Heather Latter Janis Higgins, former president of the Ontario Genealogy Society of Thunder Bay, offered up a workshop called “Basics and Beyond” on Saturday at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, teaching two dozen participants how to access their historical past. The event was presented by both the library […]
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Lucas Punkari Fort Frances Lakers’ defenceman Phil Jennrich found himself under attack from Wisconsin Wilderness forward Tom Paine as he rushed up the ice during Friday night’s SIJHL playoff game at the Ice For Kids Arena here. The Lakers won 6-2 to take the two-game, total-goal series by a margin […]
Lucas Punkari Dan Bird got ready to take a shot during play Saturday afternoon at the 12th-annual Gord Dunville Mixed Dart Classic at the local Legion. This year’s edition included a blind doubles tournament Friday night, with mixed doubles and mixed teams events going Saturday.
The family of Glen Albert Donald Fraser, 70, of Sapawe, Ont., sadly announced his passing on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. Glen was born Jan. 27, 1941 in Chapple Township, Ont. His family moved to Sapawe when he was five years old, where […]
Duane Hicks Children’s librarian Andrea Avis showed off examples of the types of tiles everyone is invited to make at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre next Tuesday (March 15). Kids, parents, grandparents, and everyone else are welcome to drop by between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and “Create a Tile” […]
Peggy Revell Baeley Fulford (foreground) and Kale Huntley showed off the dirty socks that were part of their science project that tested different stain removers as Grade 7 and 8 students at J.W. Walker showed off their science projects and experiments there this morning.
Staff Times’ reporter Duane Hicks pulled up loops on the “summer” panel of the local Community Arts and Heritage Education Project—“What Hooks You Here?”—last week afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Children and adults interested in learning to rug-hook, as well as help complete the project, are […]
Duane Hicks This Sunday (March 13) will be the last chance for locals to quaff a beer at the White Pine Inn as the tavern is closing its doors for the final time that night. Owner Terry Bailey is putting the property up for sale due to a decline in […]
Heather Latter Jodi Shoemaker, left, accepted a cake sample from Nicole Thomson, co-owner of “Doubly Delicious” along with her sister, Michelle Cain, yesterday evening during the 2011 Bridal Show. Presented by Northwoods Gallery & Gifts, the event highlighted local services, such as flowers and catering to music, invitations, make-up, and […]
Lucas Punkari The quick start Fort Frances Lakers’ head coach Wayne Strachan was looking for from his troops was evident early on last night. But when push came to shove in the closing minutes, his squad headed in the opposite direction. James Kline’s go-ahead marker with less than three minutes […]
Heather Latter Those interested in learning more about their family history still can register for a workshop slated tomorrow afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The Fort Frances Museum, in conjunction with the library, is hosting “Basics & Beyond” with Janis Higgins, former president of the Ontario […]
Lucas Punkari It was a four-year process for Isaac Keffer but on Tuesday afternoon the Muskie curler was able to accomplish his goal of leading his rink to the OFSAA curling championship by winning the NWOSSAA playdowns in Terrace Bay. “I was really excited about finally being able to do […]
