On October 26, Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung (Manitou Mounds) hosted a deer skinning workshop. Pictured is Haley Broadbent (Blue sweater) and Cheryl Morrison (Red jacket). Instructor Pat Hyatt says it is important to do these kinds workshops so that traditional indigenous ways of life can be remembered and stay in use. The deer […]
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
Staff writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
After not playing for a full year girls’ basketball and boys’ volleyball are wrapping up for the year. The teams were bubbled with Atikokan and Rainy River this year and there will not be any playoffs. In Volleyball the Junior Boys are coached by Tyson Grinsell. The boys currently have […]
Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
On Friday the Fort Frances High Muskies bested the Beaver Brae Broncos from Kenora 37-18. The Muskies will go on to face the Dryden Eagles this Friday in Dryden at 2:30 p.m.. The Muskies marched down the field on the opening drive and didn’t look back. “Our guys practiced hard […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
On October 21, the Fort Frances sports community lost a strong supporter of local hockey and a longtime volunteer. ‘Lant’ Lanny Freeman passed away after experiencing a medical emergency at the Lakers game on Oct. 20. The Lakers game was delayed briefly while he was attended to by paramedics, according […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
On Saturday Nov. 6, Beyak automotive group is hosting a community street hockey tournament at Fort Frances GM. The tournament is free to enter and open to all ages and skill levels. The tournament will kick off at 10 a.m on the Fort Frances GM parking lot and families and […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Reporter
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Reporter
abradbury@fortfrances.com
An 83-year-old tragedy is still fresh in the minds of those fundraising to preserve a piece of history in the District. The town of Dance, about 30 km from Fort Frances, burned in a wildfire in 1938 and one of the few buildings rebuilt afterwards was the Dance Community Hall. […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Trevor Bonot and his team, including his sister Jackie McCormick at third, will represent Northern Ontario at the Canadian Nationals starting Nov. 7 in Canmore, Alta. after winning the Northern Ontario Mixed Provincial Championship. It was hard to know how the tournament would go, Bonot says. The women on the […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.ca
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.ca
Last Wednesday the Fort Frances High School Muskies wrapped up their season with a successful meet at Bear Pass. Many Muskies’ runners did well. It was a big group of students from across the region, and while the Muskies didn’t crack the top five in the younger age groups, they […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances area minor hockey associations are in need of some help officiating this year. The job has plenty of rewards for those who get into it. Referee-in-chief Matt McLellan has put out a call to the community for new officials to join the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association, the […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Weather didn’t dampen school spirit at Fort Frances High School’s annual homecoming game. Lots of students were out to watch as the Muskies knocked off the Beaver Brae Broncos 22-6. Everyone was showing school spirit at the game sporting bright yellow slickers. The waterproof jackets and pants came in handy […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances High School Muskies are running this year’s cross-country season after missing out due to the pandemic. However, the usual Northern Ontario championships and provincials have been cancelled, limiting the Muskies to local competition. Muskies coach John Dutton says he’s happy to have students running cross-country again after […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Reporter
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Reporter
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Over lunch time Friday, a group of close to 40 people gathered for a walk down Scott St. to raise awareness for domestic violence and abuse, support survivors, and to remember victims lost, and those who are still struggling. The event was organized by Alyssa Strachan. Strachan has been a […]
