Student first responders Tirzah Keffer, left, and Benjamin Robinson demonstrated CPR and, subsequently, the use of an automatic external defibrillator in the atrium of Fort Frances High School yesterday. The device will be available at any time of the day (by the first response team there or the caretakers) in […]
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A reminder that the Br. #29 Legion Ladies Auxiliary will hold its next meeting tomorrow (Dec. 12). As usual, there will be a social beginning at 6 p.m., with a roast beef dinner to follow at 6:30. There is no charge for the dinner, but all members are asked to […]
Upon recommendation from the Fort Frances Museum Advisory Committee, town council agreed last night to consider the possible designation of Rainy River as a Canadian Heritage River (CHR). Council directed museum staff to invite Robin Reilley from Quetico Park to make a presentation on the CHR program, and what Atikokan […]
Don’t blame your paper carrier. Due to serious problems with a piece of equipment (specifically, an image setter) at the Fort Frances Times yesterday, the printing—and subsequent delivery—of yesterday’s Daily Bulletin was delayed by several hours. Since flyers also have to be inserted into the Monday Bulletin before it is […]
Pam Hawley, curator of the Fort Frances Museum, poined out artifacts as she gave a cultural awareness presentation to participants of the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies Youth Communication Advocacy Network (YouthCan) conference here yesterday. The youths also learned about healthy living and physical activity, as well as making […]
The Fort Frances Choraliers, directed by Diane Maxey, performed a “dress rehearsal” of their Christmas cantata, “For the Love of Christmas,” last night at Rainycrest. Their main performance will be this coming Sunday (Dec. 16) at 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church. Admission is a goodwill offering.
A 22-year-old Winnipeg man was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking here Nov. 23. He had been driving a motor vehicle on the 300 block of Kings Highway at 9:44 p.m. when he was stopped at a R.I.D.E. program by the Rainy River District […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team came away from a Brandon, Man. tournament with a third-place finish following a shootout loss in the semi-finals. The boys won their first three games, beating Major Pratt 3-2, Pembina High School 8-4, and Sanford Collegiate 8-2. However, facing Westwood in the semi-finals, Fort High […]
The host Muskies won this year’s La Place Rendez-Vous senior boys’ basketball tournament for the first time since 2000. “It feels really good to win finally,” said Garnett Cornell, who had 10 points for the black-and-gold on the weekend. “This is our first time winning [our own tournament] in seven […]
Town council will receive a resolution this evening from the local Economic Development Advisory Committee to request a meeting with the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corp. (OTMPC). EDAC chairman Bill Gushulak explained the purpose of the meeting would be to discuss the logistical issues with the proposed redevelopment of the […]
Fort Frances Jr. Sabres newcomers Steven Sus and Chris Sinclair powered their new team to a weekend sweep of the visiting Schreiber Diesels, propelling the Sabres into fourth place in the SIJHL standings. Even with the stellar debuts of two local players and a step up in the standings, however, […]
Justine Christie (Agent 99), left, Michael Brady (Maxwell Smart), Sally Roach (Chief), and Sierra Spicer (Miss Finch) performed a scene from “Get Smart” on Friday night at the Townshend Theatre. Muskie Theatre offered up the comedic show last Thursday through Saturday.
