The Kiwanis Club’s Trip of the Month draw drum made its way to The Window and Door Store, where the October trip winner was drawn on October 1. Roz Broman of Fort Frances was the big winner of a Banff ski package, valued at $3,800. November’s draw is for a […]
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The Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Ontario Tourism Recovery Program (OTRP). This $100-million program supports Ontario-based tourism businesses in the for-profit attractions, accommodations, and transportation sectors that have been hardest hit by COVID-19. The OTRP is a […]
In the past two weeks my wife and I have crossed back and forth in Ontario. One of the items everyone pays attention to on road trips is the price of fuel. When we started in the Fort, regular gas was just over $1.40 per litre. We were surprised as […]
Dear editor, I was disappointed to see such a one-sided article in last Wednesday’s FF Times. I’d like to take this opportunity to share the other side of this dispute. The Minister of Health is being disingenuous when she says the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) is not ready to […]
I often lie awake at night and dream of the Rainy River. I can feel her coolness on my childhood feet, breathe in her earthy smell. I remember her haste as she pulled at my legs, urging me to come along with her. Many poets have referred to the river […]
With the Covid Curse pretty much eliminating air travel to any place, reminiscing about my late wife Norma, The Pearl of the Orient and our many trips will have to satisfy my urge to wander. Here’s from back in the dark ages of 2010…. Well the Pearl and I made […]
Tour De Fort will be holding their Annual General Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the Super 8 in Fort Frances. New members are welcome. Photo I.D. and proof of vaccination are required to attend. The Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Br 29 […]
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Northern Ontario farmers are able to access extra funding to mitigate the impacts of this year’s drought conditions. The Ontario government is providing up to $15,000 through the Northwestern Ontario Drought Assistance Initiative for well drilling and pond construction projects. “I visited farmers in Northwest Ontario and not only did […]
By Elizabeth Donaldson
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Threshing was certainly an exciting time on our farm but there were other aspects of harvest that were important even if not as dramatic or thrilling. With shorter days and a chill in the air we all helped prepare for the long cold winter. The chicken house was banked and […]
When I left work on Friday, I was thankful to have 3 days off! I had some big plans but unfortunately the weather really dampened a lot of my plans. I have had to remind myself multiple times that I said on more than one occasion this summer that I […]
