I, and my comrades, are reaching an age when those individuals we looked up to in life, those who lit our path, are departing this world. It is an inevitable place we find ourselves in but one that never comes with ease, without a silent plea that it might be […]
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By Jackie Black
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Alice Irvine (Campbell) Alice Campbell was born in Richardson, SK, November 5, 1912. When she was 4 years old, the Campbell family, composed of four children, moved to Monitor, AB to join other family members. Her brief childhood stay there was highlighted by memories of her father, George Campbell, building […]
Public Notice The Salvations Army is moving! The Salvation Army THRIFT STORE, Community Family Services & Ministries tare on the move to 242 Scott Street. This move will result in future sustainability to ensure service to the community for years to come. During the transition, they will be unable to […]
By Barb Everett
Publicity, Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Publicity, Legion Ladies Auxiliary
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary had their last monthly meeting on Oct. 13, brought to order by President Josie Miller. It was attended by 25 members. The Charter was draped in memory of departed members Kay Latonas and Martha Rogozinski. October birthday gift – Clara Stainke. Best Wishes to Barb Ogden. […]
Submitted by Scott Fawcett
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Friday in Dryden the Fort Frances Muskies upset the previously unbeaten Dryden Eagles 14 – 3 to win the NORWASSA football champion- ship. The Muskie defense shut down Dryden’s high flying passing attack throughout the game. The Eagles scored a single on the opening kick- off. In the second quarter […]
Instructor Pat Hyatt, above, led a workshop on canning deer meat last week, at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre. The deer meat used was also featured in a skinning workshop at the site. Left, participant Suzette Angus packs her jar with meat and vegetables, to get ready for canning. The workshop was […]
When I first covered international hockey, the Russian (then called Soviet) goaltenders were Viktor and Viktor, which sounds like a circus act in Las Vegas with Siberian huskies. Viktor Konovalenko and Viktor Zinger played goal when the Soviets won an unprecedented nine straight world championships — and they paved the […]
In the early 2000’s we had some of the best deer hunting opportunities in North America right here in Sunset Country. In terms of the number of trophy sized bucks, the overall population of deer and all of the public land to hunt, few areas could compare. The old saying […]
A number of years ago I featured a recipe on Global TV for Italian Sausage & Gnocchi Soup. The amount of positive feedback I received from this recipe was overwhelming to say the least. One of the requests I received within this feedback was for a vegetarian version of this […]
By Joey Payeur
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
It is said a successful life is based not on the amount of money ended up with, but the amount of people who called you friend. By those standards, Jim Fowler was one of the richest people I’ll ever know. Many called him “Fergie” or “Ferg” for reasons unknown to […]
(nee Ward) age 94, passed away on November 3, 2021 in Fort Frances. Gladys will be deeply missed by her children Les (Christine), Susan(Nora) and David; her grandchildren Justin (Nilani), Ryan and great grandchild, Suriya. She will also be remembered by her sisters Margie Smeeth and Violet Lawrence; brothers Sid […]
