Staff A Minnesota angler who caught a potential world-record trout while ice fishing pleaded guilty in court March 28. Rob Scott of Crane Lake was fined $400 and had to forfeit his trout—a 52-pound, three-oz. whopper that measured 45 inches in length and had a 32-inch girth. Scott had caught […]
District News
Heather Latter Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell is aware of concerns locally—from both parents and child-care providers—about Bill 143 (the Child Care Modernization Act), which currently is in second reading. “I’m listening to a lot of parents,” noted Campbell. “But I’m also hearing from child-care providers from Kenora-Rainy River, and […]
Staff Some people have a song in them just waiting to get out? Well, wait no more. The “Friends of the Fort Frances Museum,” along with local musicians Shannon Darby and Kenneth Kellar, will host a youth song-writing workshop on Saturday, May 10. They’re looking for individuals aged 13 and […]
Heather Latter Though her commute to work on Monday was comparable to when she was living in Southern Ontario, Dr. Kit Young-Hoon is pleased that generally she will only be travelling about 10 minutes to her new position as the Medical Officer of Health for the Northwestern Health Unit (NHU). […]
English Drama Division Monday, April 14 Serious Monologue, Grade 11 and 12—1. Taylor Shouldice 2. Christian Windego Choral Reading, Grades 11 and 12—Honorable Mention: FFHS Special Education Class Dramatic presentation, open—1. Noah Paleczny and Callahan Wiedenhoeft Serious Solo Poetry, Kindergarten—1. Alexis Latter Humorous Solo Poetry, Kindergarten—1. Alexis Latter Humorous Solo […]
Staff A student from Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton will receive the “Recognition of Excellence” from the Northwest Catholic District School Board at its regular meeting tonight. Principal Brendan Hyatt indicated Haiven Horton has been involved with the school leadership program there for the past two years. […]
Staff Safe Communities Rainy River District wants to continue to keep safety a priority locally. As such, it is hosting a meeting this Tuesday (April 15) from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for community partners and anyone interested in getting involved in some safety initiatives. “I’m hoping to make some plans for […]
Piano Division Wednesday, April 9 •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Romantic or 20th or 21st Century, Grade 2—1. Paige Eldridge 2. Max VanDrunen Thursday, April 10 •Piano Ensemble, One Piano, Two Performers, Intermediate—1. Katelyn Bruyere and Judy Wu 2. Alexa Veldhuisen and Mika Kooistra •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Own Choice, Grade […]
Piano Division Tuesday, April 8 •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Romantic, Grade 9—1. Sarah Bagacki and Erin Gustafson (tie) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Romantic, Grade 8—1. Anna Schwartz •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Post-Romantic or 20th or 21st Century, Grade 9—1. Sarah Bagacki 2. Erin Gustafson •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Post-Romantic or […]
Staff Trevor Barker is one step closer to becoming Canada’s best new artist. The 26-year-old Devlin native has become a regional semi-finalist in CBC Music and CBC Radio One’s “Searchlight” competition. The original song he submitted is entitled “Jack and Rose,” a ballad based on the characters from the film, […]
Heather Latter Fort Frances Times’ co-owner and office manager Linda Plumridge has been honoured by the Ontario Community Newspapers Association for her community work. Plumridge was this year’s recipient of the prestigious Insurance Bureau of Canada Community Award in Memory of Mary Knowles, which recognizes the contributions of individuals and […]
Heather Latter Given today is the International Day of Pink, and there has been plenty of focus lately on bullying and cyberbullying, Fort Frances OPP Cst. Anne McCoy offered a presentation on the topic to the local Celebrating Diversity Committee last week. In it, Cst. McCoy highlighted the strategies being […]
