Heather Latter Dr. Melanie Halvorsen offered some comments during an information session last night regarding the potential re-establishment of a French Immersion program at St. Michael’s School. The Northwest Catholic District School Board is willing to consider implementing it next school year for SK and Grade 1—if numbers allow. A […]
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Joey Payeur Senior Muskie Jacob Empey had no problem taking it strong to the hoop against Eric Melilo of the Kenora Bronco during Fort High’s 52-36 victory here yesterday in the NorWOSSA regular-season opener.
Duane Hicks The town is abuzz with speculation over knitted decorations, such as the woolen covering for this bench on the riverfront, which suddenly appeared around Fort Frances yesterday. Where did they come from and why are they here? Answers are expected in the near future.
Joey Payeur Nick Minerva barrelled past former teammate George Roblin (4) to score against English River goalie Greg Harney in the second period of the Lakers’ 4-3 loss to the Miners here Friday night.
Heather Latter Three-year-old Liam Ogden and his sister, Maiya, five, told Santa what they wanted for Christmas when they visited with him at the Emo Legion on Saturday afternoon. Parents were invited to bring their own cameras, as well as a donation to the Emo food bank.
Heather Latter Frank Maraj read an excerpt from his latest book, “Snapshots 3: Unveiling the Classroom of Life,” during its launch at the Fort Frances Public Library on Saturday. While Maraj was there to sign books throughout the day, the reading took place at 3 p.m. The book is now […]
Duane Hicks The “Waabishkiibinesii Women” drum group performed a healing song during the annual service marking the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Saturday afternoon at Knox United Church here. The candlelight vigil honoured the 14 women killed 25 years ago in what has become […]
Heather Latter Grade 5 students Josh Ward, left, Marissa Brown, Tebishkochi-Geshigewab Whitecrow, Merrick Cheetam, and Ayiana Gagne showed off three of the six gingerbread houses they’re raffling off at Robert Moore School. Tickets, which cost $1 for two tickets, are available during the morning break and also will be sold […]
Joey Payeur Madelyn Crowe, five, mailed her letter to Santa yesterday at the Times’ office. The Times is getting ready to publish its annual Christmas greetings edition on Dec. 17 and if you would like your child’s letter to Santa to be included, we need it by tomorrow (Dec. 10). […]
Joey Payeur Matt Cheetham motored along the blueline to try to set up a Muskie power play during the second period of Fort High’s 4-3 win over the Dryden Eagles on Friday night at the ’52 Canadians Arena. The black-and-gold improved to 5-0 in NorWOSSA play to remain atop the […]
Duane Hicks Members of the Fort Frances Choraliers, including Flora Danylchuk and Brittany Hayes, performed “The First Noel” to a packed house yesterday afternoon at the New Beginnings Fellowship. The group dedicated this year’s Christmas cantata to the late Jo-Anne McCaig. An encore performance is slated for this coming Sunday […]
Duane Hicks Lions District Governor Mark Osthus was the guest of honour at the Voyageur Lions Club’s Governor’s Night dinner Friday at La Place Rendez-Vous. Besides sharing words of inspiration and conveying word that District 5M-10 will be supporting Special Olympics going forward, Osthus also gave out pins to several […]
