Duane Hicks With the last roll of paper coming off paper machine #5 at the end of January, the Resolute Forest Products mill here continues to work on asset protection, with no updates from the company likely until at least April. Company spokesperson Xavier Van Chau told the Times last […]

Heather Latter Northwest Catholic District School Board administration last night recommended that trustees postpone indefinitely a decision on the future of Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton. Anthony Leek, who chairs the school’s Accommodation Review Committee, sees this as a positive step. “It’s a better option than closing […]

Joey Payeur If Mason Meyer’s play gets any hotter, the spring thaw might come a little earlier than expected. His stellar work over the past week helped the Fort Frances Lakers to three-straight wins and move the squad within hailing distance of clinching first place in the SIJHL. The 19-year-old […]

Heather Latter Bella Fry, left, and Harlow Perreault were among the JK students at St. Michael’s School who took part in a Teddy Bear picnic in celebration of Valentine’s Day on Friday. After parading through the school, the youngsters enjoyed the picnic and other activities in their classroom.

Heather Latter Julianna Rousseau, left, and Brookelynn Marchuk worked together on building a water tower out of straws on Monday during Family Day activities hosted by Science North at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The Science North team also offered four 30-minute shows in its indoor planetarium.

Joey Payeur Sherri Belluz, left, Joanna McQuarrie, Muskie forward Graeme Kitt, and his brother, Ian, enjoyed hot beverages and dainties in the pleasant atmosphere at the annual Muskie tea and bake sale Saturday in the Fort High cafeteria. Those on hand had a chance to take part in trivia challenges, […]

Joey Payeur Muskie Hannah McLeod (10) and Cassandra Moffitt (5) used a double-team approach to this block attempt against Cassidy Heil during Dryden’s 3-0 sweep over Fort High in the NorWOSSA senior girls’ volleyball final here last Thursday.

Staff Northwest Catholic District School Board administration is recommending trustees postpone indefinitely a decision on the future of Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton. The school, which runs up to Grade 8, saw its enrolment drop to 13 students last year and has been in the process of […]

Joey Payeur Muskie boys’ hockey head coach Jamie Davis and team trainer Alyssa Vanderaa shared a warm beverage during the squad’s tea and bake sale Saturday at the Fort High cafeteria. About 100 people turned out for the annual event, which included door prizes and a penny table.

Press Release Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. reports the watermain break on Front Street near the Emo Health Centre has been repaired and the boil-water advisory has been lifted. Water samples from the health centre have been analyzed and approved for drinking by the Northwestern Health Unit. Riverside would like […]

Heather Latter Students in Cynthia Donald’s Grade 4 class from Robert Moore School sang “My Hat It Has Three Corners” to residents at Rainycrest on Friday morning. They also performed two songs on their recorders and showcased two dances they had learned. After their little concert, the youngsters handed out […]

Heather Latter Jenaya DeBenetti, left, and Morgan Beckett worked together on building a water tower out of straws yesterday during Family Day activities hosted by Science North at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The Science North team also offered four 30-minute shows in its indoor planetarium.