Duane Hicks Legion Br. #29 past president Noris Piccinato handed out poppies in exchange for donations Saturday morning at Canadian Tire here. Poppies are available at various locations around town from now until Remembrance Day. Donations from poppy sales go towards caring for disabled veterans, maintaining graves and memorials, and […]
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Joey Payeur Speedy Muskie assistant captain Sam McKinnon, left, tried to dash her way around Dryden Eagles’ defender Leah Balla during the third period of Fort High’s 4-2 win Saturday at the Scott Clendenning Memorial Showcase here.
Duane Hicks “Friends of the Museum” member Sarah Marusyk eyed up a painting done by the late Lydia Leatherdale which has been donated to the silent auction for the group’s annual wine-and-cheese fundraiser gala next Thursday (Nov. 5) from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Fort Frances Museum. Tickets, which cost $35 […]
Duane Hicks Bylaw enforcement officer Arlen Byrnes, left, Mayor Roy Avis, Deputy Mayor June Caul, Wayne Kaun of Ed Kaun and Sons, Chief Building Official Travis Rob, and bylaw enforcement officer Patrick Briere did the honours during a ribbon-cutting yesterday to official open the new Fort Frances Animal Shelter. The […]
Heather Latter Dressed like an owl, little Mya Pelowski and her mom, Melanie Herr, took part in some Hallowe’en stories and songs during “Babytime” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre this morning.
Heather Latter Orville Smith shook hands with Roger Pomerleau, training specialist at New Gold, after receiving his diploma for completing the Surface Miner Aboriginal training program. The program, which saw 10 graduates honoured yesterday during a celebration at the Copper River Inn, was created by New Gold in partnership with […]
Staff Pharmacist Morgan Albisser gave the Times’ own Duane Hicks a ’flu shot yesterday during a free clinic at Pharmasave. Pharmasave will continue to take walk-ins throughout the fall and winter, as will other local pharmacies. You also can contact the Northwestern Health Unit (1-866-468-2240) and make an appointment or […]
Isabella Fortes, left, and Josie Schill enjoyed a tasty meal at the “Luncheon of Hope” on Saturday at La Place Rendez-Vous here. The biennial event, hosted by the Rainy River District Breast Health Network, featured a penny table, quilt draw, and guest speakers Cathy Paroschy Harris and Tarja Heiskanen from […]
Heather Latter Dietitian Janet Drennan, with the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre, demonstrated how to make a healthy smoothie at the centre’s open house last Wednesday. Held as a way to celebrate “Community Health and Wellbeing Week,” the open house featured a traditional opening and lunch, as well as a number […]
Joey Payeur Goalie Marissa Loveday stared down this shot off from Janelle Kaemingh during a recent Muskie girls’ practice at the ’52 Canadians Arena. Fort High began its season by defending its title at the Sturgeon Heights Huskies tournament in Winnipeg over the weekend.
Heather Latter Adrienne Lake helped her son, Parker, carve a pumpkin this morning during the Fort Frances Nursery School’s Hallowe’en party. Parties will continue there for sessions tomorrow and Thursday, with youngsters participating in a variety of Hallowe’en-themed activities.
Heather Latter Linda Blanc, left, Jan Gustafson, Sharon Bell, and Janice Cousineau were just a few of the ladies who attended the “Luncheon of Hope” at La Place Rendez-Vous on Saturday. The biennial event, hosted by the Rainy River District Breast Health Network, featured a penny table, quilt draw, and […]
