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Border Skating Club Fundraising BBQ & Laser Tag Event

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:59:54 -0500

Start: 04/07/2009 - 11:00am

End: 04/07/2009 - 3:00pm

The Border Skating Club is holding a fundraising BBQ and Laser Tag Event on Saturday, July 4th at the Legion Park from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Come out for lunch and some fun!!!

Stock car racing

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:11:22 -0500

Start: 04/07/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 04/07/2009 - 7:00pm

Stock car racing will be held Saturday, July 4 at the Emo Speedway (weather permitting). Hot laps are at 7 p.m., with the first race at 7:30. This week will feature Cancer Awareness Night as well as bicycle races.

“Max and Ruby’ Playdate”

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:16:25 -0500

Start: 05/07/2009 - 2:00pm

End: 05/07/2009 - 5:30pm

“Max and Ruby’ Playdate,” an hour-long live show, will be staged Sunday, July 5 at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre (doors open at 1:30). Tickets, available at Northwoods Gallery & Gifts or online at www.WildfireMusic.ca, cost $18 in advance and $23 at the door. For more info, call 1-888-272-1245 or via e-mail at concerts@WildfireMusic.ca

Volleyball Camp

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:36:51 -0500

Start: 06/07/2009 - 9:00am

End: 06/07/2009 - 2:00pm

The fifth-annual Fort Frances volleyball camp, for boys and girls aged 12-17, will run July 6-10 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. Tuition is $165. Application forms can be picked up at the main office of Fort Frances High School or in the Recreator, with the entry deadline being June 15. For more info, contact Duane Roen at 274-7747.

Canadian Tire free lemonade stand

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:13:05 -0500

Start: 06/07/2009 - 12:00pm

End: 06/07/2009 - 3:00pm

In conjunction with Odd Job Week, a free lemonade stand will be set up at Canadian Tire on Monday, July 6 from noon-3 p.m.

Summer dance workshop

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:18:44 -0500

Start: 06/07/2009 - 4:30pm

End: 06/07/2009 - 8:30pm

A summer dance workshop will run July 6 and July 8-9 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Dancemakers School of Dance. The fee is $75. For more info or to register, call Chantelle Spuzak at 274-0927 or via e-mail at mcspuzak@hotmail.com

Volleyball Camp

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:36:52 -0500

Start: 07/07/2009 - 9:00am

End: 07/07/2009 - 2:00pm

“That Magic Guy”

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:20:47 -0500

Start: 07/07/2009 - 1:00pm

End: 07/07/2009 - 1:00pm

“That Magic Guy” will be at the Fort Frances Public Library on Tuesday, July 7 at 1 p.m. Admission is $2, with tickets available at the library.

Volleyball Camp

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:36:52 -0500

Start: 08/07/2009 - 9:00am

End: 08/07/2009 - 2:00pm

Wal-Mart information booth

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:15:35 -0500

Start: 08/07/2009 - 12:00pm

End: 08/07/2009 - 3:00pm

In conjunction with Odd Job Week an information booth will be at Wal-Mart on Wednesday, July 8 from noon-3 p.m

Summer dance workshop

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:19:57 -0500

Start: 08/07/2009 - 4:30pm

End: 08/07/2009 - 4:30pm

Summer dance workshop

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:19:57 -0500

Start: 08/07/2009 - 4:30pm

End: 08/07/2009 - 4:30pm

Volleyball Camp

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:36:52 -0500

Start: 09/07/2009 - 9:00am

End: 09/07/2009 - 2:00pm

Odd Job Squad BBQ - No charge!

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:03:50 -0500

Start: 10/07/2009 - 11:30am

End: 10/07/2009 - 1:30pm

The Fort Frances Service Canada Centre for Youth & NCDS invite you to attend a no charge Odd Job Squad BBQ, on July 10, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., outside the Service Canada Centre for Youth at 301 Scott St. For more information contact the centre at 807-274-7724.

NCDS free barbecue

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:16:50 -0500

Start: 10/07/2009 - 11:30am

End: 10/07/2009 - 1:30pm

In conjunction with Odd Job Week, a free barbecue will be held Friday, July 10 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at 304 Scott St. (NCDS office).

Family Dance Night, featuring Clover Valley Echo Band

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:22:13 -0500

Start: 10/07/2009 - 6:00pm

End: 10/07/2009 - 10:30pm

A Family Dance Night, featuring old-time and country music by the Clover Valley Echo Band, will be held Friday, July 10 upstairs at the Barwick Hall. A dance class will be held first from 6-7 p.m., followed by the dance until 10:30 p.m. Mocktail bar and snacks provided. Admission is $5 for ages six and up, with those five and under free.

RBC Financial Group third-annual charity golf classic

Fri, 29 May 2009 15:13:06 -0500

Start: 11/07/2009 - 1:00pm

End: 11/07/2009 - 1:59pm

The RBC Financial Group will hold its third-annual charity golf classic, featuring a best ball format, on Saturday, July 11 at the Heron Landing Golf Course (Couchiching). Limited to the first 144 golfers (36 teams), with the cost being $100/player or $400/team. Proceeds to the Riverside chemotherapy program. For more info or to register, contact Lisa Plourde at 274-7271 or stop by the local RBC branch.

