Joey Payeur For a team that steadfastly downplays the need for individual recognition, the Fort Frances Lakers still get their share of it—and then some. The Lakers have collected five of the seven SIJHL year-end awards handed out so far, with captain Dylan Robertson a good bet to make it […]
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Heather Latter Olivia Allen petted the soft fur of “Brownee” during Easter pictures provided by MA Photography at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market’s annual Easter Market on Saturday—the final market at the McIrvine Road location. The farmers’ market announced earlier this month that it would be closing its doors, and […]
Heather Latter Alivia Bordynuik showed off her basket of treats during the third-annual “Easter Egg-Stravaganza” on Saturday on Scott Street. Hosted by the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club, hundreds of children dropped by downtown businesses to receive Easter treats. They also were able to visit the Easter Bunny, and had a […]
Heather Latter Angie Redford, a Grade 8 student at J.W. Walker School, showed off her project that tested the cleaning power of dish detergents last Wednesday during the science fair there. Redford captured gold in the Grade 7/8 division while Jacob Albright and Brady Bodnarchuk earned silver. Rachel Anderson and […]
By Joan Lowy The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Are your car’s headlights keeping you in the dark? The beams on most cars aren’t doing a good job of helping drivers see down a dark road at night, according to rating of more than 30 midsized car models. Only one model, […]
Submitted The Muskie track-and-field team participated in a unique but effective conditioning session as its members picked up shovels—and their cardiovascular rates at the same time—during pre-season practice Friday at Fort High. The squad is in training for its first meet of the season April 12.
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Affordability is among the top Internet service concerns for Canadians, especially those living in rural areas, a new report has found. One out of three Canadians is satisfied with the cost of their home Internet, according to a report commissioned by Canada’s broadcast regulator. Two […]
Mark Gerber Dear sir: Looking through last week’s Fort Frances Times, I could not find even one mention or message regarding Good Friday and/or Easter. Since these are the major Christian events we celebrate each year, I would think it a good thing for them to be recorded and also […]
The Canadian PressNeil Davidson TORONTO—Even when he misses, Russell Westbrook is worth watching. The Oklahoma City star guard clanged a free throw off the rim, then gathered in the rebound with one hand before guiding the ball into the hoop. Chalk up another rebound and two more points en route […]
The Canadian PressBill Graveland CALGARY—Kay Pike stands in front of a giant lit mirror, dabs her brush into a glob of paint, and touches it to her skin. She’ll repeat the motion thousands of times over the next 12 hours as she transforms herself from a willowy blond artist to […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—A statement from the constituency office of an Alberta MP found dead at his desk last week says he died of a heart attack. The statement said an autopsy confirmed the cause of death for Conservative Jim Hillyer. The 41-year-old was found dead March 23 after he […]
The Canadian Press EDMONTON—In this case, it actually may take a village to raise a child—four of them to be exact—in a northwestern Alberta community. Tim and Bethani Webb of Hythe planned to have a family when they got married last June, and were thrilled when they found out not […]
