Duane Hicks Police services in Ontario now have the option to have all police officers trained and allowed to use conducted energy weapons (CEW) or “tasers,” but it will be a while before this new policy is implemented here. “Right now, I think there is an issue with the cost […]
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Staff The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service will be at Canadian Tire this Saturday (Oct. 5) to get an early start on Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 6-12). Fire safety specialist Capt. Wayne Riches said firefighters will be there from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and that the public is encouraged to […]
Joey Payeur Muskie quarterback Ben Whitburn prepared to launch the ball downfield while offensive lineman Matthew Gray, centre, protected his pivot from Dryden Eagles’ linebacker Jed Benham during the black-and-gold’s 29-24 triumph here Tuesday.
Duane Hicks It’s not too late to sign up for the local Canadian Mental Health Association’s 1K and 5K walk/run, entitled “Steps Against Stigma,” which goes this Saturday (Oct. 5) starting at the Sorting Gap Marina. The cost is $10, with late registration to be held at 8:30 a.m. on […]
Staff The Fort Frances Highlanders Pipes and Drums is hosting a second Highland Dance workshop this Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 5-6) featuring acclaimed instructor George Hamilton. This workshop, which will be held at the Masonic Hall (302 Scott St.) is open to primary, beginner, and novice dancers, and is a […]
Joey Payeur Hollywood couldn’t have scripted a better ending. Jacob Bolzan’s 80-yard kick-off return for a touchdown with 27 seconds left in the fourth quarter was the difference as the Muskies (3-2) pulled out a stunning 29-24 victory over the Dryden Eagles (0-5) in WHSFL action here Tuesday afternoon. Eagles’ […]
Duane Hicks The resignation of two councillors from the local physician recruitment committee doesn’t mean the town isn’t supportive of recruiting new doctors or that the town doesn’t still have representation at the table. In response to the editorial in yesterday’s Times, Coun. Andrew Hallikas said this morning that council […]
Joey Payeur Another day, another big lead lost, another late-game victory. The Fort Frances Lakers continued that trend Tuesday night at Hoyt Lakes in a 7-5 win over the Minnesota Iron Rangers in SIJHL action. The Lakers led 5-2 after Miles Nolan’s goal at 11:23 of the second. But Minnesota […]
Heather Latter Three-year-old Logan Neurinski helped herself to a dainty offered by Nicke Baird, director of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care, during the annual fall tea and bazaar hosted by the Rainycrest Auxiliary there yesterday afternoon. The organization also celebrated its 60th anniversary.
Ken Johnston It was a nail-biter of a finish at the 15th-annual Rainy River Walleye Tournament on Sunday! Kirk Wood and Jon O’Connor of Rainy River led the pack with an 12.28-pound basket after Day 1 on Saturday. But plenty of teams were within striking distance and with a big […]
Joey Payeur Local hunters take heart—the opportunities to bag that big buck should be plentiful this season. That’s the forecast projected by the Ministry of Natural Resources when it comes to the animal populations in local wildlife management units. Christopher Martin, acting management biologist for the Fort Frances District, provided […]
Joey Payeur The Fort Frances Lakers figured there was no point in letting all their hard work earlier in the game go completely to waste. After coughing up a 4-0 lead, the Lakers scored three times in the final seven minutes to earn a 7-4 victory over the Dryden Ice […]
