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.
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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 […]
Peggy Revell Aela MacKintosh, who plays “Candy,” and Brian Hagarty, who plays a priest, rehearsed a scene yesterday evening for Fort Frances Little Theatre’s upcoming production of “Suzette’s Closet.” The play, written and directed by local resident Tracy Gibson, will run as a dinner-theatre format on April 23-25 at La […]
Peggy Revell Local MP John Rafferty was making rounds to local schools yesterday to drop off copies of the “ABC’s of Government” to librarians like Kathy Mercure at St. Michael’s School here. The children’s book features words that go with the Canadian government—like “nomination,” “Hansard,” “mace,” and “law”—to go along […]
Peggy Revell Courtney Sinclair and Melissa Hughes smelled some of the spring flowers that were available at this year’s Easter Market, which was held last Thursday and Saturday at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market. Alongside Easter treats for all ages, children also had the opportunity to participate in Easter egg […]
Duane Hicks Tammy Riordon comforted her son, Mitchell, after Monday evening’s council meeting. He had donated $20 of his own money to see a new library built back on March 23, 2007—the kick-off of the “Building for the Future” fundraising campaign.
Peggy Revell Courtney Anderson held onto the “Easter bunny” which was available for petting at this year’s Easter Market at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market on Saturday. Along with Easter treats and flowers, the annual event also featured a scavenger hunt, seed planting, and other activities for children.
