Duane Hicks Voting in the Fort Frances municipal and school board elections continues to be strong. As of yesterday, a total of 1,317 out of the 5,179 eligible electors had voted by telephone or internet, which equals a 25 percent turnout so far, returning officer Lisa Slomke told the Times. […]
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Duane Hicks Flint House here is turning on red lights this Monday (Oct. 22) as part of “Mark it Read” for dyslexia–a national campaign designed to raise awareness and support for the 10-20 percent of Canadian children living with the condition. The Scott Street restaurant will light up from closing […]
The Canadian PressPaola LoriggioShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario passed its cannabis legislation yesterday, firmly establishing the right to smoke marijuana in public in the province hours after recreational use of drug became legal across Canada. The Progressive Conservative government’s bill, changing previously-established regulations on where recreational pot can be used, was put […]
Press Release Bill Durst will be performing live at the Copper River Inn here on Friday, Oct. 19 as part of his “Good Good Lovin” CD tour. The show features Jack Richardson Hall-of-Fame members Bill Durst and his writing partner, bassist Joe DeAngelis of the pioneering classic Canadian rock band, […]
It will be mainly clear tonight, with an overnight low of five C (41 F) and southwest winds gusting up to 17 km/h. Tomorrow will see spotty afternoon showers, with a high of eight (460 and low back down to minus-seven (19). Look for west-northwest winds gusting up to 20 […]
Staff Three of the four Muskie court teams came away victorious against the Dryden Eagles in NorWOSSA action here Tuesday afternoon. The junior girls’ basketball squad downed Dryden 42-35 to improve their league record to 4-1. Keisha Debungie led the black-and-gold offensively with a 20-point performance. Justine Linklater and Tatum […]
Staff The Ice For Kids Arena was the place to be Tuesday night if you like thrilling hockey. A hat trick by captain Nick Lucas helped spur the Fort Frances Lakers (5-4-0-0) to a wild 6-4 win over the Dryden GM Ice Dogs in SIJHL action. After recently returning to […]
From the OPP Members of the Rainy River District OPP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a youth reported missing around 6:25 p.m. yesterday. Johnny Shawataskung, 14, of Big Island First Nation, last was seen yesterday morning at Rainy River High School. He is described as a First Nations’ […]
Staff In what will come as a shock to few, the Muskie cross-country team dazzled at the NWOSSAA championships yesterday on the Kamview Ski Trails in Thunder Bay. The black-and-gold saw eight of their 13 runners qualify for the all-Ontarios, slated for Nov. 3 in Burlington. Fort High finished fourth […]
Duane Hicks Long-term care resident “Lance” (Rob Tovey) fondly recalled his glory days while “Jerry” (Darryl Allan) looked on in a scene from “Monday at the Manor” during a dress rehearsal last night at La Place Rendez-Vous. The comedy–written and directed by Tracy Gibson–will be performed as a dinner theatre […]
The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup Ottawa wants to make it free and fast for Canadians to obtain criminal pardons for simple pot possession, but Public Safety minister Ralph Goodale made it clear yesterday the government does not support the push for conviction records to be destroyed outright. Goodale said legislation is […]
The Canadian PressLori Ewing TORONTO–A new superstar, a new head coach, and a victory for the new-look Raptors to open what’s been one of the most-anticipated NBA regular seasons for Toronto in a while. Kawhi Leonard, Toronto’s prized off-season acquisition, had 24 points and 12 rebounds in his first real […]
