In an effort to get a better idea as to what direction its members want the local Chamber of Commerce to go in the future, a strategic planing session will held tomorrow (March 25) upstairs at the Fort Frances Museum. Economic development officer Geoff Gillon will facilitate the session, which […]
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Under the direction of Diane Maxey, Everett Freeman, left, Linda Reed, Kathie Nugent, and Nicole Murray of the Borderland Choral Bells performed during the Kiwanis Club’s Good Friday breakfast at La Place Rendez-Vous. The annual breakfast, which drew more than 250 people, also featured guest speaker Rev. Jill Warner of […]
Katelynn Jack, left, and Melissa Hughes tooking turns holding and petting the real bunny at the Clover Valley Farmers Market’s annual Easter Market on Saturday. Along with an assortment of Easter plants, gifts, and food for purchase, the “Kiddie Korner” featured egg colouring, seed planting, crafts, and a scavenger hunt […]
Dorothy Friesen, left, and Charlene Gustafson carried the banner during “Biimosetaa Walking Together to Overcome Racism” on Good Friday as a large group of participants headed out on the walk, which was initiated by the local Right Relations Circle. Two presentations were made as the group stopped near the Northwestern […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team will continue to sharpen their skills heading into the all-Ontarios in early April with another pair of exhibition games over the next week. The black-and-gold will take on a team crafted specifically for the tune-up games comprised of current and former local Junior ‘A’, Junior […]
After investigating the legality of implementing a succession bylaw to avoid future byelections to fill council vacancies, the town clerk has found doing so may not be legal. In a report to the Administration and Finance executive committee yesterday, Glenn Treftlin recommended “council not adopt any policy that would limit […]
Both the Muskie boys’ and girls’ curling rinks failed to advance to the all-Ontarios at the NWOSSAA playdowns on Tuesday and Wednesday in Geraldton. The boys’ rink won its opening draw 8-2 over Nip-Rock but then fell 6-1 to Westgate (Thunder Bay) that afternoon. The girls also split their opening […]
Mayor Roy Avis made a clarification at yesterday’s Administration and Finance executive committee meeting regarding his travel expenses for the OGRA/ROMA conference in Toronto last month. As reported in the March 12 edition of the Times, the mayor’s travel expense and per diem claims were in the amount of $1,974.52, […]
Scott Barker, right, portrayed character Albert Peterson during a rehearsal with the cast of “Bye Bye Birdie” yesterday at the Townshend Theatre. The musical will be presented there by Fort Frances High School students on March 26-29 at 7:30 p.m. Advanced tickets, available Northwoods Gallery & Gifts, cost $10 for […]
Both aboriginal and non-aboriginal students joined together in dancing during the Spring Pow-wow at Robert Moore School this morning. Students from several area schools participated in the third-annual event.
Executive director Richard Bruyere has been reminiscing over the establishment and growth of Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services. “We’ve taken quite a journey over 20 years,” he remarked. “It’s hard to believe that in our early years there were only four staff, and today we have 18.” Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services […]
The Hockey Northwestern Ontario branch championships were held March 14-16 in Kenora. The Northwestern Ontario all-stars captured the PeeWee division by defeating the Thunder Bay Kings PeeWee ‘AAA’ team by identical 3-2 scores on Friday and Saturday to sweep the best-of-three series. The NWO PeeWee ‘AAA’ team is comprised of […]
