Heather Latter Santa offered one-year-old Liam Wood, held by dad, Travis, a candy cane Saturday during his visit to Walmart here. The youngster wasn’t sure what to think of the man in red but did enjoy his treat. Children across the district will have several chances to see jolly St. […]
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Heather Latter Noella Taves, right, and Jenaya DeBenetti entered tickets at the penny table during a craft and bake sale at Rainycrest on Saturday afternoon. There also was a Christmas tree raffle, bake sale, and local vendor blender while resident Frances Shelfantook was on hand to sign copies of her […]
Joey Payeur Shilo Beck uncorked a blast during the third period of Thursday night’s 10-0 romp over the visiting Kenora Broncos in the black-and-gold’s NorWOSSA opener.
Duane Hicks Marah Trivers, left, and Mandy Lahti of NCDS put the finishing touches on this outdoor Christmas tree made of wooden planks Friday at the Fine Line Art Gallery. The tree—made by NCDS staff and Greg Mattson—is one of the 15 entries in the “Festival of Trees” silent auction. […]
Staff A Seine River First Nation man has been charged in connection with a death last November at the Mid-Town Motel here. The OPP today arrested and charged Peter Deafy, 26, with second-degree murder. The accused is in police custody, and was to appear in court here today. On Nov. […]
Heather Latter “Speed Control” members Jody Peters (on bass) and Ian March (drums) offered up a history of rock ’n roll during the second concert of this season’s “Kids & Co.” entertainment series last night at the Townshend Theatre. The hard-hitting rock trio, who have dedicated themselves to furthering music […]
Heather Latter Leanne Spry, of the Times’ Web Design division, put the finishing touches on one of the Christmas trees that are helping to add some festive cheer in the front window of the office. The Fort Frances Times is taking part in the local Chamber of Commerce’s window-decorating contest, […]
Staff Mitts made from recycled sweaters, microwave hot pads for bowls, insulated food carriers (seen here), and clothing protectors made from towels are among the recycled sewing projects by Cathy Robinson on display at the Fort Frances Library Technology Centre until the end of the month. Robinson’s goods also will […]
Staff Rainy River District OPP detachments will be hosting their annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” event on Saturday, Dec. 14. With the assistance of their policing partners, the Treaty #3 Police and CN Police, officers will be outside Walmart, Safeway, and The Place in Fort Frances, as well as Cloverleaf in Emo and […]
Staff One hiccup cost the Fort Frances Lakers two spots in the national rankings. The Lakers were bumped from their previous franchise-best position of No. 2 to No. 4 in the latest Canadian Junior ‘A’ Hockey League top 20 rankings. Fort Frances (18-1-0-2) had its 15-game winning streak snapped last […]
It will be mostly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-18 C (zero F). Expected north winds at five-10 m.p.h., becoming light northeasterly after midnight. Tomorrow will see a 20 percent chance of snowshowers, with a high of minus-eight (18) and low around minus-11 (13). Winds will be calm, […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances council is in favour of the new billing model for OPP services. Discussion of the new model was prompted last night by a request from the Township of Seguin to support a resolution against it. Council declined to support that resolution and, in fact, might send […]
