My great-niece, Ella, and my great-nephew, Nicholas, both are in the fourth grade. And recently, they had a very interesting assignment. They were instructed to choose a real-life problem and then make a list of 20 possible solutions. Next, they were to choose the best solution and create it. What […]
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Joey Payeur Aaron Bujold wouldn’t mind a little respect—not so much for him but the entire sport of badminton. The Grade 10 member of the Muskie contingent repeated his result from a year ago—capturing the silver medal in senior boys’ singles play at the NWOSSAA championships last Wednesday in Dryden. […]
Joey Payeur Fort Frances will be the site of OFSAA championships in two different sports in back-to-back years. On the heels of the all-Ontario ‘A/AA’ boys’ hockey championship coming here next March, it was announced Thursday that the town will welcome the rest of the province for the 2018 OFSAA […]
Heather Latter The “I am Awesome! (And I Know It!)” retreat for girls aged 11-16 will begin accepting registrations this Monday (May 2) for its fourth-annual event, which is scheduled for Sept. 22-25 at Sunny Cove Camp. Retreat director Renée Martin-Brown said the “register here” link will appear on the […]
Heather Latter The Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s annual spring luncheon Sunday afternoon was a big hit once again—raising $11,288.08 for local health care. “It’s the best yet,” enthused Foundation director Samantha Manty, noting the amount surpassed last year’s total by more than $2,000. Manty said the funds will go […]
Duane Hicks The public will be able to get a look at designs for the future Rainy Lake Market Square here sometime next month. “We’re now very close to having preliminary drawings. Very, very close,” Chief Building Official Travis Rob told the Times. “What will happen once we get those […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual business and community expo was a smashing success this year. Held Friday and Saturday at the Fort Frances Curling Club, the event drew more than 1,000 people over the two days—exceeding last year’s attendance, Chamber executive director Jennifer Soderholm said Monday. […]
Heather Latter A survey to gauge parents’ interest in a Catholic high school here was launched Thursday at a Catholic Secondary Schools Feasibility parent meeting at St. Francis School. Hosted by the Northwest Catholic District School Board, a similar meeting also was held in Dryden the previous night as the […]
Cameron Penney Although patients don’t always realize it, the laboratory at La Verendrye General Hospital here plays a key role in their well-being and recovery from illness. This week, the local hospital is celebrating National Medical Laboratory Week in recognition of the work it does. “A lot of what doctors’ […]
Joey Payeur For once, Pierce Dushenko was on the other end of the dogpile and he was loving every oxygen-deprived, lung-crushing moment of it. Dushenko let in a goal in the opening minute, then was nearly perfect for the next 59 to preserve a 4-2 win for the Fort Frances […]
Cameron Penney Fort Frances High School teachers Keith Gilbert, left, and Duane Roen joined their colleagues on the picket line in front of the school’s entrance off McIrvine Road early this morning. With contract negotiations between the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation District 5B and Rainy River District School Board […]
Cameron Penney Fort High students Tory Beaudry, left, and Emma Dykstra penned letters to the youth of Attawapiskat yesterday afternoon in the atrium. The remote First Nation community in Northern Ontario has experienced a suicide crisis in recent weeks, and a viral Facebook post has encouraged Canadians to send letters […]
