An article in yesterday’s Times incorrectly listed local figure skaters Jordyn Seguin, Whitney Williamson, Hallee Nugent, and Mya Scott-Thompson as part of the Border Skating Club. In fact, they all are members of the Northern Lights School of Skating, which is directed and owned by Ashley Cumming. The Times regrets […]
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Staff The four Muskie court teams travelled to Kenora on Tuesday to open the NorWOSSA regular season against the Broncos, with mixed results. The senior girls’ volleyball squad came away victorious in straight sets, taking the best-of-five match by scores of 25-15, 55-15, and 25-22. It was much of the […]
Duane Hicks Downtown Fort Frances was alive with the sights and sounds of the festive season Sunday afternoon as the annual Christmas parade, this year entitled “Christmas at the Movies,” proved to be an event to remember. The parade, which started shortly after 3 p.m. and proceeded west along Scott […]
Press Release Local MPP Greg Rickford on Friday called on the Competition Bureau to review gasoline and diesel retail prices in Northwestern Ontario. “Our [government] has followed through and taken steps to cut gas prices in Ontario,” noted Rickford, who also is the minister of energy, northern development and mines. […]
Duane Hicks Whether it’s a present to a loved one or donation to a good cause, Christmas is a time to give. But what about the gift of goodwill? Go Local Fort Frances and the Town of Fort Frances want residents to think about how they can make someone else’s […]
Duane Hicks Plans are in motion for a Christmas Day event many local residents look forward to each year. But while a trio of cooks have come forth to make the meal for the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s 31st-annual Christmas dinner set for noon-2 p.m. at Knox United Church here, […]
Duane Hicks The new town council officially set sail on its four-year voyage together Monday night and in the words of Mayor June Caul, she has “every confidence that we are embarking on a future with great possibilities and outcomes.” Mayor Caul and Couns. Michael Behan, Wendy Brunetta, Andrew Hallikas, […]
Duane Hicks Will would be proud. Justin and Blair Anderson of Betty’s raised more than $12,470 during “Movember,” the annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, including mental health and suicide. At the beginning of November, Justin Anderson […]
Duane Hicks Want to provide input into the town’s 2019 budget? You had better act fast. As the new town council gets underway with the 2019 budget process, citizens are invited next Monday (Dec. 10) to present their requests to council regarding municipal services and projects they’d like to see […]
Staff The new town council will be sworn into office this evening, just as other district officials elected in the Oct. 22 municipal election will be. Mayor-elect June Caul will join re-elected councillor Wendy Brunetta, as well as newly-elected Michael Behan, Andrew Hallikas, Douglas Judson, John McTaggart, and Rick Wiedenhoeft, […]
Duane Hicks The annual Christmas parade, this year entitled “Christmas at the Movies,” is all set to go this Sunday (Dec. 2) and it’s shaping up to be a holiday event to remember. The parade will be held along Scott Street at 3 p.m., starting at Reid Avenue and ending […]
An article in yesterday’s Times incorrectly named a Muskie senior boys’ basketball player as Ben Larson. In fact, his name is Brandon Larson. The Times regrets any confusion or disappointment this error may have caused.
