For 94 days, my goal was to get to the finish line. Now that I have crossed it, I know the whole point of my adventure was to make sure it’s not the finish, but a place from which to continue. My Step Forward fundraiser came to a conclusion in […]
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If you thought you’d missed your chance to enter the “This Old newspaper!?” Reader Contest, you’re in luck. The Ontario Community Newspaper’s Association has extended the deadline, to allow school participation, now that it’s confirmed that classes are back. Entrants now have until Thursday, October 8, to turn in their […]
Marilou Amarille entered a golden swan sculpture into the “This old Newspaper!?” reader contest. She’ll join others from across the province after Thanksgiving, for a chance to win $1,000.
Hard to believe we are moving into September. I think to myself; it is harder to believe as we missed out on the Emo Fair. We often gauge things based on the Fair. I wouldn’t complain if summer lasted a few more months and I could certainly find enough work […]
M. Macklem Dear editor, On reading my issues of the Fort Frances Times, I’ve read with interest the idea of building a hotel on the site of the former Shevlin Woodyard. It seems to me that Fort Frances has plenty of accommodation, with all the building additions and renovations that […]
Ken Kellar Chadwick Boseman, an American actor perhaps best known for his roles as the Black Panther in the Marvel film Black Panther, and barrier-breaking baseball legend Jackie Robinson in the film 42, died August 28 due to colon cancer, at only 43 years old. In the days since Boseman’s […]
Fall is on the horizon and many gardeners are taking advantage of every nice day, trying to eke out the last of the gardening season. Many homeowners and gardeners often neglect the yard at this time of year but there are still a few important tasks to take on. Fall […]
As a professional angler, part of my gig is to promote the products that my sponsors create. I try to share my fishing knowledge and experience as to how it is related to these different products, for everything from lures to rods and reels to clothing and electronics. I try […]
Fort Frances Lakers
The Fort Frances Lakers held their annual general meeting on Monday, August 10, 2020, with a change in leadership. After 10 years as President of the Lakers Association, Milt Strachan announced his departure from the club. “After many years in this game, it’s time for me to step aside. I’ve […]
Jeff Gustafson photo Combining traditional 2D sonar with Down-Imaging helps distinguish what you’re electronics are telling you. That is a school of walleye on Lake of the Woods from a few days ago. – Jeff Gustafson photo
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Board members of the Rainy River District Women’s Institute Emo Museum are feeling cautiously optimistic for the future of the historic facility. A recent meeting, held to generate volunteers and new board members, “was well attended,” according to museum board member Annie van Rozen. To continue to build interest, the […]
By Megan Walchuk
Kids and parents are getting set to return to the classroom over the next week, but for teachers and education staff, the work is already in full swing. School staff have been cleaning surfaces, placing distancing stickers, and undergoing training on emerging health and safety recommendations. It’s the culmination of […]
