Giselle CalderSubmitted by The Fort Frances Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary met on March 8, with 27 members in attendance. It was with a heavy heart that auxiliary president Alfreda Easton told the members about the loss of Carol Affleck and her husband, Lovern. Carol joined the auxiliary as soon as she […]
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An article in yesterday’s Times headlined, “Youngster wins contest for his act of kindness,” contained an error. A paragraph read that six-year-old Bryson DeGagne “was inspired by his blind cousin who often deals with the CNIB.” In fact, it should have stated his cousin is visually-challenged, not blind. The Times […]
Staff Molly Carlson is a true triple threat. The Fort Frances native will have three tries to close out her freshman season with the Florida State Seminoles in golden fashion at the NCAA diving championships that got underway yesterday in Indianapolis. Carlson qualified in all three individual events for the […]
Nicholas Donaldson Families enjoyed egg decorating at the Fort Frances Museum on Tuesday using only natural food dyes to paint and colour their works of art. The activity was part of “March Break at the Museum,” which continued this afternoon with a beading class from 1-3 p.m. led by Linda […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The federal government is bringing in strict measures and fines for anyone who flies a drone too close to an airport or plane. Transport minister Marc Garneau today unveiled restrictions to curb the number of incidents in which recreational drones have come too close to planes, which […]
Duane Hicks Jeremy Nussbaumer, technical customer service representative for the FFPC, demonstrated how iPads are used in conjunction with the FFPC’s GIS system to perform inspections of the utility’s electrical assets.
There are new questions facing school boards and organizations planning trips for students to the United States. Is it safe to travel to that country? And will all of the students and participants be able to cross the border given the new immigration orders signed by U.S. President Donald Trump? […]
I used to sleep. At least, I think I did. There must have been a time when my mother placed me carefully in my bed and I drifted off to sleep instantly and effortlessly. Alas, that no longer is the case. Teenagers train for sleeping like runners train for marathons, […]
I’m sure you all will know how I feel about the wet weather we were experiencing Monday. We sure don’t need the rain. I was really hoping we would miss it. The temperature was mild enough but it sounds like we are in for a cold snap–and rather quickly, too. […]
Amber Quo displayed some admirable balance while putting her best foot forward during the Canskate 5/6 group’s number, “Different Colors.”
Parker Forster, centre, was having a grand time helping drive the Beginner 2 group through its “Big Green Tractor” routine.
Dear editor: Town council is letting us down by even considering the removal of traffic lights just to save a few hundred dollars, especially near an elementary school. A four-way stop makes it even more dangerous for children to cross. Instead of watching the light, they have to watch for […]
