The Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association held a U9 Jamboree last weekend, with eight regional teams gathering in Fort Frances for some fast-paced minor hockey. The FFMHA has held a busy season, making full use of loosening restrictions to get the kids out on the ice.
Allan Bradbury
Allan Bradbury is originally from St. John’s, NL. He studied journalism at the College of the North Atlantic in St. John’s and before that he studied at Tyndale University in Toronto. Before joining The Times, Allan wrote for CBC NL and Saltwire Network.
By Allan Bradbury
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Last night the Fort Frances High Muskies Girls hockey team honoured Sierra Hoppe who passed away suddenly Feb. 26. As part of their tribute to Hoppe the Muskies used red tape on their hockey sticks as well as adding red tape to their uniforms and wearing red ribbons in their […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
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Sioux Lookout Warriors hockey player Sierra Hoppe tragically passed away suddenly on Feb. 26 at the age of just 14. The Fort Frances High Muskies are raising funds to help support her family during this difficult time. Muskies girls hockey coach Nicole Clarke says she reached out to the Sioux […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Rhonda Snow is an Anishinaabe artist from Fort Frances and has recently finished a series of paintings of Ojibwe Spirit Horses which will be shown in partnership with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO). Snow has been a long-time champion of Ojibwe Spirit Horses and was instrumental in saving the breed, […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
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Despite losing time to the extended Christmas layoff, the Muskies court sports teams are having a good winter season. Four teams, senior and junior boys basketball, and senior and junior girls volleyball are all enjoying good seasons. The Times contacted each coach to ask them how they feel their respective […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
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Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy (RLGA) is putting out a call for those interested in coaching with the club. Current coaches recently completed certification training. According to RLGA president Jessica Ogden the only thing holding the club back from accepting new students is the fact that they don’t have enough coaches. […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Twin Flames will be burning bright in a five-show tour across northwestern Ontario, including a stop in Fort Frances on Tuesday March 15 at Townshend Theatre. The Ottawa-based husband and wife pair have developed a unique sound which digs into their heritage as a couple. Jaaji (pronounced Yaah Yee) is […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
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Tour de Fort is back on. After its January date was postponed due to a rise in COVID cases and an increase in restrictions the Townshend Theatre will be alive with music again this Friday with another show less than two weeks later. This week sees a double bill of […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
At their February 9 meeting, members of Emo Town Council discussed the physician shortage crisis facing the region. On Jan. 18, the Fort Frances and District Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee sent a letter to the region’s MP, Marcus Powlowski and MPP, Greg Rickford. The letter was sent in hopes […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford was in Fort Frances last week, announcing funding of over $5 million for several projects, including an expansion for St. Mary School and renovations at the Memorial Sports Complex. “Supporting local communities helps create jobs and keeps the North competitive,” Rickford said. “Today’s investment will […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Ontario Provincial Police were on hand to direct traffic and keep the border accessible Sunday morning as trucks and personal vehicles lined the right-hand side of Central Ave and Kings Highway leading to the International Bridge and the border with the United States. Truck drivers and others looking for an […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Some employees at Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre (GHAC) have taken February off from alcohol; other community members have joined in as well, raising $4,000 in funds in the process. Robyn Dennis is the FASD (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder) and Child Nutrition coordinator at GHAC. Dennis took the lead on the […]
