Joey Payeur With a new name, two recently-forged partnerships, a more concentrated cross-border initiative, and an opportunity to host a unique event on the horizon, the International Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Club is breathing some serious fire these days. For instance, the club finalized negotiations over the weekend to bring […]
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Press Release Tbaytel yesterday announced $20,000 for a new funding program taking place in 2017 that will enable individuals, groups, and not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario to create and implement projects that bring more good to neighbourhoods and communities. The Tbaytel for Good Community Fund’s “Good Community” program is a […]
Press Release With spring weather quickly approaching, many workplaces, community groups, and individuals will be taking steps to clean up outdoor spaces. The Northwestern Health Unit would like to remind the public that there is a chance a discarded needle may be part of the garbage found. “Knowing how to […]
Press Release Josh Henry is a Fort Frances native who loves to explore the world. He’s been travelling the globe for the last decade and has visited more than 50 countries. Henry won the title of “Canada’s Greatest Explorer” last summer when he won a reality outdoor adventure series, besting […]
Nicholas Donaldson Aboriginal musician Shy-anne Hovorka spent last Wednesday getting to know the area and meeting the people here. Hovorka, who spoke with the Times before staging a concert at the Couchiching multi-use facility last Wednesday night, said she’s always enjoyed music and education. She was very happy to come […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is making some cuts to help town council balance its 2017 budget. After taking a close look at library operations in recent weeks, the library board and town administration found ways to reduce this year’s municipal contribution to the library by […]
Press Release Camp Quality Northwestern Ontario will host an open house tomorrow (March 23) from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The event will help to raise awareness about its programming and supports for children with cancer and families. The community is invited to drop into […]
Joey Payeur The Muskie cheerleading squad was out in full force to support the black-and-gold during their opening 6-1 victory over the O’Gorman Knights (Timmins) yesterday at the Ice For Kids Arena. Lending their voices to the cause were (front row from left) Alacea Yerxa, Maren Scott, Raegan Woodgate, Kenna […]
Joey Payeur Muskie goalie Matt Booth stretched out his leg to deny Cameron Dutkiewitcz of the O’Gorman Knights (Timmins) on this scoring attempt during the first period of Fort High’s 6-1 win in its opening game of the 2017 OFSAA ‘A/AA’ boys’ hockey championship yesterday at the Ice For Kids […]
Joey Payeur This fish wasn’t flying but actually skating as part of second-intermission festivities at the Ice For Kids Arena during yesterday’s 6-1 victory by the Muskies over the O’Gorman Knights (Timmins) in the first game for both teams at the 2017 OFSAA ‘A/AA’ boys’ hockey championship. The preliminary-round games […]
Joey Payeur Kate Forget took what may be her final twirl around the ice during the second day of the Rainy River Figure Skating Club’s ice show, “True Colours,” on March 12 after what was for her an enjoyable three years as head coach.
Joey Payeur The Whitefish Bay Li’l Rangers, a six-player group of mostly first-year players, showed plenty of heart and flexibility in doing all they could to hold off Keanu Tom, right, and the more experienced and numerous Couchiching First Nation team during a one-day showcase put on by Northwest Bay […]
