Duane Hicks District trapper Ken Wilson demonstrated how to skin a martin yesterday at the Zaagi-idiwin Aboriginal “Head Start” program. Children there got to learn about trapping as well as touch animal pelts, including a weasel and a wolf.
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Joey Payeur Kristen Setala of the Hammarskjold Vikings found herself the centre of attention as the Muskie quartet of Cassandra Moffitt, left, Keira Kowalski, Maisie Fichuk, and Jenny Hammond tried to strip her of the ball during Game 2 on Saturday morning. The visitors won 57-15 to sweep the best-of-three […]
The debacle known as bear management isn’t the most pressing problem facing Ontario these days but it’s certainly a shining example of crass politics voters love to hate as all three parties scramble to woo voters. The Progressive Conservatives take the cake, though. First, they criticized the NDP for pushing […]
Hi Mike: We would like to thank everyone who donated their time and treats for our “Hallowe’en Haunted Backyard,” including friends, volunteers, and Coach Wayne and the Lakers, but especially the people who vandalized our place after the event. We appreciate their effort. But with the help of our Lakers’ […]
Dear editor: The council of the Township of La Vallee feels it is important to add information to the article in the Nov. 6 issue of the Fort Frances Times regarding the school accommodation meeting which was scheduled for Nov. 19 at La Place Rendez-Vous. The Township of La Vallee, […]
In loving memory of Melvin Brannan, 74, former resident of Long Branch, who passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013 at Princess Court in Dryden, Ont. Melvin is survived by his wife, Robbie; daughters, Joy Coutts, Jill Lyle, and Jackie Dubois; and six grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers, Doug Brannan […]
Ernie McKelvie, 81, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born Oct. 5, 1932 in Fort Frances to Ernie and Stella McKelvie. Ernie grew up in Fort Frances, working with the Town of Fort Frances as a […]
Evelyn M. Bowes, 93, of 1323 Fifth St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013. Evelyn was born Aug. 8, 1920 in Greenbush, Mn. On Dec. 26, 1938, she was united in marriage to Horace M. Bowes. She is survived by her three sons, Richard, Brian, and […]
Elly Gunhild Zub passed away peacefully, in her 93rd year, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born Nov. 15, 1920 in Morsil, Sweden to Frans and Britta Engstrom. The family arrived in Canada in 1924, settling in Fort Frances. She graduated […]
James Melvin DuCharme, 82, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Jim was born Sept. 23, 1931 to George and Violet DuCharme. He was raised in Sleeman and Rainy River, Ont., finishing high school in Rainy River. He then […]
Staff Members of “Day Tripper” performed a song from the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper-era last night during a “Tour de Fort” performance at the Townshend Theatre. The Montreal-based Beatles’ tribute band served up all of the excitement of “Beatlemania” to a packed house—complete with spot-on costumes and vintage instruments for each […]
