– Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce photo

The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce and Downtown BIA have been hard at work beautifying Scott Street business’ windows with vibrant art from local artists, calling the project “Windows Alive.”. The Chamber has also been posting the artwork on their Facebook page, along with some words from the artists themselves. […]

By Makenzi Fisk
Special to the Times
Originally published in the Atikokan Progress, May 20, 2026

Writer Mackenzi Fisk, a leader of the Pictograph Community Arts project, lost her residence in the Factor Lake fire. She offered the following reflections…. “Do you smell smoke?” my neighbour asked. He’d just climbed down the ladder after patching a leaky spot on my shed roof. “Maybe someone having a […]

The family of Anthony Christopher Bombay sadly announces his peaceful but unexpected passing on May 11, 2026, at the age of 61 in his home on Manitou Rapids Indian Reserve. Anthony (Tony) was born in Dryden, Ontario on November 10, 1964 to Sam Bombay and Vivian Bundgaard. Left to cherish […]

Ernest Allan Brown Sr. was born July 13, 1967 at Emo Hospital, Ontario. He passed away May 13, 2026, at the St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He walks into the spirit world after 58 years here on Mother Earth. Ernest enjoyed going to pow wows and spending time with […]

It is with great sadness that the family of David Cooke, 98, announce his passing at Rainycrest Home for the Aged on May 16, 2026. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.

With love and sadness we share the passing of our Mom, Nana and Great-Nana on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Mom was born on June 5, 1943, in Sundown, Manitoba. A beautiful Ukrainian baby girl, the eighth child of ten to Steve and Annie (Semeniuk) Eluik. Left to […]

March 9, 1939 – May 12, 2026 It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Ted at the age of 87. He was born in Georgetown, British Guiana (Guyana), where his parents Max and Amy (née Wilkie), were working at the time. They returned to […]

Richard Earl Matheson passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 7, 2026, leaving behind family and friends who will deeply miss his presence, humour, and stubborn spirit. Richard lived life in his own way — independent, hardworking, and happiest when he was outdoors, with family, or working with his hands. At […]