Staff To beat a perfect team, it takes a perfect performance. That’s what the Muskie senior girls’ basketball team will need this weekend against Thunder Bay’s Hammarskjold Vikings in the best-of-three NWOSSAA final at Fort High. Game 1 tipped off at 3:30 p.m. today, with Game 2 set for tomorrow […]
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Staff The driver of a tractor-trailer faces two charges stemming from a single-vehicle accident yesterday morning at the junction of Highway 11 and Highway 502. A police investigation revealed the 53-year-old male driver from Burlington, Ont. was southbound and not familiar with the highway he was travelling. As he approached […]
Staff The parishioners of St. John’s Anglican Church will be holding their annual St. Andrew’s supper next Friday (Nov. 27). St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, so the dinner will feature traditional Scottish fare, such as haggis and neeps, prime rib and all the trimmings, and dessert. The […]
Staff Making friends in “Friendly Manitoba” isn’t high on the priority list of the Muskie girls’ hockey team this weekend. But winning a gold medal most certainly is. The Muskies will test their mettle against some western opposition this weekend when they travel to Altona and Gretna, Man. for a […]
Staff When it comes to sure-fire cures for a losing streak, facing the league’s hottest team on back-to-back nights in their home rink wouldn’t be most people’s first choice. But that is the hand the Fort Frances Lakers (5-12-3) have been dealt as they head to Thunder Bay for a […]
Heather Latter Fort High students offered up their rendition of Aerosmith’s “Dream On” during opening night of the annual musical revue yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre. Entitled “Dreams,” the cast of about 40 sang and danced to such numbers as “Wake Up Little Susie” and “River of Dreams.” The […]
Peggy Revell Dolores Beach tested out the chocolate fondue at Northwood’s Gallery & Gifts during “Ladies’ Night” in downtown Fort Frances yesterday evening. There was a steady stream of traffic taking advantage of the various draws and deals at participating stores for the event, which was organized by the the […]
Peggy Revell La Verendrye Hospital auxiliary members Carol Jorgenson, Betty Brown, and Millie Ward held up some of the delicious treats that were going fast at the group’s lobby sale this morning. Running until 1 p.m., it featured baking, crafts, knitting, and raffles.
Staff With Christmas now only a little over a month away, Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with all of the elves, eagerly are awaiting wish lists from district children. And once again this year, the Fort Frances Times wants to make sure they get them on time. Kids of all […]
Duane Hicks After staging a successful concert Saturday evening in Emo, director Diane Maxey said she wants to bolster the ranks of the Borderland Children’s Choir over the winter and get a larger core group in place to perform in the spring and beyond. Maxey first put out a call […]
Press Release As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter, motorists need to take extra precautions and adjust their driving habits to cold, icy, and snowy conditions. The Ministry of Transportation’s “Winter Driving” booklet provides driving tips for winter road conditions. For example, drivers should remember to: •plan ahead (make sure your […]
Dave Ogilvie The monthly “Country Jam” held Friday night at the Emo Legion was extremely successful, with several new musicians and guests coming from far and wide to take part in the musical evening. Don Wagar came from Ignace with his mandolin while Louie Hawkness, from Dryden, took time out […]
