Staff Chalk up another night of success for the only perfect squad in the Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League. Alliance solidified its hold on first place by earning the maximum six points in their two matches last night to raise their season total to 18. That moved them two up […]
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Staff Sue Anne Whitecrow of Seine River First Nation is the artist of the month at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. A display of her handmade, beaded leather items, such as moccasins, pouches, gloves, mitts, vests, and jewellery, will be up until the end of October. Whitecrow has […]
Press Release Local NDP MP John Rafferty joined members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada and military veterans yesterday to denounce the closure of the Veterans’ Affairs office in Thunder Bay. “The elimination of the Thunder Bay office is inexcusable,” Rafferty said. “The Harper government is now forcing hundreds […]
Duane Hicks Police services in Ontario now have the option to have all police officers trained and allowed to use conducted energy weapons (CEW) or “tasers,” but it will be a while before this new policy is implemented here. “Right now, I think there is an issue with the cost […]
Staff The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service will be at Canadian Tire this Saturday (Oct. 5) to get an early start on Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 6-12). Fire safety specialist Capt. Wayne Riches said firefighters will be there from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and that the public is encouraged to […]
Joey Payeur Muskie quarterback Ben Whitburn prepared to launch the ball downfield while offensive lineman Matthew Gray, centre, protected his pivot from Dryden Eagles’ linebacker Jed Benham during the black-and-gold’s 29-24 triumph here Tuesday.
Duane Hicks It’s not too late to sign up for the local Canadian Mental Health Association’s 1K and 5K walk/run, entitled “Steps Against Stigma,” which goes this Saturday (Oct. 5) starting at the Sorting Gap Marina. The cost is $10, with late registration to be held at 8:30 a.m. on […]
Staff The Fort Frances Highlanders Pipes and Drums is hosting a second Highland Dance workshop this Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 5-6) featuring acclaimed instructor George Hamilton. This workshop, which will be held at the Masonic Hall (302 Scott St.) is open to primary, beginner, and novice dancers, and is a […]
Joey Payeur Hollywood couldn’t have scripted a better ending. Jacob Bolzan’s 80-yard kick-off return for a touchdown with 27 seconds left in the fourth quarter was the difference as the Muskies (3-2) pulled out a stunning 29-24 victory over the Dryden Eagles (0-5) in WHSFL action here Tuesday afternoon. Eagles’ […]
Duane Hicks The resignation of two councillors from the local physician recruitment committee doesn’t mean the town isn’t supportive of recruiting new doctors or that the town doesn’t still have representation at the table. In response to the editorial in yesterday’s Times, Coun. Andrew Hallikas said this morning that council […]
Joey Payeur Another day, another big lead lost, another late-game victory. The Fort Frances Lakers continued that trend Tuesday night at Hoyt Lakes in a 7-5 win over the Minnesota Iron Rangers in SIJHL action. The Lakers led 5-2 after Miles Nolan’s goal at 11:23 of the second. But Minnesota […]
Heather Latter Three-year-old Logan Neurinski helped herself to a dainty offered by Nicke Baird, director of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care, during the annual fall tea and bazaar hosted by the Rainycrest Auxiliary there yesterday afternoon. The organization also celebrated its 60th anniversary.
