Duane Hicks Shoppers Drug Mart employee Heather DeGagné put another “leaf” on the ever-growing display for the “Tree of Life” campaign, which ends this Friday (Oct. 10). The campaign is a fundraiser where shoppers are asked to purchase a leaf ($1), maple leaf ($5), or apple ($50) to place on […]
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Jessica George Maxine Ramier, left, and Gerri Yerxa, members of the local Elder Abuse Committee, were spreading awareness at Safeway today to prepare for Provincial Elder Abuse Awareness Day (Oct. 19). They are handing out information to elders, giving them notice as to what constitutes abuse and what they can […]
Duane Hicks Local firefighter Rod Davis showed Megan Perreault, her son, Morgan, and daughter, Myla, some of the features of the Fort Frances Fire Department’s new pumper truck Saturday morning at Canadian Tire. Firefighters were there to promote Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct. 5-11.
Paige Desmond Seth Bird, competing in the 11-14 age category, performed a trick Saturday during the memorial skateboarding competition held in memory of Neil Roy and Ben Klyne at the skate park here. Bird went on to capture first place in his division.
Duane Hicks Capt. Angel Sandoval of the Salvation Army pointed out how empty the shelves were Friday afternoon at the Citadel’s food bank. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, local residents are being asked to help the less fortunate and donate non-perishable food items. In related news, the public is […]
Jessica George “Victim” Laura Chabot was loaded into the ambulance after her vehicle was struck by a car full of high school students while they were racing their friends. Michelle Grynol and her “baby” (background) also were on board. It all was part of a mock accident set up at […]
Jessica George Soul/jazz/funk band “Loose Change Trio” made an impression last night as they put on a two-set show at the Little Beaver Snow Park. From performing famous tracks like “Ghostbusters” to Michael Jackson’s “Shake your Body to the Ground,” as well as some original songs such as “Clap your […]
Peggy Revell Conservative candidate Richard Neumann, Ken Boshcoff (Liberal), Russ Aegard (Green Party), and John Rafferty (NDP) were at the Civic Centre last night to answer questions at the all-candidates’ forum hosted by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce.
Peggy Revell Dan Morriseau, right, Jamie Petrin, and Alice Johnston were among those up early yesterday morning to greet deputy Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff at the Fort Frances Airport. He flew in for a brief meet-and-greet, as well as to rally support behind local Liberal candidate Ken Boshcoff.
Paige Desmond The Fort Frances Times was awarded the “Ambassador for Safety Business Award” by Safe Communities Canada, which was established to recognize organizations that make an exceptional contribution to improving safety in their communities. It was presented last Thursday morning by Fort Frances Fire Chief Gerry Armstrong and Grace […]
Mitch Calvert Muskie Dan Brunetta (#23) looked to make the tackle with a blocking Marauder all over him as Mason McKay (#40) converged to help snuff out the play. The Muskies held Maples’ running game in check all afternoon last Thursday at Muskie Field en route to a 22-14 victory […]
Dave Ogilvie Pam Bujold, Trudy Badiuk, Sherri Byma, Neila Booth, Becky Chabot, Robin McCormick, and Freeda Carmody staged a skit to remind those who attended last Wednesday’s 50+ seniors’ expo in Emo that the best way to handle the difficulties of aging is to maintain a healthy sense of humour. […]
