Leafs since before I could talk (slight exaggeration), and I think I was born under a good sign given the top story in Winnipeg on my date of birth way back when was a Bombers’ season-opening win over the Argonauts.