River Theatre

Fri, 29 May 2009 15:12:00 -0500

Start: 13/07/2009 - 10:00am

End: 13/07/2009 - 4:00pm

“River Theatre,” a summer musical theatre program for boys and girls aged eight-13, will run July 13-17 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Emo Legion. The fee is $150 (a $20 late registration fee will apply after June 15). Car-pooling options available for those who live outside of Emo. To register or for more info, contact director Renée Martin-Brown at 482-3055 or via e-mail at r.martin.brown@sympatico.ca

River Theatre

Fri, 29 May 2009 15:12:01 -0500

Start: 13/07/2009 - 10:00am

End: 13/07/2009 - 4:00pm

“Culinary for Youth”

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:19:21 -0500

Start: 13/07/2009 - 1:00pm

End: 17/07/2009 - 1:59pm

“Culinary for Youth,” a cooking program for those aged 11-16, will run July 13-17 and again Aug. 10-14 at Confederation College. The fee is $75 per week per child.

River Theatre

Fri, 29 May 2009 15:12:02 -0500

Start: 14/07/2009 - 10:00am

End: 14/07/2009 - 4:00pm

Canada Student Loans Program/Apprenticeship Incentive Grant Information Session

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:06:27 -0500

Start: 14/07/2009 - 11:00am

End: 14/07/2009 - 12:00pm

The Fort Frances Service Canada Centre for Youth invites you to attend an information session on the Canada Student Loans Program and Apprenticeship Incentive Grants, on July 14th from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., at 301 Scott St. For more information and to register contact the centre at 807-274-7724.

River Theatre

Fri, 29 May 2009 15:12:02 -0500

Start: 15/07/2009 - 10:00am

End: 15/07/2009 - 4:00pm

River Theatre

Fri, 29 May 2009 15:12:02 -0500

Start: 16/07/2009 - 10:00am

End: 16/07/2009 - 4:00pm

Slo-pitch Tournament

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:11:51 -0500

Start: 17/07/2009 - 1:00pm

End: 19/07/2009 - 1:59pm

The fifth-annual Kingsley Downs & Gus Lindberg Memorial slo-pitch tournament will run tonight through Sunday at the Devlin ball park. There will be a canteen and beer garden, as well as karaoke with Lisa McPherson on the Saturday under the big tent. Spectators welcome.

Inaugural Fort Frances Folk Festival

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:24:15 -0500

Start: 18/07/2009 - 1:00pm

End: 18/07/2009 - 1:00pm

The inaugural Fort Frances Folk Festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 18 starting at 1 p.m. at the Little Beaver Snow Park lodge. “Day passes,” available at Sight & Sound, the Fort Frances Museum, Fort Frances Public Library, and Moss Yogo Studios, cost $20 for adults, $15 for teens aged 15-18, and $10 for children aged six-14 (those five and under are free).

United Pentecostal Church Dedication Ceremony

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:13:57 -0500

Start: 18/07/2009 - 1:00pm

End: 18/07/2009 - 1:00pm

The Apostolic Way United Pentecostal Church will be holding a dedication ceremony Saturday, July 18 at 1 p.m. at its new location at the corner of Church Street and Victoria Avenue (the former St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church). Everyone welcome.

Stock car racing

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:16:32 -0500

Start: 18/07/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 18/07/2009 - 7:00pm

Stock car racing will be held Saturday, July 18 at the Emo Speedway (weather permitting). Hot laps are at 7 p.m., with the first race at 7:30. This week features a penny auction table.

FFCBC

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:17:19 -0500

Start: 19/07/2009 - 1:00pm

End: 25/07/2009 - 1:59pm

The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship runs July 19-25 at the Sorting Gap Marina. Check out the special edition included with Wednesday’s Times for a complete list of events and times. You can also check out the schedule online at: www.canadianbass.com

Atikokan Crisis Center Luncheon

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:18:47 -0500

Start: 21/07/2009 - 12:00pm

End: 21/07/2009 - 1:00pm

The Atikokan Crisis Centre will hold its monthly luncheon for women on Tuesday, July 21 from noon-1 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. Admission is free but pre-registration is requiring by calling 1-800-465-3348.

Rainycrest Family Council Meeting

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:59:17 -0500

Start: 21/07/2009 - 6:30pm

End: 21/07/2009 - 6:30pm

Raincrest Family Council will be meeting Tuesday, July 21 in the Activation Room at Rainycrest. Family and friends of residents are invited to come and discuss concerns as well as get support from Council members. Family Council is involved in many new projects to make the lives of residents better.

