Four local residents headed over the border to run in the annual Twin Cities Marathon in Minneapolis over the weekend. Lorne Ricard ran the full marathon in a time of 3:22.00 to finish 585th out of 8,000 runners. “I go every year,” he enthused. His wife, Maureen, and son, Ricky, […]
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Every year around the same time, hundreds of fishermen wait in anticipation to see if they will be one of the teams to fish in the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship — well the names have been picked and for those of you who missed it here they are. 1. […]
After being cancelled last Thursday due to inclement weather, clear skies and little wind made for perfect conditions for the annual youth soccer tournament here for students in grades four-six. “I think we have got beautiful weather and ideal conditions . . . very successful,” enthused Paul Farrah, co-organizer of […]
For some, Tae Kwon Do is a relatively new sport. But for others, like Ken Anderson, it has been a part of their lives for a long time. “I have been teaching [Tae Kwon Do] for a total of 16 years,” noted Anderson, owner/operator of the local Tae Kwon Do […]
The inaugural Muskie girls’ hockey team has been picked but co-coach Mark Lafleur admitted it wasn’t an easy decision. “Tryouts were very good. We have got the team picked and it looks good,” he enthused. “We are really happy with who we have got.” But he also said having to […]
The Emo Figure Skating Club opened its season last Wednesday (Oct. 4), with 30 skaters registered and a few more expected to sign up down the road. “Once again, the skaters will be guided by our wonderful and talented professional coach, Marie-Josee Potvin, who is planning a fun, productive season,” […]
It may have been downright cold early Friday morning but by 11 a.m., three judges undoubtedly were keeping warm while savouring the 10 varieties up for grabs during the Times’ fifth-annual Great Chili Cook-off. And when all was tasted and done, it was Phyllis Johnson and Marie Gregory’s “Fabrication Chili” […]
By Tyler Moffitt
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Fire safety–and the role it plays in your life–depends on many things, including your attitude. All of us need to learn how to protect ourselves and family members from the hazards of fire. We all need to be made aware of them and reminded to be responsible, to think, and […]
The Paragon report, an economic development assessment of Rainy River District was presented to area municipalities last week. The report, first revealed in the Times back on July 5, was done by Paragon Decision Resources Inc. at the request of the Rainy River Future Development Corp. to show what the […]
Applying about 35,000 pounds of pressure to the side of an old K car, Emo volunteer firefighter J.P. Winik tore a door right off its hinges. Winik and several fellow firefighters from Emo and Fort Frances spent about two hours last Thursday dismantling the vehicle using powerful hydraulic tools–including the […]
Principal Jerry O’Leary is staying positive the water once again will be safe at the Sturgeon Creek annex in Stratton after a sample came back “clean” on Monday. “They tested again today as we have to get two tests back with positive results. But we should find out in a […]
The Fort Frances Elementary Facilities Review Committee said yesterday it will keeping details of its three recommendations under wraps as it passes them on to be finalized by the Pupil Accommodation Committee. “Without giving away too many details before it even gets to the committee, I can only say the […]
