Duane Hicks A two-day open house here to recruit employees for AV Terrace Bay more than 100 people last week, including many former Resolute workers. AV Terrace Bay, which is part of the Aditya Birla Group, India’s first global corporation, is focused on producing pulp products, with the intention of […]
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Joey Payeur Those spearheading the charge to have Fort Frances crowned as Kraft “Hockeyville” 2014 won’t be caught unprepared should the community make it to the next round of the nation-wide competition. A meeting was held Saturday night at the Memorial Sports Centre to come up with a plan on […]
Duane Hicks With the last roll of paper coming off paper machine #5 at the end of January, the Resolute Forest Products mill here continues to work on asset protection, with no updates from the company likely until at least April. Company spokesperson Xavier Van Chau told the Times last […]
Heather Latter Northwest Catholic District School Board administration last night recommended that trustees postpone indefinitely a decision on the future of Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton. Anthony Leek, who chairs the school’s Accommodation Review Committee, sees this as a positive step. “It’s a better option than closing […]
Joey Payeur If Mason Meyer’s play gets any hotter, the spring thaw might come a little earlier than expected. His stellar work over the past week helped the Fort Frances Lakers to three-straight wins and move the squad within hailing distance of clinching first place in the SIJHL. The 19-year-old […]
Heather Latter Bella Fry, left, and Harlow Perreault were among the JK students at St. Michael’s School who took part in a Teddy Bear picnic in celebration of Valentine’s Day on Friday. After parading through the school, the youngsters enjoyed the picnic and other activities in their classroom.
Heather Latter Julianna Rousseau, left, and Brookelynn Marchuk worked together on building a water tower out of straws on Monday during Family Day activities hosted by Science North at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The Science North team also offered four 30-minute shows in its indoor planetarium.
Joey Payeur Sherri Belluz, left, Joanna McQuarrie, Muskie forward Graeme Kitt, and his brother, Ian, enjoyed hot beverages and dainties in the pleasant atmosphere at the annual Muskie tea and bake sale Saturday in the Fort High cafeteria. Those on hand had a chance to take part in trivia challenges, […]
Joey Payeur Muskie Hannah McLeod (10) and Cassandra Moffitt (5) used a double-team approach to this block attempt against Cassidy Heil during Dryden’s 3-0 sweep over Fort High in the NorWOSSA senior girls’ volleyball final here last Thursday.
Dear editor: Some Northern Ontario communities are on the brink of experiencing a spring bear hunt for the first time in 15 years. The Ontario government finally has listened to the concerns of northerners and proposed a pilot project that will bring back the spring bear hunt to a limited […]
It is with tremendous heartbreak that the family of Shania Bob announces her passing on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Shania liked to be active. She enjoyed dancing, swimming, and going for long walks, and was a very good pow-wow dancer as a little girl. She also […]
Daniel (Dan) Alexander Miechkota passed away suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born in Quibell, Ont. on Dec. 18, 1938. He is survived by his loving wife, Velma, of 53 years; son, Robert (Jacqueline); daughter, Michele (Al); grandson, Michael; and granddaughter, Jill. He […]