Kim Mitchell

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:24:36 -0500

Start: 23/07/2009 - 9:00pm

End: 23/07/2009 - 9:00pm

Kim Mitchell will rock the big tent at the FFCBC on Thursday, July 23. Show starts at 9 p.m., with doors open at 8. Tickets are $30 at the door, or $40 all access pass (which will get you into all the FFCBC nighttime entertainment).

FFCBC Slo Pitch tourney

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:20:30 -0500

Start: 24/07/2009 - 1:00pm

End: 26/07/2009 - 1:59pm

Want to play in the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship slo-pitch tourney coming up July 24-26? The deadline to register is Wednesday, July 22. The entry fee is $350 per team. For more information, visit www.fortfrancessoftball.myevent.com or call organizer Chad Canfield at 276-2755.

54th annual North Star Stampede

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:29:00 -0500

Start: 24/07/2009 - 1:00pm

End: 26/07/2009 - 1:59pm

The 54th-annual North Star Stampede will run July 24-26 in Effie, Mn. For more information, call 1-218-743-3893.

Damian the Hypnotist & 'Whole Lotta Angus'

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:26:19 -0500

Start: 24/07/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 24/07/2009 - 7:00pm

Damian the Hypnotist will perform a free show at 7 p.m. under the big tent Friday, July 24, followed by AC/DC tribute band, “Whole Lotta Angus,” at 9:30 p.m. Tickets for the latter are $15 at the door or $40 all access pass. Get tickets at Canadian Tire, Emo Drugs, Sight & Sound Audiotronic, Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce, CC Complex or Northwoods Gallery & Gifts.

"Rock the Border"

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:27:43 -0500

Start: 24/07/2009 - 7:30pm

End: 24/07/2009 - 7:30pm

Don’t miss “Rock the Border,” directed by Nancy McBride and Beckie Arthen, Friday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Backus Community Center. Wine and cheese reception at 6:30. Tickets available at Backus or at the door. Adult $12, child $6, family $35.

"My Bass 5K"

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:32:12 -0500

Start: 25/07/2009 - 8:30pm

End: 25/07/2009 - 8:30pm

The “My Bass” 5K run will take place Saturday, July 25 at 8:30 p.m. at the Sorting Gap Marina. Registration forms are available at Energy Fitness Centre up until Friday, July 24. Runners also can register the morning of the race. Registration fee is $20 for the 5K run, $2 for the children’s 1K run preceding the 5K run. Open to everyone. Free T-shirts to the first 100 participants.

"Bon Journey"

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:33:17 -0500

Start: 25/07/2009 - 9:00pm

End: 25/07/2009 - 9:00pm

“Bon Journey” will be back by popular demand under the FFCBC tent Saturday, July 25. The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets cost $15 at the door or $40 all access pass. Get tickets at Canadian Tire, Emo Drugs, Sight & Sound Audiotronic, Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce, CC Complex or Northwoods Gallery & Gifts.

Thunderwolves hockey school

Fri, 29 May 2009 15:08:07 -0500

Start: 27/07/2009 - 1:00pm

End: 31/07/2009 - 1:59pm

The Thunderwolves hockey skills school will run July 27-31 at the Memorial Sports Centre. The fee is $150 for the total skills camp and $200 for the advanced camps. For more info or to register, visit Thunderwolveshockey.com and click on the hockey school link or call 1-807-766-7285. Space is limited so register today.

Web ROE information session

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:34:27 -0500

Start: 28/07/2009 - 12:30pm

End: 28/07/2009 - 3:00pm

The Fort Frances Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) will be hosting a come and go Web ROE information session for employers on Tuesday, July 28 from 12:30 p.m.–3 p.m. in their office at 301 Scott St. Register by calling 807-274-7724, or e-mailing kaylie.lundgren@servicecanada.gc.ca.

Emo Agricultural Research Station open house

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:38:47 -0500

Start: 29/07/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 29/07/2009 - 7:00pm

The Emo Agricultural Research Station will hold its annual open house Wednesday, July 29 at 7 p.m. A barbecue also is planned featuring local foods.

Halkirk fire protection team 18th-annual fish fry

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:24:26 -0500

Start: 01/08/2009 - 12:00pm

End: 01/08/2009 - 6:00pm

The 18th-annual fish fry, hosted by the Halkirk fire protection team, will be held Saturday, Aug. 1 from noon-6 p.m. at the Bear Pass fire hall (on Bear Pass Road). Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. There also will be homemade pies and a penny auction. No dogs, please.

Chapple “Heritage Days”

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:24:51 -0500

Start: 01/08/2009 - 1:00pm

End: 01/08/2009 - 1:59pm

Chapple “Heritage Days” will continue Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Steve and Joan Both farm. Monies raised will go towards the Chapple Museum in Barwick.

Stock car racing

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:26:23 -0500

Start: 01/08/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 01/08/2009 - 7:00pm

Stock car racing will be held Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Emo Speedway (weather permitting). Hot laps start at 7 p.m. this week, with racing starting at 7:30. This week is Trucker/Contract Sponsor Night, also featuring Emo Fair Queen contestant introductions.