the MNR Two Nipigon-area men have been fined $2,000 for constructing a trail in the Nipigon Palisades Conservation Reserve. Robert Bearman and Robert Thorsteinson pleaded guilty to constructing a trail without a work permit in violation of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act. They each were fined $1,000. Court […]
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Dan Falloon The Muskie boys’ hockey team briefly looked as if it was in danger of dropping two games in a row for the first time this season. But after trailing the Kittson Central Bearcats 1-0 after the first period of Saturday afternoon’s exhibition game here, the black-and-gold exploded for […]
Dan Falloon Here’s a bit of a telling stat as to how the Muskie girls’ hockey season has gone so far. Although the black-and-gold sport just a 1-6 record in NorWOSSA play, they’ve still scored more goals than they’ve allowed, holding a 25-24 margin in that category. Their lone win […]
Duane Hicks Now will priorize next steps Following up on an open house held last month, Fort Frances council has adopted, in principle, a residential “blue box” waste recycling strategy prepared by Trow Associates. But exactly how aspects of the strategy will be implemented is something that will be […]
Peggy Revell A decade of toiling over his art has come to fruition as Bergland artist Tony Sepers will see his “Watch for Pedestrian” exhibit go on display at the Pictograph Gallery in Atikokan from Jan. 8-Feb. 16. “It has to do with being human and the profundity of being […]
Dan Falloon Fort Frances Lakers’ captain Tyler Stevenson probably said what the rest of his teammates were thinking. “The [Christmas] break couldn’t have come at a better time for us,” the Edmonton native acknowledged. “It’ll give us a few days to regroup, get the bodies back in good shape, and […]
Duane Hicks A new housing development in the north end of town will be going ahead this spring. Town council passed a zoning bylaw amendment at its meeting Monday night to re-zone property proposed to be severed from 1038 and 1040 York Ave. N., and fronting Eighth Street West, from […]
Duane Hicks Pursuant to an article in last week’s Times, the Seniors and Law Enforcement Together’s Assisted Living Action Group is asking for the public to write in and let them know about the need for assisted living among area families. The group would like to hear why people feel […]
Duane Hicks Thanks to a generous outpouring from local individuals and businesses, the table is set for the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s 23rd-annual community Christmas dinner this Saturday at Knox United Church. Lead organizer Karen Mitchell said she not only has all the food donations needed, but volunteers to deliver […]
Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances once again is trying to make it as easy as possible for local residents to keep track of their “blue box” and garbage pick-up for the next two years. Starting this week, the town will have the 2011-12 refuse collection schedules delivered to […]
Peggy Revell Christmas began with a story about a child born in a manger. Over the years, however, the season has inspired a wealth of tales of goodwill and wonder that cause young and old to fondly reminisce. “There’s nothing like good books for Christmas,” said retired teacher and local […]
Duane Hicks Starting Jan. 1, people wishing to put a mobile or temporary sign on properties within the Town of Fort Frances are required to adhere to all aspects of the bylaw that regulates such signs. As such, the town is asking those parties to familiarize themselves with the most […]
