Sam Bonner-Vickers and his babysitter Gloria Geense heard stories and sang songs during “Storytime” at the Fort Frances Public Library this morning. The library’s winter programs have started up again, and include storytime at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday for children aged […]
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Firefighters put out a blaze in a garage at 627 Scott St this morning. No one was injured in the blaze, which was reported at 10 am, and was out shortly thereafter. A portion of the 600 block was closed as firefighters used large fans to clear the heavy smoke. […]
Abbey McLeod, six, returned the favour and drew a clock on the face of her cousin, Wyatt McLeod, also six, during “Rock Around the Clock,” a New Year’s party at the Fort Frances Public Library yesterday. About 20 kids aged six and up came out to have some fun before […]
Insp Dave Lucas is settling in as the new Ontario Provincial Police detachment commander for the Fort Frances cluster. Insp. Lucas, who just moved here from Thunder Bay, commenced his duties Wednesday. Most recently, he’d been working as the unit commander for the Northwest Regional Professional Standards Branch. Former detachment […]
Bill Gushulak, left, Pat McPherson, Bernice Armit, and Graham Matheson admired the new plaque that was hung up in the Ice for Kids Arena on Dec. 21. The plaque is dedicated in memory of Dave Armit, a longtime hockey supporter who recently passed away. The plaque also will recognize and […]
Dale Gill of the Voyageur Lions Club got a little cheeky at the Polar Plunge on Sunday. He was among the top three fundraisers of the event, bringing in more than $1,200. —Melanie Béchard photo
Joseph Maki had a hard time climbing back up the hill at the Lions Park in Emo on Saturday after sliding down it. Many children in the village took advantage of the mild weather by skating, sliding, and snowmobiling over the weekend. –Heather Ogilvie photo
Malori Grover, right, and her new son, Christian Douglas Ramsay, posed with her mother, Loretta Martin, yesterday morning at La Verendrye Hospital. Christian, whose father is Doug Ramsay of International Falls, Mn., was the first baby of the new year born in the district. He was born at 10 a.m. […]
Diane Boustead looked like she was walking on water before she sank into the frigid waters of Rainy Lake on Sunday at the Polar Plunge at La Place Rendez-Vous. The event was nearly postponed due to poor ice, but went ahead as scheduled without a hitch. The more than 40 […]
Times sports reporter Jenni Condon braved the elements on Sunday and participated in the annual “Polar Plunge” to raise funds for the Voyageurs Lions Club. Condon—an Ottawa native who recently moved to town—said she thought the experience was unique and would do it again next year. Overall, the more than […]
This clan of nine snow people full of holiday spirit certainly delivers a welcome show of smiles to those going past the home of Judy and Gary Kielczewski on Second Street East. –Beth Caldwell Photo
Local hockey fans Gary Beck, John Pierce and former Muskie, Kris Esselink, volunteered their time over the holidays to rebuild the player benches at the 52’ Canadian’s arena. The plan is to make the benches bigger so that the players are more comfortable when they’re not on the ice. —Jenni […]
