Staff A presentation from the developers of the old Fort Frances High School property (1578289 Ontario Ltd.), regarding their agreement with the town and future plans for the demolition of the J.A. Mathieu section of the building, is on the agenda for tonight’s council meeting. Also tonight will be a […]
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the OPP The provincial Special Investigations Unit has been called upon to investigate a shooting that occurred early yesterday morning at Whitefish Bay. Sioux Lookout OPP responded to a request for assistance from the Lac Seul Police Service after a report of a suspect firing shots at the reserve. The […]
Peggy Revell Nicole Katona-Campbell and Kelly Kennedy of Energy Fitness took some down time from their booth during Saturday’s Women’s Health Symposium to learn how to rug-hook with the help of Judy Kielczewski at the Fort Frances Museum’s “What Hooks You Here?” project booth. With this year’s theme being “diversity,” […]
Dan Falloon Doug Sinclair smacked a tee shot during a fundraiser golf tournament for the Fort Frances Lakers on Saturday at Heron Landing. Organizers said 16 teams participated in the best-ball showdown, raising $2,000 for the local Junior ‘A’ hockey team.
Bryce Forbes McKenna Begin rocked the runway at the Women’s Business Network’s fourth-annual spring fashion show Saturday at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau. More than 50 women were on hand as 45 spring outfits were showcased to help raise funds for the network’s high school bursary and Chamber of Commerce […]
Bryce Forbes Local M&M Meats manager Chris McKinnon, right, flipped some burgers with his father, Jim McKinnon, in support of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation on Saturday. The chain-wide fundraiser barbecue has raised $18.3 million to date and hoped to raise $2 million this year.
Duane Hicks Cheyenne Clink has a blast glow-bowling Friday evening during a party for families at Plaza Lanes here. The event, which also featured free hotdogs, chips, and pop, was put on by Family & Children’s Services to celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week.
Staff The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service will be at Canadian Tire next Saturday (May 15) to promote its annual “Spring into Summer—Spring into Safety” campaign. Fire safety specialist Wayne Riches said firefighters will be on hand from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to offer information on fire safety, as well […]
Staff The local Sight & Sound Wolves kicked off the Rainy River District Fastball League season by edging the visiting Big Grassy Lightning 10-9 at VanJura Stadium last night. Bob Andy and Duane Carlson homered for the Wolves while Jeff Morrison, Ryan Kirkrude, and Billy Copenace went deep for the […]
Staff The three Muskie badminton players competing at the all-Ontarios in Stratford were trimmed in tight opening matches yesterday, but were on the other side of close wins this morning. Rory Bagacki fell 25-23 and 21-19 to Francis Lau in his opening match in the boys’ singles division, but pulled […]
Staff Laurie Hogan, Micaela Jensen, and Gerry Polz of Fort Frances were among the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar winners for May. Other winners included Herman Rodrigues (Devlin), Jennifer Azenedo and Val Kellar (Emo), Denise Wesley/Bruce Kostantin, Nicole Kurtz, Les Creed Jr., Patrick Medicine, Brian W. Leroux, […]
A story in yesterday’s Daily Bulletin, headlined “Local quilt show opening tonight,” stated Gail Govier is the president of the Cabin Country Quilt Guild. If fact, there are three co-presidents of the guild, with the other two being Phyllis Johnson and Marie Gregory. The Times regrets any confusion this may […]
