Duane Hicks Children’s librarian Andrea Avis showed off examples of the types of tiles everyone is invited to make at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre next Tuesday (March 15). Kids, parents, grandparents, and everyone else are welcome to drop by between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and “Create a Tile” […]
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Peggy Revell Baeley Fulford (foreground) and Kale Huntley showed off the dirty socks that were part of their science project that tested different stain removers as Grade 7 and 8 students at J.W. Walker showed off their science projects and experiments there this morning.
Staff Times’ reporter Duane Hicks pulled up loops on the “summer” panel of the local Community Arts and Heritage Education Project—“What Hooks You Here?”—last week afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Children and adults interested in learning to rug-hook, as well as help complete the project, are […]
Duane Hicks This Sunday (March 13) will be the last chance for locals to quaff a beer at the White Pine Inn as the tavern is closing its doors for the final time that night. Owner Terry Bailey is putting the property up for sale due to a decline in […]
Heather Latter Jodi Shoemaker, left, accepted a cake sample from Nicole Thomson, co-owner of “Doubly Delicious” along with her sister, Michelle Cain, yesterday evening during the 2011 Bridal Show. Presented by Northwoods Gallery & Gifts, the event highlighted local services, such as flowers and catering to music, invitations, make-up, and […]
Lucas Punkari The quick start Fort Frances Lakers’ head coach Wayne Strachan was looking for from his troops was evident early on last night. But when push came to shove in the closing minutes, his squad headed in the opposite direction. James Kline’s go-ahead marker with less than three minutes […]
Heather Latter Those interested in learning more about their family history still can register for a workshop slated tomorrow afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The Fort Frances Museum, in conjunction with the library, is hosting “Basics & Beyond” with Janis Higgins, former president of the Ontario […]
Lucas Punkari It was a four-year process for Isaac Keffer but on Tuesday afternoon the Muskie curler was able to accomplish his goal of leading his rink to the OFSAA curling championship by winning the NWOSSAA playdowns in Terrace Bay. “I was really excited about finally being able to do […]
Duane Hicks The developer of the proposed La Verendrye Parkway Village condominium here is hopeful work will start on the project this summer. During an open house at the Civic Centre yesterday evening, Thunder Bay developer Robert Zanette said he’s looking to have at least 15 of the 23 units […]
Press Release Bill C-501, sponsored by local NDP MP John Rafferty, passed another key vote in the House of Commons yesterday by a 164-119 margin. The bill, which would secure the severance and termination pay of workers when a company enters restructuring or bankruptcy, has one vote left to pass […]
Staff There is a tie once again for top spot in the local men’s basketball standings after Boston Pizza dumped Taggs 80-58 last night at Fort High. Rob McGinnis led Boston Pizza with 23 points while Morgan Anderson had 10 for Taggs. Both teams have identical 9-4 marks to lead […]
