The Muskie boys played to a 5-2 victory in Saturday night’s final Border Battle of the season against the International Falls High Broncos. Scoring for Muskies were Ashton Armstrong, Klyde LaPlante, Ashton Veldhuisen, Aiden Jean and Trent Friesen. Karson Loughrey took the win in the net. The game got a […]
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The Muskie Girls Seniors were honoured at a home game against the Dryden Eagles, on February 6. The team will be saying goodbye to six players at the end of the season: Hayden Allam, Isabelle Tanguay, Karsyn McQuaker, Kiera Fairnington, Kourtney McCoy, and Maddy Bliss. Each player was acknowledged, along […]
It’s been 10 years since the #5 paper machine at the Fort Frances mill went silent. Stan Tinkess, who worked at the mill for 36 years before taking an early retirement from his role as Stock Preparation Supervisor kept a memento from the day – a piece of paper from […]
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As part of a government initiative, two local organizations are being recognized for the work they do that benefits the entire community. The Northwestern Ontario Metis Child and Family Services (NWOMCFS) Fort Frances branch and Northwest Community Legal Clinic (NCLC) Fort Frances branch are both the recipients of the Ontario […]
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A few accessibility upgrades will be included in the current pool renovation at the Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances, says Nathan Young, recreation & culture manager, raising high hopes that individuals who need support getting into the pool will be able to participate in future swim activities. “Currently, we […]
(FORT FRANCES) – The North West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to announce that Staff Sergeant Greg Given of the Thunder Bay Provincial Communications Centre, is promoted to the rank of Inspector and becomes Commander, Rainy River District Detachment, effective February 12, 2024. Inspector Given holds a Bachelor of […]
Greek lemon soup, known as Avgolemono, is a classic and comforting dish that holds a special place in Greek culinary traditions. My version of this velvety soup is a harmonious blend of chicken broth, tender rice, and a unique lemon-egg mixture that imparts a delightful citrusy flavour and creamy texture. […]
Big Lake Dive and Marine.com were out on the ice at Rainy River trying to extract a pickup that went through the ice in about 20 feet of water earlier this winter. A group of curious ice fishermen were on hand to see how it was done. No word on […]
The first time I saw Bud Poile, he was a forward and head coach of the Edmonton Flyers in the Western Hockey League, twin jobs he handled for the last two-plus seasons of his playing career. His brother Don was on the team and I recall regularly mixing them up. […]
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TORONTO —The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $6 million in the Grow Ontario Market Initiative to help agri-food businesses and industry organizations expand their sales and grow their markets. The increase brings the total funding for the Initiative through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to $12 […]
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Borderland Pride and the Fort Frances Lakers Hockey Association are proud to announce that the Lakers’ game on Friday, March 1 will mark the community’s first ever “Pride Night” celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ diversity and inclusion in sport. The March 1 game will see the Lakers take on that Thunder Bay North Stars. […]
Dear editor, If indeed The Copper River Inn is for sale, what a wonderful idea to “turn it into” an Assisted Living residence for seniors in Fort Frances! Many months ago, when The Times printed a possible use of the Wood yard along the river, we were happy to see […]







