Jared Catholique-Bruyere hopes he never wakes up from his dream season. The Fort Frances judo competitor added to his incredible winning streak this past weekend in Toronto, going 4-0 to claim the gold medal in the 81 kg-plus category at the junior provincial championships. Catholique-Bruyere has been unstoppable since losing […]
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As unfiltered images of war torn Iraq flooded into our living rooms, the price of war became truly visible in the shattered homes and injured Iraqi children. One child, Ali Ismaeel Abbas, was found in Iraq after a missile hit his home. His parents were killed, he was badly burned […]
The “Wheels to Meals” had exciting entertainment prior to their lunch of soup and sandwiches. The event was sponsored by Fort Frances Times, 93.1 FM radio, Shaw Television, Fort Volunteer Bureau, and Rainy River Safety Coalition. Thirty-seven seniors including the Cast of the Sunset Seniors attended the luncheon and presentations, […]
The president of the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) said Sunday a willingness for the SIJHL’s full-time franchises to work together is vital for the league’s long-term survival. Brent Ladds expressed confidence that the league, which just completed its second year of existence, can continue to develop into a viable unit […]
Despite being originally announced back in May, 2000 that it would close in 2004, the Fort Frances Jail will remain open for the foreseeable future, much to the relief of the town. “I think the staff were quite happy to hear about it,” said Ian Booth, superintendent of the Fort […]
The town will be on the search for a new manager of Operations and Facilities, as Pat Hickerson, the man currently in the position, will be moving back to B.C. “I’m going to work for another consulting firm in Vernon, B.C.,” said Hickerson on Friday, when asked why he was […]
“State of the Union” is theme of the 57th annual general meeting and conference of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association here May 1-3 at La Place Rendez-Vous Hotel. But what makes this conference, which will see dozens of delegates from across the region, a little more special is a certain […]
The Northwestern Ontario Tourism Association will be holding it’s annual spring meeting tomorrow, and the agenda seems light. “There’s not a tonne of major issues this year, which is nice,” said Tom Pearson, president of NWOTA. “Usually we’re bogged down with issues.” The meeting, which begins with the election of […]
DYS Staff and students celebrated Earth Day. Ms. George, Ms Tolen with grades seven and eight developed the spider web. Ms Leonard and Mrs. Bombay concentrated in making RRR bags. Mr. Enns with his class created silly Earth Day commercials, to make earth’s surroundings most noticeable. Mrs. Mose and Mrs. […]
April 28 through May 2 is officially “Education Week” in Ontario, and while many schools will be participating in activities designed to stimulate the minds of young children while educating parents on their children’s progress, one school is taking a somewhat enlightened approach this year. Alberton School retained the services […]
The “Jump Rope for Heart Event” at Donald Young School on Friday afternoon was a success in raising approximately $4000. DYS staff were pleased that so many students were willing to volunteer to raise funds for this cause. For 21 years the Heart and Stroke Foundation has raised monies to […]
While councillors refused to pay the $1.7 million price tag originally attached to the job to rebuild Front Street last week, they said yes Monday to paying about $674,900 to reconstruct it this summer—hopefully in time to get it done for the grand opening of Phase II of the La […]
