Ellie Rose-Anne Gough was born on May 23, 2016 in Fort Frances. She was the most beautiful, kind-hearted little girl. In Pinewood, a simple life on the farm brought her so much joy. On any given day, you could find Ellie with her mommy and daddy – Teagan and Ryan […]
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It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bryan (Bruno) Calder on June 8, 2021. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Bryan was born on August 10, 1949, in his family’s home on Phair avenue, Fort Frances. Dad talked about the great […]
In the early morning hours of June 7, 2021, Lyle passed away peacefully at his home. Lyle was born on March 29, 1941 and spent his childhood years in Emo. Lyle enjoyed a 30 plus year aviation career that took off in the early 1960’s in Red Lake, where he […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Evelyn Jane Allan, 69, of Emo, Ontario, on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the La Verendrye Hospital. Jane was born on August 8, 1951, in Emo, Ontario, to parents Harold and Leonis Woolsey. She was raised with her siblings on the Woolsey Homestead […]
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Indigenous youth across Northern Ontario are being invited to learn more about STEM concepts with the goal of inspiring a career in health care. The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and Science North signed a collaboration agreement on April 20, 2021 to partner on the delivery of health, life and human sciences related programming […]
There’s a fun new way for families to get creative and spend quality time together this summer. The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre and Community Living Fort Frances and District (CLFFD) are joining forces to create and give out a limited number of free activity boxes that will be […]
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Seniors Month activities continue this week as registration closes for the Seniors Game days planned for next week. The game days are scheduled for Tuesday, June 22 and Wednesday, June 23, with planned activities including ladder toss, horseshoes, bocce ball and bean bag toss. The activities will be a mix […]
The Ziggwan virtual Fun Run marathon has been running throughout the month of June. The event’s first challenge was to take a selfie or group photo wearing our shirts. This group from Emo decided to have a little fun with it! The team is made up of Melanie Williams, Ruth […]
The 51st Bassmaster Classic took place over the weekend in Texas, at Ray Roberts Lake and if you have read my column in the past you probably know that this is the Superbowl event in professional bass fishing. I was fortunate to qualify for this tournament, my second Classic, and […]
Emo Speedway is racing towards its 2021 season, with an opening practice, June 26 from 6 to 9 p.m., Although no spectators will be allowed, drivers will be permitted two crew members. The cost is $30 per car for the evening, to be collected at the back gate upon arrival. […]
By Gord Mackintosh
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
For years, the proud Fort Frances motto was “Borderland.” The Fort hugs Minnesota for easy access to favourite resort patios, shops, the Border Bar. We’re enticed by words like “at par,” “a 48,” “Menards.” Locals “go across” or “over the line.” And we insist it’s not a solid line. Here’s […]
Although men have been assigned the stereotype of working the backyard grill, it is a joy that is shared by all home culinary enthusiasts. It’s a summertime passion. The aroma of lump charcoal being lit starts my mouth watering as my mind conjures up recollections of flame-licked meats, and fire […]
