Dan Falloon Devlin native Jordan Davis was looking for a change of scenery for his final year of junior hockey. He certainly got it—trading in the Canadian shield of Thunder Bay for the flatlands of Topeka, Kan. after joining the NAHL’s Topeka Roadrunners. On a personal level, the former Fort […]
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Dan Falloon Local goalie Mark Loveday received some fine news in Faribault, Mn. on Sunday. The 14-year-old netminder, who is just entering Grade 9, found out he had cracked the Shattuck St. Mary’s Bantam Tier I hockey team—a promotion after playing with its Bantam ‘A’ squad last season. He is […]
Dan Falloon 2008 may not be that long ago to some, but it’s seemed like an eternity ago for the Muskie football program. Before earning a 9-7 victory against the host St. John’s Tigers on Friday, Fort High (1-1) had gone nearly two years without a win in the WHSFL—a […]
Duane Hicks Val Carrier sorted her way through a pile of clothing and other items in one of the crowded back rooms at the Salvation Army’s thrift store.
Duane Hicks James Thomas threw away an old turntable onto the pile Saturday during the Ontario Electronic Stewardship-sponsored Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) free collection day at the Public Works building here. A total of 194 vehicles stopped by, dropping off enough TVs, computers, and other waste to fill […]
Peggy Revell Rainy River First Nations Chief Jim Leonard, foreground, was tested by Hugh Dennis on Friday as the community gathered to mark the implementation of a new drug-testing policy for band employees and those in the community who are in “safety sensitive” positions. Chief Leonard volunteered to be the […]
Dan Falloon Muskie junior hoopster Sarah Glover grasped the ball as she looked for options during a drill at practice Monday at Fort High. The squad is coming off a weekend where they won all three games at a tournament in Dryden in advance of the NorWOSSA season, which kicks […]
With slow passport sales threatening the future of the long-running “Tour de Fort” entertainment series here, there was welcome news this morning when board president Ken Avis announced there will be a 19th season after all. But “Tour de Fort” clearly isn’t out of the woods just yet. Mr. Avis […]
It often is noted that a free and open press ensures the government represents its people. The press is free to tell the truth about the government and its citizens hold the government accountable. This applies to any level of government and the committees of the government. However, governments have […]
Kerry Harper Dear editor: This concerns a problem at the Salvation Army’s drop-off box. There are people who decide that it is all right to drop off or steal items at the Salvation Army at all hours of the day or night. This is happening Saturday, Sunday, and weekdays (for […]
Mike Kemper Dear editor: Thanks to Peggy Revell for her very clever interview, and to the Fort Frances Times for the physicalities. Thanks to Doug and Blair from Betty’s, who not only are savvy businessmen but also great supporters of local arts. Thanks to every friend who bought one of […]
Capt. Angel Sandoval-Silva Dear editor: The summer has quickly come to an end and students everywhere have returned to the classroom. For many families, this is an exciting time of the year. Children look forward to back-to-school shopping and starting extracurricular activities. However, there also are many families in this […]
