With an estimated 24,000 lightning strikes recorded across Northwestern Ontario over the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Natural Resources is expecting to see up to five wildfires flare up by the end of the day (Monday). “The potential for at least a few of those strikes to become fires […]
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Fort Frances OPP Cst Dereck McLean helped guide Jace Jackson, four, through the course at the First Annual Canadian Tire Bike Rodeo on Saturday. Alex Godbout and Kamika Alexander were the winners in a draw for two bicycles, donated by Canadian Tire. A total of 68 children came out for […]
“The Fort Frances High School Athletic Department is accepting applications for various coaching positions for the 2005/2006 school year.” That’s how an ad in the Times reads, which pretty much states that if you’ve got some coaching experience and enjoy working with kids, the Muskies may want you behind one […]
Still searching for more people to sing in both “Quest for the Best” and the inaugural “Kiddie Quest” next month, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has extended the deadline to register to this Friday (June 24). The deadline had been this past Friday, but there still were quite a […]
A number of vehicle and deer collisions on area highways occurred over the weekend on our area highways, the OPP reported this morning. The OPP would like to remind motorists to be alert when travelling on rural roadways and be conscious of the wildlife in the area. Likewise, adhering to […]
Atikokan OPP is asking the public for help in solving a mischief. Sometime between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. last Friday (June 10), culprits vandalized several boat trailers that were parked at Turtle Lake landing, located about half a kilometre east of Highway 622 on Turtle Lake. Anyone with information […]
First impressions are of the utmost importance. So you can expect the six contestants in this year’s “Fun in the Sun” queen pageant to be on their best behaviour tomorrow at a garage and bake sale—the first of many events leading up to the Canada Day crowning. Ashley Bombay, Kristine […]
Consultant Gary Scandlan explained the rationale behind the town’s 10-year plan for improvements to the sewer and water system yesterday evening during a public meeting at the Civic Centre. —Duane Hicks photo
Due to changes in provincial legislation in the wake of the E. coli tragedy in Walkerton five years ago, significant upgrades to the town’s sewer and water system must be done over the next decade. And consultant Gary Scandlan of CN Watson & Associates Ltd. revealed during a public meeting […]
Welcome back, Steve Arpin. That’s how drivers and fans alike will be greeting the 21-year-old racing sensation, who will be making his return to the Emo Speedway tomorrow night (Saturday). It has been an anxious return for Arpin, who actually had come last Saturday but rain burst that bubble. “I’m […]
Laurel Basaraba of the Fort Frances Nursery School congratulated Brianna Eldridge during their graduation ceremony yesterday at the Legion Park. The weather was perfect for the event, with the children’s families coming out and enjoying a barbecue before the ceremony. Eldridge’s twin sister Alina also graduated yesterday. —Melanie Béchard photo
Help us celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Friends of Voyageurs National Park with a special presentation about bald eagles this Friday evening (June 17). Researchers Dr. Bill Bowerman, Terry Grubb, and Lee Grim have conducted bald eagle research in the park for 25 years. They, along with a wildlife […]
