After 17 years running, the annual Kitchen Creek Senior Open last Wednesday proved as popular as ever, bringing out 102 golfers despite soaring temperatures. Dennis “Poncho” Krantz from International Falls was the overall winner with a gross score of 73. The 64-year-old has been playing in the tournament for years, […]
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After an in-camera session of Alberton council last Wednesday night, it was announced that roads superintendent Larry George, along with his company, Wayne George Grading Ltd., had submitted a letter of resignation. “It’s basically time constraints,” George explained Thursday afternoon, noting his company has been working in the Quetico area […]
FORT FRANCES—The Township of Alberton no longer is just an unidentified piece of land on the outskirts of Fort Frances. The municipality now is properly marked at either end with a blue highway sign, just like most other communities in Rainy River District. “I’ve been pushing for that for about […]
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind is recruiting volunteers in the Fort Frances area. The CNIB is a nation-wide, community-based registered charity committed to research, public education, and the vision health of all Canadians. It provides the services and support necessary to enjoy a good quality of life while […]
Join park ranger Beth Adamek this Friday (July 21) to learn about adaptations, behaviour, and the habitats of moose. Also, discover the historical role and importance of moose to Minnesota and Voyageurs National Park. This “Special Speakers” program will be held at the Woodenfrog State Forest Campground refectory (near Kabetogama, […]
The Fort Frances Museum continues connecting with community with this week’s heritage tour—exploring the west end of the town to discover where the fort and falls are. As part of moving beyond its walls, the Fort Frances Museum is presenting a summer of heritage tours and activities throughout the town […]
The post office in Fort Frances is looking for any local artists interested in creating a unique design to be used as a cancellation stamp. Local postmaster Anthony Smaha noted many towns have a unique design they use to cancel postage which comes through their office. He said the design […]
Ian Scott, graphic designer at the Fort Frances Times, and FFCBC director of Special Projects, Bud Edwards, just completed designing the 2006 Champions Edition of the popular tournament currency. “We wanted to make significant changes this year and decided to honour the 2005 winners, Dave and Lee Lindsay, by featuring […]
The following is a list of the top golfers in each of the seven flights at the Kitchen Creek Senior Open held last Wednesday: < *c>Championship flight < *c>Gross winners 1. Dennis “Poncho” Krantz—73 (overall winner) 2. Grant Green—77 < *c>Net winners 1. Terry Martinson—68 2. Dave Bondett—70 < *c>First […]
Mike Asplund put everything he had into his drive last Wednesday at the Kitchen Creek Senior Men’s Open. The veteran golfer was one of 102 participants who braved the extreme heat to compete in the annual event. Dennis “Poncho” Krantz from International Falls was the overall winner with a gross […]
Brad and Alex McDonald enjoyed the afternoon yesterday by plunging off the dock into Sand Bay. The brothers were among many youngsters who were enjoying the weather out at Pither’s Point Park. —Crystal Green photo
Joan Struch, left, and Giselle Oliver worked in the hot sun Monday, handing out fire safety information to tourists entering Canada here. As of midnight Monday night, the Ministry of Natural Resources has imposed a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) across Northwestern Ontario because of the growing threat of wildfires resulting […]
