Lorne Jackson’s bid to represent Northern Ontario at the Tim Hortons Brier next month in Hamilton is in serious jeopardy. The Fort Frances skip—along with third Don DeBenedet, second Derek Jackson, and lead Mike Kjerulf—lost both their games yesterday to drop to 1-3 at the Dominion of Canada Northern Ontario […]
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Binge-eating disorder is a condition in which you regularly eat large amounts of food within a couple of hours or less (a binge). You feel you can’t control the binges, and you feel unhappy about them afterward. Unlike bulimia, if you have binge eating disorder, you don’t vomit or try […]
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind’s annual crocus sale to raise funds in support of local programs and services has begun. Starting today, these lovely potted crocus blooms can be purchased at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau (located in the old CN station), which is open from 9 a.m.-3 […]
Another $59,000 was raised in one week, which means the “Just Imagine” campaign now needs less than $200,000 to reach its goal of $1.5 million for the purchase of a CT Scanner at La Verendrye Hospital here. “District residents are making this happen,” said campaign chair Deane Cunningham. “The gifts […]
An article in yesterday’s Times incorrectly stated plans for a new public library here are based on a 77,000 sq. ft. building. In fact, the plans are for a 17,000 sq. ft. library. The Times regrets any inconvenience or confusion this error may have caused.
The Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario is planning an information session here in April and local charities are encouraged to express interest now as to whether they’d like to attend. This session—tentatively slated for Wednesday, April 18— only will be held if a sufficient number of charities sign up, […]
Debbie Bazylewski of the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau showed off some of the crocuses which will be on sale there until Feb. 16. Proceeds from the flower sales are going to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. —Duane Hicks photo
Riverside Foundation for Health Care chair Larry Cousineau and Foundation director Teresa Hazel read out the names of the winners of the “Just Imagine” campaign raffle draw Saturday afternoon at Canada Safeway. Rosemarie Green won the grand prize of a 42-inch plasma TV while Derek Mainville won the second-place prize […]
Local pairs team Sophie Potvin-Begin and Mike Nelson warmed up on the ice before performing their routine as a demonstration at the Sunset Country regional figure skating competition at Ice for Kids Arena this past weekend. —Heather Ogilvie photo
After performing the last surgery of his 38-year career last Wednesday, Dr. Jas Spencer was greeted in the cafeteria at La Verendrye Hospital with a small staff celebration. Here, he shared a few words about the importance of enjoying one’s occupation and teamwork among hospital staff. Dr. Spencer, who officially […]
Maxwell Williams, left, and Wyatt Vanderaa had their “guns” drawn during a rehearsal of the Donald Young School production of “Bugsy Malone” on Thursday. The guns actually will be “splurge” guns, or silly string. —Heather Ogilvie photo
Caitlin Sande did her part to help the Fort Frances Aquanauts relay team, also comprised of Serena Stromberg, Kaela Lowey, and Jillian Gustafson, earn a second-place finish in the girls’ 11-12 200m freestyle relay event Saturday during the annual Groundhog Invitational swim meet here. —Melanie Béchard photo
