Times’ editor Mike Behan gave a thumb’s up as he settled in to spend the night on the 200 block of Scott Street in early October as part of the “Longest Night of the Year” initiative in support of the opening of a temporary pop-up shelter here to help address […]
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Sam Odrowski Santa and Mrs. Claus surprised a group of children at the Fort Frances Public Library yesterday morning during the “Family Story Time” event, which is held each Wednesday from 10:30-11 a.m. in the Children’s Department. The kids had a chance to sit on Santa’s lap, get their picture […]
Sam Odrowski A handful of people turned out to the open house at local MPP Greg Rickford’s constituency office at 276 Scott St. yesterday afternoon. Baked goods and apple cider was enjoyed by those who came out. Mr. Rickford unfortunately could not attend in person as he was called away […]
Sam Odrowski St. Michael’s school staff and students filled the banquet room upstairs at La Place Rendez-Vous at noon on Monday for a Christmas lunch celebration. The Waabishkiibinesii Women singers/drummers performed songs while students sang “Come O Come Emmanuel” before saying grace and enjoying the feast.
Duane Hicks Firefighter Doug Wright was among the Fort Frances Fire Brigade members who packed hampers Monday morning at the Salvation Army food bank here. The brigade has made it a Christmas tradition to pack the hampers, this year stepping up to fill a tall order–160 hampers in total. The […]
Duane Hicks Michael Brady narrated the Christmas cantata, “Good News from Home,” here Sunday afternoon. The cantata retold the story of the Nativity.
The Grade 1/2 class at Sturgeon Creek recorded a digital presentation of the Christmas story for their Christmas concert this year. With the help of their Grade 7/8 book buddies, they sang the song “Rejoice” while the audience enjoyed the presentation. -Dave Ogilvie photo
Sam Odrowski Grade 5 students from St. Francis School visited Columbus Place here yesterday for a sing-along with the residents. The children sang classic Christmas songs like “Silent Night” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”
Duane Hicks The duet of Pam Guild and Tania Cox beautifully sang “It’s Christmas Everywhere” just before the rest of their fellow Choraliers took the stage with them here Sunday.
Sam Odrowski St. Francis School’s Junior Division celebrated an Advent prayer service at St. Mary’s Church here Thursday evening. Children sang hymns and Christmas songs, said readings from the Bible, lit candles, blessed the Advent wreath, and prayed.
Sam Odrowski Jarnel Contracting nearly has finished the Seven Generations Education Institute’s new $16-million building on Agency One lands here. The 40,000 sq. ft. facility, which will house all of SGEI’s programs, is set to open early in the New Year.
Dave Ogilvie The Grade 2 class at Robert Moore School, under the supervision of Ms. Richards and Mrs. Howell, presented a skit entitled “The Presents” yesterday before a packed house in the auditorium. When Santa got his pack stuck in the chimney, Mrs. Claus, the reindeer, an angel, and an […]
