Peggy Revell Natural Resources minister Donna Cansfield, Grand Council Treaty #3 Ogichidaakwe Diane Kelly, and Northern Development and Mines minister Michael Gravelle shook hands after signing a letter of intent last Thursday afternoon at Stanjikoming First Nation that emphasized a commitment to further work together. See story B1.

Mitch Calvert The Muskie girls’ soccer team continued pre-season preparations Monday afternoon with some drills focused on improving crossing skills. First-year head coach Sarah Noonan finalized the roster late last week and now has the squad setting its sights on a three-game exhibition set with Thunder Bay high school teams […]

Peggy Revell While many old-time Disney favourites were featured during the 10th-annual recital by the Dancemaker’s School of Dance, this year themed “Wish Upon a Star,” last Thursday and Friday night at the Townshend Theatre, dancers also took on new movies like 2008’s “Camp Rock”—performed by Mandy Barker, Sarah Bagacki, […]

Peggy Revell Megan Bannon and Kari Manty looked through photos taken during the Fort Frances High School band’s trip to Italy over the March Break. Band members hosted a “Show and Tell” on Monday evening in the high school cafeteria as a way for family, friends, and the public to […]

Mitch Calvert Jon Sinclair, right, and the rest of the Muskie boys’ soccer team braved strong winds and cool temperatures during practice yesterday afternoon. Both Muskie squads begin their exhibition seasons May 1-3, with the boys heading to Winnipeg and the girls off to Thunder Bay.

Peggy Revell Meagan Empey and Tirzah Keffer looked through photos taken during the Fort Frances High School band’s trip to Italy over the March Break. The band hosted a “Show and Tell” yesterday evening in the high school cafeteria, where the public could drop by to see the collection of […]

Mitch Calvert Lauren Vold of the Causeway Insurance Cougars (Atom) held up her “most valuable defenceman” award alongside FFMHA registrar Kelly Jolicoeur during the minor hockey awards banquet at the Memorial Sports Centre last night. See tomorrow’s Times for a complete list of the winners.

Peggy Revell Members of Chantelle Spuzak’s Dancemakers School of Dance performed a number inspired by Disney’s “Toy Story” during its 10th-annual recital Friday night at the Townshend Theatre. With “Wish Upon a Star” as the theme, dancers took to the stage both Thursday and Friday night with performances inspired by […]

Duane Hicks Municipal Affairs and Housing minister Jim Watson answered questions from regional delegates during Friday’s “bear pit” session at the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association annual general meeting and conference, held at the Memorial Sports Centre here, as Northern Development and Mines minister Michael Gravelle looked on. Natural Resources minister […]

Duane Hicks After telling delegates about how he recovered from a near-fatal accident in 1988, CFL legend and keynote speaker Terry Evanshen inspired them to “seize each day” yesterday during the first day of the 63rd-annual general conference of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA). About 160 delegates from across […]

Peggy Revell Grand Council Treaty #3 Ogichidaakwe Diane Kelly looked on yesterday afternoon as Northern Development and Mines minister Michael Gravelle signed a letter of intent pledging to build a stronger relationship between the Anishinaabe people and Ontario government. Natural Resources minister Donna Cansfield also signed the letter during a […]