March 15, 1965 – March 16, 2021 A member of Seine River First Nation passed away peacefully on March 16, 2021 at Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, Ontario. He was predeceased by his common-law partner Helen Marie Rose Boyd; his parents Eckley and Mary Willie; as well […]
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It may be Spring on the calendar and I can confirm the by-product of the blizzard of last week in my neighbourhood has all but vanished. I know winter is lurking in the shadows, ready to pounce if I am complacent, but today, this very day, while it is +18 […]
Spring has arrived, muskrats are on the move. This muskrat was seen walking across the Nordic Ski Club parking lot on Feb. 2. Muskrats spend most of their lives in water where their waterproof fur, paddle-like hind feet and flattened, furless tail acting as a rudder, are important assets. They […]
In the March 17 edition of the Fort Frances Times, in the article “Emo Food Bank opens its doors”, the chairperson of the Emo Food Bank and Thrift Store should have been identified as Charlene McTavish. The Times apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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Seventeen more jobs will be created for the local economy through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation. The Ontario government announced its investment of $319,522 in four local businesses to help create jobs and promote economic development and recovery in Fort Frances, Devlin and the Township of Chapple, on March […]
After fishing in Alabama last week we have a couple of weeks off before my fishing tournament season resumes in Texas the second week in April. Instead of heading home like we would typically do, my wife and I are staying with some friends down in Florida during the downtime. […]
A tradition in my family has always been the customary ritual of decorating eggs for Easter. As far back as history can take us, the egg seems to have always been a symbol of continuing life and resurrection. Therefore, it was natural to decorate them and give out as gifts […]
One thing that is for sure is that Mother Nature is consistently inconsistent. Spring weather can be so unpredictable with an unseasonably warm day one day and a late season snowfall the next. In order to provide come consistency in your garden, I have compiled a list of products that […]
By Bob dunn
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Being in the sports media gave one writer & broadcaster the opportunity to interview sports personalities he never imagined he’d even meet in places he never imagined he’d be. These will be his stories about their stories — or just about them — from the pages of his past, while […]
With vaccinations steadily dolling out in the region, many were holding out hope that this summer would prove to be a little more normal. Sadly, normal might have to wait another year for the region’s soccer players. Borderland Soccer League announced that they have cancelled their 2021 season for the […]
The Cyclone swimming club in Fort Frances has continued to practice, even when COVID-19 restrictions prevented them from participating in tournaments and competitions. Debbie Murray, swimming head coach, said despite not being able to hold competitions this year, the Cyclones are continuing to practice, hoping for a busier season when […]
