Earl McPherson, of Lamont, Alta., passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013 at the age of 76. Earl was born April 6, 1937 and raised on Couchiching First Nation. He moved to Alberta in 1974. Earl served his country as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, stationed in […]
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Dear editor: The Associates of Ste. Marguerite d’Youville held another successful coat drive. Thanks to all the generous people who came with coats, hats, mittens, and boots. But I also would like to thank the town for the use of the East End hall and Richard at McTaggarts for the […]
Given the extensive coverage of the expense scandal that has plagued the Senate these past few months, it’s not surprising that most Canadians appear ready to give the upper chamber the boot. Of the 360-plus respondents to this past week’s web poll conducted by the Fort Frances Times, for instance, […]
Staff Knox United Church wants your vote. All eyes are on the Aviva Community Fund website as voting started Monday for the final qualifying round for the “Knox Renewal Project,” which hopes to get funds to buy an elevator in order to “create a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone.” […]
Staff It appears Sunday’s derailment of a CN freight train east of here has something to do with interrupted Internet service in town. Internet service has been down for Shaw and Vianet customers in Fort Frances since sometime between 9:30-10 p.m. yesterday. “Looks it is a fibre cut due to […]
Staff Town council will vote tonight on whether to approve a one percent user fee increase for 2014. A report from treasurer Laurie Witherspoon noted user fees are an important part of the operational budget preparation for the upcoming year. And over the past few years, the town has tried […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Colleen Cote announces her passing on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 at 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Fort Frances, […]
Joey Payeur Muskie Celia Berry set her sights on hitting the Kenora Broncos’ basket last Friday during Fort High’s 44-26 triumph in the NorWOSSA final in Dryden. The black-and-gold now will host the best-of-three NWOSSAA championship versus the Thunder Bay champion Hammarskjold Vikings. Game 1 goes Friday, with tip-off tentatively […]
Joey Payeur Comrade Robert Boland, representing the Royal Canadian Air Force, solemnly saluted the memory of Canadian war veterans during Remembrance Day ceremomies this morning at the cenotaph here. About 150 people braved the chilly conditions to honour those who fought and died during the two world wars and in […]
Joey Payeur Muskie centre Tyler VanUden skated away from Thunder Bay Minor Midget Kings’ defenceman Cole Turbide during the black-and-gold’s 5-3 loss yesterday at the Couchiching arena. The Muskies lost all three games of the weekend exhibition series to the Kings—also falling 3-2 in overtime in Atikokan on Friday and […]
