Dan Falloon Fort Frances Lakers’ captain Tyler Stevenson probably said what the rest of his teammates were thinking. “The [Christmas] break couldn’t have come at a better time for us,” the Edmonton native acknowledged. “It’ll give us a few days to regroup, get the bodies back in good shape, and […]
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Duane Hicks A new housing development in the north end of town will be going ahead this spring. Town council passed a zoning bylaw amendment at its meeting Monday night to re-zone property proposed to be severed from 1038 and 1040 York Ave. N., and fronting Eighth Street West, from […]
Duane Hicks Pursuant to an article in last week’s Times, the Seniors and Law Enforcement Together’s Assisted Living Action Group is asking for the public to write in and let them know about the need for assisted living among area families. The group would like to hear why people feel […]
Duane Hicks Thanks to a generous outpouring from local individuals and businesses, the table is set for the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s 23rd-annual community Christmas dinner this Saturday at Knox United Church. Lead organizer Karen Mitchell said she not only has all the food donations needed, but volunteers to deliver […]
Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances once again is trying to make it as easy as possible for local residents to keep track of their “blue box” and garbage pick-up for the next two years. Starting this week, the town will have the 2011-12 refuse collection schedules delivered to […]
Peggy Revell Christmas began with a story about a child born in a manger. Over the years, however, the season has inspired a wealth of tales of goodwill and wonder that cause young and old to fondly reminisce. “There’s nothing like good books for Christmas,” said retired teacher and local […]
Duane Hicks Starting Jan. 1, people wishing to put a mobile or temporary sign on properties within the Town of Fort Frances are required to adhere to all aspects of the bylaw that regulates such signs. As such, the town is asking those parties to familiarize themselves with the most […]
Duane Hicks Always working to upgrade their skills, a group of local firefighters was trained in high-angle rope rescue here last week. Using the water treatment plant as a training site, Frank Sheppard, Greg Allan, Rod Davis, Wayne Riches, Dan DeGagne, Kayne Shaw, and Tyler Moffitt of the Fort Frances […]
Dan Falloon With nine goals against the Manitoba Lightning over the weekend, the Fort Frances Thunderhawks have proved they can score. It’s keeping the puck out of their own net the local senior ‘AAA’ squad hasn’t fully grasped yet. After a fine performance from goalie Chris Medicine in a 4-1 […]
Dan Falloon A cross-section of recent Muskie basketball history took to the court yesterday, looking to reclaim some past glory against a team bent on writing a new chapter of black-and-gold hoops. The Muskie alumni faced off with the current senior boys’ basketball team—a squad stacked with players hoping to […]
Peggy Revell Fr. Wayne McIntosh requested shelter for “Joseph” (Emma Smith) and “Mary” (Abby MacLam) as part of St. John’s Anglican Church’s annual “Las Posadas” celebration here Friday evening. Dressed up as shepherds, angels, and kings, the crowd that came out re-created the journey of Joseph and Mary from Nazareth […]
Peggy Revell Duncan Hill took a gander at the gift Santa Claus brought along with him to hand out to all the youngsters at last Wednesday’s Christmas celebration at the Fort Frances Nursery School.
