As a follow-up to last year’s presentation from three men about recovering from addictions, the local Substance Abuse Prevention Team, along with the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre, brought in another set of speakers last week. But this time the presenters were female. And they spoke to students and community members […]
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“Tonight we are here to share some wonderful food, to help some of our community members who need our support right now, to recognize someone who is making a difference to our community, to hear the words of those who will inspire us to work together, and, of course, to […]
With news last week that Greyhound has applied for a schedule change that would see service between Fort Frances and Thunder Bay discontinued, district residents aren’t going to take the proposed cut lying down. In the face of the proposed route cancellation, a group of concerned citizens is circulating a […]
Anniss Seid and Anika Alexander enjoyed a brief squash practice session at the Memorial Sports Centre last week. The local pair will leave for the Canadian junior national tournament in Victoria, B.C. next week.
Peter Humeniuk, a well-known artist from Thunder Bay, demonstrated some techniques of watercolour painting to a group of nearly 20 local residents during a weekend workshop called “The Colour of Music.” Held at the Little Beaver Snow Park lodge, participants spent two days learning and refining their artistic skills.
The craps table offered up plenty of fun during the Emo spray park committee’s Fun Casino Night on Saturday. Although the “gambling” was just for fun with no money involved, funds were raised during a silent and live auction, as well as several draws.
Riverside Foundation for Health Care special events committee members Maria Sanders, left, Livia Lundon, Natalie Kearns, Terssa Hazel, and Joan Allison showed off a sampling of the purses and handbags that will be up for bid or otherwise available to be won at the “Old Bags Lunch” coming up on […]
“The Kids on the Block” puppets, operated by drama students at Fort Frances High School, taught district elementary school students about disabilities during a series of performances Friday. Such things as visual impairment, cerebral palsy, and learning disabilities were highlighted.
While bolstering its ranks has been an item on the “to do” list for some time, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce will be creating a new temporary position later this spring to focus on membership development. “Membership is something we’ve needed to focus on a little bit more in […]
Jamison Shortreed got the pads down to make a save during a 3-on-3 scrimmage last night at the Ice for Kids Arena. The practice was in preparation for an upcoming 3-on-3 tournament which is slated for Thunder Bay this weekend. A number of local teams are planning to take part […]
Callahan Wiedenhoeft and her brother, Christian, took advantage of Sunday’s spring snowstorm by making a large snowman in their front yard yesterday afternoon. They had help from their dad, Chris, of course. But with above zero temperatures expected all week, it isn’t likely this “Frosty” will last for long.
Greyhound Canada Transportation Corp. has announced a proposed schedule change that, if approved, would see its service between Fort Frances and Thunder Bay discontinued. But while Greyhound was aiming for full discontinuation of service as early as May 4, the Times learned Friday that if the route is axed, it […]
