Staff A Seine River First Nation man has been charged in connection with a death last November at the Mid-Town Motel here. The OPP today arrested and charged Peter Deafy, 26, with second-degree murder. The accused is in police custody, and was to appear in court here today. On Nov. […]
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Heather Latter “Speed Control” members Jody Peters (on bass) and Ian March (drums) offered up a history of rock ’n roll during the second concert of this season’s “Kids & Co.” entertainment series last night at the Townshend Theatre. The hard-hitting rock trio, who have dedicated themselves to furthering music […]
Heather Latter Leanne Spry, of the Times’ Web Design division, put the finishing touches on one of the Christmas trees that are helping to add some festive cheer in the front window of the office. The Fort Frances Times is taking part in the local Chamber of Commerce’s window-decorating contest, […]
Staff Mitts made from recycled sweaters, microwave hot pads for bowls, insulated food carriers (seen here), and clothing protectors made from towels are among the recycled sewing projects by Cathy Robinson on display at the Fort Frances Library Technology Centre until the end of the month. Robinson’s goods also will […]
Staff Rainy River District OPP detachments will be hosting their annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” event on Saturday, Dec. 14. With the assistance of their policing partners, the Treaty #3 Police and CN Police, officers will be outside Walmart, Safeway, and The Place in Fort Frances, as well as Cloverleaf in Emo and […]
Staff One hiccup cost the Fort Frances Lakers two spots in the national rankings. The Lakers were bumped from their previous franchise-best position of No. 2 to No. 4 in the latest Canadian Junior ‘A’ Hockey League top 20 rankings. Fort Frances (18-1-0-2) had its 15-game winning streak snapped last […]
It will be mostly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-18 C (zero F). Expected north winds at five-10 m.p.h., becoming light northeasterly after midnight. Tomorrow will see a 20 percent chance of snowshowers, with a high of minus-eight (18) and low around minus-11 (13). Winds will be calm, […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances council is in favour of the new billing model for OPP services. Discussion of the new model was prompted last night by a request from the Township of Seguin to support a resolution against it. Council declined to support that resolution and, in fact, might send […]
Heather Latter Peyton Cousineau, six, dropped his ticket in the raffle to win one of many decorated trees up for grabs Saturday afternoon during a craft and bake sale at Rainycrest. There also was a penny table, bake sale, and local vendor blender while resident Frances Shelfantook was on hand […]
Duane Hicks Alicia Subnaik-Kilgour, CEO of the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, showed off the Dr. Seuss “Whoville” Christmas tree library staff decorated for the “Festival of Trees.” A total of 15 trees have been donated, which can be bid on now at the Fine Line Art Gallery on […]
Heather Latter Gabrielle DeGagne, eight, snuggled with Santa on Saturday during his stop at Walmart here. With Christmas just a month away, local children can expect to see jolly St. Nick at various locations around town over the next few weeks.
Joey Payeur Jamie Davis couldn’t bear to look. He let the sound of his bench tell him the outcome. The head coach of the Muskie boys’ hockey team was surrounded by yells of victory when Jonah Johnson stopped Cam Wiens in the third round of the shootout to ice a […]
