Heather Latter People are encouraged to check out a new exhibit on display at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre featuring photos by Times’ summer student Sarah Pruys. Pruys, who grew up in Fort Frances, has turned her photography hobby into a part-time gig. She loves taking photos of […]
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Heather Latter Librarian Evelyn Norris sorted through a bin of puppets in preparation for “Storytime,” which will be starting up a new fall session next week at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Other programs, including “Tales for 2s,” “Baby Time,” and “After School Stories,” also will begin next […]
Heather Latter Celeste De Gagne, left, a student from Confederation College’s Social Service Worker program, and Dana Allen of the Family Support Program were busy organizing items this morning for a fall clothing giveaway organized by the United Native Friendship Centre here. The event—being held at 616 Mowat Ave.—runs today […]
Sarah Pruys Adam Egan filled up his van last Thursday evening in preparation for the drive down to the University of Guelph, where he will be starting his first year studying environmental science this fall. Labour Day weekend traditionally is the time when post-secondary students pack up and head off […]
Sarah Pruys Gerald Martin enjoyed his fresh corn last Wednesday afternoon at the Sister Kennedy Centre’s annual “corn feed.” About 35 seniors enjoyed their early dinner, which also included watermelon, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Heather Latter Marlyss Thiessen, left, Walter Rogoza, and Shelly Manty enjoyed a pancake breakfast Saturday morning hosted by local MPP Sarah Campbell. Held at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium, the annual Labour Day breakfast was free and all were welcome to attend.
Joey Payeur Fort Frances Herricanes’ third baseman Gina Pope tagged out Redgut Babes’ Morningstar Tom after she tried stretching her third-inning RBI double into a triple—only to be thrown out by left-fielder Ang Aucoin.
Joey Payeur Lucas DeBenedet, left, went head-to-head with Bryce Lipinski in this face-off clash during the morning scrimmage Saturday as part of the Fort Frances Lakers’ main training camp. The Lakers begin pre-season play this Friday when they host the Minnesota Iron Rangers at 7:30 p.m. at the Ice For […]
Heather Latter Local MPP Sarah Campbell visited with Jay Burnett during the free Labour Day pancake breakfast she hosted Saturday morning at the Memorial Sports Centre here.
Heather Latter `Paisley Riches, left, and Jaana Fournier were busy creating with Play-doh this morning as the Fort Frances Nursery School kicked off its 2013-14 year. Located upstairs at Knox United Church, the pre-school program for children aged 18 months to five years provides an enriching environment for youngsters to […]
Joey Payeur Candy Greengrass-Teeple of the Fort Frances Herricanes swung for the fences during the first inning of yesterday’s Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League final at the Rodrick and Telford Bruyere Ball Field at Couchiching First Nation. The Redgut Babes won 11-3 to claim the district’s first women’s fastball […]
Duane Hicks Granular material is being packed down on Mowat Avenue as the water and sewer infrastructure work there, and on Second Street East, draws closer to its end. Paving will take place next week, with the Central Avenue intersection expected to re-open by Sept. 7.
