Twenty-two swimmers from the Fort Frances Aquanauts competed at the MM Crocus Classic in Winnipeg last weekend. The locals, including eight competing for the first time in a 50m pool, did well, said Aquanauts coach Roman Ramirez. “They did really well, the meet was not easy,” he said. “I’m really […]
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Both Muskie soccer teams are preparing to play four games each in Dryden this weekend—the last tournament before the NorWOSSA later this month in Kenora. Both teams will play against Sioux Lookout, Beaver Brae (Kenora), St. Thomas Aquinas (Kenora), and host Dryden. “I think they’re ready,” boys’ coach Rick Chambers […]
The local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association wrapped up Mental Health Awareness Week last Friday with a barbecue for the participants of its “Exercise for Health” challenge. Nancy Daley said about 150 people in town registered for the challenge, in which they recorded the number of minutes they […]
Town residents wanting to water their lawns or wash their vehicles should be aware the town’s bylaw regulating non-essential water use will take effect this Saturday (May 15). Starting that day, odd-numbered addresses only can water on odd days and even-numbered addresses on even days (even-numbered houses are exempt on […]
The annual Mother’s Day theme at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market this past Saturday saw a lot of activity, though not quite as much as in previous years. CVFM manager Deb Cornell surmised the cool weather, as well as competition from local Chamber of Commerce’s home and leisure show, may […]
Town council on Monday night agreed to designate the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship as a significant community event and proclaim that the week of July 18 be “Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship Week.” Upon recommendations from various executive committees, council also agreed to terms for in-kind donations to the […]
District motorists were shocked to see prices at the pumps skyrocket about 10 cents a litre practically overnight late last week to hit what’s believed to be the highest price ever for gasoline here. And the summer season—typically a time when gas costs more anyway due to higher consumer demand—hasn’t […]
Dear editor: I would like to express my appreciation for the wonderful articles in last week’s Fort Frances Times written by Melanie Béchard (“Young women’s conference teaches self-respect”) and by Michael Hilborn (“District speech contest a true test.” I appreciate the fact that it is not always possible to recognize […]
Dear Mike: Harry Vandetti’s idea of having the ghost of Rainy River astride the Great Beaver during our centennial parade is simply spooktacular! The problem is we have only one Great Beaver, but no shortage of ghosts. I’m afraid designating the honoured seat could raise more cries of nepotism than […]
Dear editor: As a recent newcomer to the Town of Fort Frances, I was immediately impressed with the excellent sports and arts facilities available to this community. Over the past 25 years, we have lived in a number of much larger cities that cannot boast of facilities like the La […]
The Town of Fort Frances once again will support the Canadian Cancer Society in its “Relay for Life” fundraiser coming up here June 25-26. A report by Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown recommended the town donate use of the campgrounds at Pither’s Point Park for the all-night event. This […]
