Peggy Revell There’s been a big turnout for the Northwestern Health Unit’s public ’flu shot clinics so far. Of the three walk-in clinics held by the health unit in Fort Frances, more than 300 people attended the one at Robert Moore School while close to 300 were at the one […]
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Paige Desmond It’s the time of year when everyone feels a little bit more generous—and a little more concerned about others. And thanks to the Gideon Bible Society Auxiliary, women staying at the Atikokan Crisis Centre will have a little something extra come Christmas. Last week, Thea Kaemingh of Devlin […]
Mitch Calvert Colton Kennedy is playing closer to home and back in the SIJHL after a tough stint in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. A win-win situation as far as the 20-year-old Kenora native is concerned. The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres acquired Kennedy from the Winnipeg South Blues in exchange […]
Jessica George The full chorus stayed true to the theme of “Around the World” by belting out “Istanbul (Not Constantinople)” by They Might Be Giants during a full dress rehearsal last night for Fort Frances High School’s annual musical revue, which runs tomorrow through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the […]
Paige Desmond Tana Langtry, left, and Sandy Skirten, with the District Mental Health Services for Older Adults Program, gave Marj McTaggart a seniors’ safety calendar this morning at Safeway. The calendar is in memory of the late Jean Lambert, an avid supporter of the program, and was made possible by […]
Duane Hicks St. John’s Anglican Church Sunday School students Emma Keeler, front row left, McKenna Begin, Hailey Beaudry, and Tory Beaudry, along with Hallee Nugent, back row left, Logan Nugent, Brayton Levesque, and Kaylyn Levesque, presented Capts. Marlene and Angel Sandoval with boxes full of donations for the Salvation Army […]
Jessica George Mary Fisher, left, was the first person to receive her copy of “Dance is on Fire!” by Neil McQuarrie during the author’s first book-signing held Friday afternoon at the Emo Inn in Emo. A second book-signing was held Saturday at Pharmasave in Fort Frances.
Mitch Calvert Dave Bondett, above, looked on as his rinkmates worked hard to sweep his rock into the house during men’s curling action Monday night at the local club. Brad Houghton, below, kept his eyes on the broom as he delivered a shot.
Staff The Northwest Catholic District School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. at its office adjacent to St. Francis School. On the agenda is confirmation of C.U.P.E. job descriptions for the positions of attendance counsellor, head custodian, custodian, educational assistant, library assistant, lunch hour supervisor, […]
Duane Hicks Santa and Mrs. Claus, and all of the elves, eagerly are awaiting Christmas wishes from district children—and the Fort Frances Times wants to make sure they get them. Kids of all ages can drop off their letters to Santa at the Fort Frances Times’ office and we’ll be […]
Duane Hicks A sampling of the items donated so far for the silent auction at this year’s “Spirit of Christmas” fundraiser was spotted at Tichborne’s Real Estate office this morning—and much more awaits those who atend the annual event this Sunday (Nov. 23) from 4-8 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. […]
Duane Hicks With Environment Canada having issued information that a simulated “ice storm” has hit the region as part of Emergency Management Ontario’s “Trillium Response 2008,” Fort Frances will be tested to see how it does its part in the emergency exercise. Fire Chief Gerry Armstrong, who also is the […]
