Staff While the temperature is supposed to be rather mild on Saturday, there is “SnO” way the Friends of Fort Frances Museum won’t hold their annual family fun day. “SnOasis 5: Canada Alive!” is set to go March 4 from noon-2 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. […]
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Press Release The Backus Community Center in International Falls is pleased to welcome back Randy Noojin performing an encore performance of “Hard Travelin’ with Woody.” This one-man multimedia play showcasing the music and artworks of Woody Guthrie, written and performed by actor/playwright Noojin, will make its way back to the […]
Press Release Some 354 Confederation College students received 454 scholarships, bursaries, and awards totalling $190,255 at the annual Awards Recognition Reception last Wednesday. The students were recognized for their academic achievement and community involvement. In addition, the event provided an opportunity for students and the college community to thank donors […]
Press Release Ontario is reviewing the rules for buying and selling tickets online to give fans a fair shot at getting tickets to see their favourite team, musical act, or theatrical performance. Event tickets mostly are bought and sold online. While this has given fans more options, it also means […]
Staff The first rehearsal for this year’s Easter cantata is scheduled for March 20 at 7 p.m. at the New Beginnings Fellowship. Diane Maxey, who once again will be directing the choir, is asking those interested in participating to contact her beforehand at 274-7309. Maxey is ordering CDs and songbooks […]
Duane Hicks With town council considering cutting the library budget, and possibly necessitating a reduction of its hours of operation, the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre has asked the public to let it know why the library is so special to them. And the response has been overwhelmingly positive. […]
Duane Hicks “Laissez les bons temps rouler.” The Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau had good reason to celebrate Mardi Gras a little early this year as a fundraiser dinner at the Copper River Inn on Saturday night brought in just over $2,000 to repair the roof of the old CN station. […]
Staff The “Owandem,” a small tug donated to the Fort Frances Museum by the late Arden Erickson Barnes of Ranier, Mn., sits at the Public Works yard here awaiting future refurbishing. But before Barnes owned the boat, which she had renamed “The Motherlode,” it was owned by former Fort Frances […]
Staff Mayor Roy Avis reports he is doing well after undergoing back surgery on Feb. 14. “I’m back at home and recovering,” he told the Times this morning. “It’s just takes time. But everything’s going okay,” he added. Mayor Avis said he had been on a waiting list to have […]
Staff The local Legion Ladies Auxiliary was the real winner at this year’s Grammys. After calculating revenues and expenses for their inaugural “Pre-Grammy Awards Gala” held Feb. 11, the auxiliary told the Times it raised more than $12,000. This surpassed its goal of $10,000. The money will be used to […]
Duane Hicks Town council has turned down requests for financial aid from the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau. Executive director Matt Soprovich had asked council last Monday for one-time financial assistance in the amount of $20,000 to help fix the roof of the old CN station. He also requested $6,000 to […]
Duane Hicks In order to reduce a $60,000 deficit, town council has begun to make service cuts to its 2017 operating budget, including closing the north-end outdoor rink. At a budget meeting yesterday, council agreed to close it due to lack of use. The snow won’t be cleared from the […]
