The Borderland Thunder showed the fight of a team desperate to prolong its season but in the end, the bounces—and the championship—went the Dryden Ice Dogs’ way. Ice Dogs forward Konrad Bruetsch’s shin pad played hero to snap a 4-4 tie at the 17:40 mark of the third period Thursday […]
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The district Substance Abuse Prevention team has made yet another move to enforce its message against drinking and driving, posting new signs in local bars. “All the local bars are on board,” enthused Fort Frances OPP Cst. Al MacDonald, who also sits on the SAP committee. “They went over really […]
Howard Reesman passed away peacefully in Calgary, Alta. on Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at the age of 94 years at the Father Lacombe Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his wife, Bea (Lottie Beatrice), nee Hutchings; two brothers, Homer and Harold; and sister, Reba. Born in Kirksville, Mo., Howard grew […]
Here are the top scores from recent YBC action at Plaza Lanes: M&M Kids (Smurfs) •Girls’ high single (flat)—Lena Morelli (80) •Girls’ high single (w/hdcp)—Lena Morelli/Claire Hyatt (182) •Boys’ high single (flat)—Brendan Morand (144) •Boys’ high single (w/hdcp)—Brendan Morand (238) Top three averages—1. Brendan Morand (86) 2. Dallas Gervais (81) […]
Fort Frances will be covered in yellow tomorrow as Beta Sigma Phi holds its annual “daffodil drive.” The flowers can be purchased all day—$5 for a bunch of 10—at several locations around town. They also can be picked up at Knox United Church beginning at 7:30 a.m. For those who […]
The Borderland Thunder didn’t get the “must-win” they needed and now are now looking down the barrel of a season-ending sweep tonight in Dryden. The Thunder fell 4-1 last night to the host Ice Dogs, who now lead their best-of-seven SIJHL final 3-0. For the second-straight time, the Thunder’s offence […]
Non-residents have to pay slightly higher user fees at facilities in Fort Frances after town council passed a bylaw featuring a revised miscellaneous user fee schedule. But Mayor Glenn Witherspoon noted the only significant change to the fee schedule is the clarification of what “residents” and “non-residents” are. Under the […]
While local Canada Safeway staff continue negotiating with the company after their contract expired Sunday, a picket set up outside the store here Wednesday was manned by striking employees from the three Safeway stores in Thunder Bay. The picketers were stopping customers at the parking lot entrances and exits, offering […]
Dear sir: When I fell on ice on west Scott Street, a group of men driving truck tapped their horns to help when care was needed. The fact the truck drivers were alert enough to call out for help was commendable and I do thank them. I don’t know who […]
Dear sir: I am confused. I wonder who are the terrorists? Are they the individuals who strap explosives to their bodies and blow themselves up in the hope that they might kill some of the people who have stolen part of their country? Or are they the young, trained soldiers […]
Under the “Oh no, not again” file . . . Yes, that dreaded “T” word is being floated around again by town leaders. As in “twinning” Fort Frances with another town/city. Also as in “time (and money) wasted.” This time around, 10 years after our last foray with “twinning,” Fort […]
Dear sir: I have been following the ongoing no-smoking debate in the Fort Frances Times on-line. I was born in town and since we in Toronto already have had this shoved down our throats by the internationally renowned idiots who run Toronto city council, I thought I might add my […]
