Lucas Punkari Although the offence may not have been firing on all cylinders, the defensive play of the Muskie senior boys’ basketball team was strong enough to defeat the Baudette Bears 36-31 last night in the opening game of a weekend tournament at Fort High. The black-and-gold held an scant […]
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Staff Rainy River District School Board trustees Mike Lewis and Dianne McCormack will be returning as chair and vice-chair following Tuesday night’s regular monthly meeting here. The pair were acclaimed for a second year by their fellow trustees. Lewis represents Atikokan while McCormack represents the Rainy River area. Northwest Catholic […]
Staff The ever-popular desk calendars printed by the Fort Frances Times each year are now available at the front desk at the Times’ office. And again this year, the public is being asked for donations in return for calendars, with proceeds going to the Fort Frances “Community Chest.” Times’ office […]
Lucas Punkari In what was an evenly-contested exhibition affair at the Ice For Kids Arena here Tuesday night, the Muskie girls’ hockey team ended up on the short end of a 2-0 decision to the International Falls Broncos. Despite outshooting their opponents 32-29, the black-and-gold were unable to cash in […]
Staff A benefit supper is being planned for next Thursday (Dec. 15) to assist the family of local snowmobile racer Curtis Boivin, who remains in critical condition in hospital following a horrific accident Sunday. The roast beef supper will take place from 5-7 p.m. at the Couchiching multi-use facility. Tickets, […]
Heather Latter Jenna Bailey had fun with object painting yesterday evening at Robert Moore School during an “Ooey Gooey” play date and dinner hosted by the staff of “North Words” and the Rainy River District School Board. Focused on creating a hands-on, play-based environment for young children, a variety of […]
Lucas Punkari Muskie forward Shilo Beck rounded up a few of the stuffed animals that were thrown onto the ice during the team’s annual “Teddy Bear Toss” on Tuesday night.
Robin McCormick The Township of La Vallee’s 18th-annual community Christmas party and fun day is set to go this Sunday (Dec. 11) starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. Come early in the day and bring along your sleds, cards, cribbage boards, or any other games you may wish […]
Dave Ogilvie If you’re travelling to Winnipeg for medical treatment and need a place to stay, the Medical Assistance Program of the Manitoba and Northwest Ontario Lions Foundation welcomes you to stay at the Lions Manor on Sherbrook Street. Billed as “Your home while away from home,” the complex offers […]
Press Release Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell is calling on the minister of Health and Long-Term Care to help residents of Rainy River find a permanent solution to their health care crisis. Speaking in Question Period on Monday, Campbell asked Health minister Deb Matthews to outline the government’s plans to […]
Staff The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has filled its slate of officers for 2012 following nominations at its fall general meeting here last Thursday. The executive will include Mark Caron (M.L. Caron Electric) as president, Leo Melanson (B•93 FM) as first vice-president, Robin Payeur (Causeway Insurance) as second vice-president, […]
Staff The local Salvation Army’s 2011 Christmas campaign, “Beyond Personal Compassion and Hope,” is well underway—but they need the community’s support to be able to help others over the next few weeks. “Christmas is the time when everybody can feel joyful, sharing and supporting those in need in our community […]
