“The Kids on the Block” puppets, operated by drama students at Fort Frances High School, taught district elementary school students about disabilities during a series of performances Friday. Such things as visual impairment, cerebral palsy, and learning disabilities were highlighted.
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While bolstering its ranks has been an item on the “to do” list for some time, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce will be creating a new temporary position later this spring to focus on membership development. “Membership is something we’ve needed to focus on a little bit more in […]
Jamison Shortreed got the pads down to make a save during a 3-on-3 scrimmage last night at the Ice for Kids Arena. The practice was in preparation for an upcoming 3-on-3 tournament which is slated for Thunder Bay this weekend. A number of local teams are planning to take part […]
Callahan Wiedenhoeft and her brother, Christian, took advantage of Sunday’s spring snowstorm by making a large snowman in their front yard yesterday afternoon. They had help from their dad, Chris, of course. But with above zero temperatures expected all week, it isn’t likely this “Frosty” will last for long.
Greyhound Canada Transportation Corp. has announced a proposed schedule change that, if approved, would see its service between Fort Frances and Thunder Bay discontinued. But while Greyhound was aiming for full discontinuation of service as early as May 4, the Times learned Friday that if the route is axed, it […]
At least some local power customers turned out the lights and switched off their televisions for “Earth Hour” this past Saturday night, with the Fort Frances Power Corp. reported a three percent reduction in electricity usage between 8-9 p.m. Lori Cain, cost and regulatory analyst for the FFPC, said Fort […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team scored three unanswered goals in the third period yesterday afternoon, lifting them to a 5-3 victory over the Ancaster Royals in their opening game of the all-Ontarios in Ottawa. The score was much closer than the game itself as Fort High dominated Ancaster—out-chancing them and […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that, at its regular meeting on March 29, and in accordance with Ontario Regulation 462/97 (Native Representation on Boards), it has appointed Jim Leonard as a trustee. Leonard, who is chief of Rainy River First Nations, also served as a […]
Canadian Tire staff is holding a fundraiser bake sale and penny auction this Saturday (April 5) to help the family of a local youth struggling with spina bifida. From 11 a.m.-3 p.m., the public is invited to drop by the store and buy something to help out William Moody Jr., […]
About a dozen moms and infants participated in the new session of “Mother Goose,” which got underway this morning at the Fort Frances Public Library. The free 10-week program teaches parents and caregivers songs and lap rhymes they can sing to their youngsters.
Muskie winger George Halverson blasted through the Ancaster Royals’ defence in the second period of their OFSAA opener yesterday afternoon. Goalie Tyler Leach came up with the save, but Fort High went on to win the game 5-3.
Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton has received a grant for swimming lessons from the Please Mum Foundation Fund . . . Funds for Fun! Please Mum is a B.C.-based company that has been making growing up fun for Canadian children for more than 20 years. The establishment […]
