Lucas Punkari It can be described as not only the biggest and most important win of the season, but also the biggest statement the Fort Frances Lakers have made throughout the SIJHL campaign. With only two weeks left in the regular season, the Lakers finally got the monkey off their […]
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Lucas Punkari For Fort Frances Thunderhawks’ head coach Gary Noga, the excitement he has for this weekend’s game with the Kenora Thistles is pretty easy to see. “It’s about time that we get started,” Noga enthused. “We’re really excited about this game and it should be a very entertaining game,” […]
Staff The N.W.O. All-Stars PeeWee ‘AAA’ hockey team, which features seven players from Fort Frances, had a strong performance in its first tournament this past weekend, finishing in fourth place at the Tournament of Champions in Brandon, Man. In the ‘B’-side final against the Portage Terriers on Sunday morning, the […]
Duane Hicks Josie McLeod, left, and Joanne Bliss admired a coloured pencil drawing by Shawna Holmlund—just one of the silent auction items up for bid during Sunday’s Community Chest benefit diner at La Place Rendez-Vous here.
Duane Hicks Debbie Ballard of the Fort Frances Times carved away snow from a cube at the Lions Millennium Park here Monday as the Times’ team got started on its sculpture for the Rainy River Arts Collective’s “Winter Sculpture Garden” demonstration. A total of five teams and individuals are working […]
Dave Ogilvie A large crowd attended the Emo Legion’s fish fry on Saturday. More than 180 people gathered to meet with friends from across the district and to enjoy another wonderful meal served by the Legion’s kitchen volunteers.
Lucas Punkari Shane Topf of the Wisconsin Wilderness waited for the puck to come to him while Lakers’ defenceman Josh Scott paid close attention nearby during the red-and-white’s 5-0 victory here Saturday night.
David Edward Joseph Frenette passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 at the Red Deer Hospice after a very brief battle with cancer. David was born in 1938 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Ann (Lengyl) and Onesime Frenette. David joined the RCAF in 1956 and attained […]
Craig Brockie Dear Mike: Much like the gambler, as an investor you gotta know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, know when to walk away, and know when to run. I last wrote you in October suggesting your readers “hold ’em” and avoid selling their mutual funds […]
Who knew a future Stanley Cup winner was taking to the ice when Duncan Keith got his start with the Times Tigers here all those years ago? When Jenna Enge threw her first curling stone, did anyone realize she would grow up to compete in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts? […]
By Gary Sliworsky
Ag rep, Emo
Ag rep, Emo
Social media and smartphone topics have been popular at farm meetings this winter—and for good reason. Many farmers and other agri-businesses are using these online and mobile tools to streamline and improve their communications and business activities. Researchers, OMAFRA specialists, and other organizations that want to get current information out […]
Recognize the name? Maybe not. Try Poplar, Trembling Aspen, Popple, Asp, and White Poplar. These are all common names for the same tree. The scientific name (Populus tremuloides) is the same all over the world. This poplar is one of four which can be found in Northern Ontario. Some of […]
