FORT FRANCES—“The Show,” a mockumentary written, directed, and produced by local resident Andrew George, premiered before a full house at the Cine 5 Theatre across the river in International Falls, Mn. last Thursday night. George called it a success. “I couldn’t believe it,” he exclaimed. “We rolled up [the cast […]
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FORT FRANCES—The Fine Line Art Gallery on Mowat Avenue wants artists looking for a project to start this winter to consider creating a piece to enter in its annual spring art show. And this time around, they’re being asked to “Think Green.” Jean Richards, a member of the Fine Line […]
FORT FRANCES—Organizers of the Voyageur Lions Club’s seventh-annual “Polar Plunge,” held New Year’s Day on Sand Bay behind La Place Rendez-Vous, were somewhat disappointed with the low number of participants and money raised—compared to last year anyway. “We had a particularly good year last year. We had wonderful weather and […]
2008 will see new challenges and a new board of directors eager to carry out the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s many programs and community events, Chamber president Christine Denby said last week. “We have a big year ahead,” Denby noted, adding the Business, Retention & Expansion project (BR&E) is […]
If they haven’t already, local residents can plan to put their Christmas trees out on the curb next week as the Fort Frances Fire Brigade will hold its annual tree pick-up on Jan. 12—the first Saturday following Ukrainian Christmas. The tree pick-up—a tradition started here years ago by the now-defunct […]
As first reported by the Times back on Dec. 19, the price for a bridge card jumped to $12 (U.S.) starting yesterday (Jan. 1). The cards had been selling for $10 (U.S.), and were valid for 12 round trips on the bridge. The new price will continue to be for […]
The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club got far more people out than it expected for its family ski day on Sunday at its Rocky Inlet trails. Drawing more than 100 people of all ages and experience levels, club president Jim Krag said Monday he was overwhelmed with the response. “It […]
FORT FRANCES—Despite the strong Canadian dollar and the subsequent threat of residents “outshopping” this past Christmas, many local businesses saw solid sales throughout the season. Richard Boileau of McTaggarts called sales at the clothing store “awesome” while Connie Cuthbertson of Northwoods Gallery & Gifts referred to their shopping season as […]
There is nothing better than coming home with absolutely nothing to do. And no one knows this better than the university and college students who arrive home for the holidays each year. For the most part, Christmas is a nice, relaxing period in a student’s year. You get to sleep […]
FORT FRANCES—Kathy Cuthbertson, along with workers at the Fort Frances High School cafeteria, are planning a meatball and perogy benefit dinner for David and Jennifer Marr of Emo on Friday, Jan. 25. The couple’s new baby, Benjamin, was born prematurely at 24 weeks and four days, and so the family […]
With two more weeks to go, 738 ballots for the Jan. 14 municipal byelection already have come in, returning officer Glenn Treftlin reported this morning. “It’s not too bad considering there’s two solid weeks to go yet,” said Treftlin. “It’s coming along. Looking at the last election’s rate of returns, […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources wishes to advise the public that due to a fire in the Abitibi generating station at Calm Lake, ice conditions on Calm Lake and the Seine River system currently may not be safe. On or about Dec. 26, the main breaker in the Calm Lake […]
