The second-annual “Fly-in, Drive-in” barbecue is ready to take off Saturday at the Fort Frances Airport–providing Mother Nature co-operates. “It’s looking good if you just give us good weather,” organizer Bruce Caldwell noted. At least 14 planes plan to land at the airport Saturday morning for the barbecue, which also […]
fftimes
Communities across Rainy River District that suffered varying degrees of damage and loss because of severe weather July 31 will receive disaster relief funding. Northern Development and Mines minister Dan Newman announced yesterday that eight municipalities, including Fort Frances, and two unorganized areas will receive funding through the Ontario Disaster […]
The Muskie girls’ hockey team enter their second season of existence, and their first as an official high school sport, with tryouts this week. The team had hammered out the details of forming a NorWOSSA league with Dryden, Kenora, and possibly Sioux Lookout at the end of last season. In […]
In preparation for their post-secondary education, Fort High students will get a chance to learn about what’s out there for them at the Ontario college tour Friday and university one Monday. And if and when students do decide, they’ll all be applying to schools a little differently this year–through the […]
Steven Allan Mathews, 52, passed away Sept. 6, 2001 in Palmer, Alaska. Steven was born Jan. 12, 1949 in Bemidji, Mn. He graduated from International Falls High School in 1967 and attended two years of college. Steve served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years, retiring in 1992. His […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Paul Hogan, 84, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001. He was born Jan. 29, 1917 in Emo, Ont. Mr. Hogan had lived most of his life in Rainy River District. He enjoyed living at his lake home […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother and grandmother, Evelyn JeanetteWagner, nee Giauque, age 81, of Rivers Edge Villa, International Falls, MN., who passed away on Sept. 19, 2001 at Falls Good Samaritan Center, Int’l. Falls, MN. Evelyn was born March 18, 1920 […]
Peggy was born on September 5, 1922 in Spooner, Minnesota, and was raised as a Canadian in Fort Frances, Ontario. Peggy lived a cheerful and loving life at 19-600 Nashville St., Chatsworth, CA., 91311, until her sudden, but peaceful passing on September 20, 2001. Peggy married Harlan “Hub” Ballard, also […]
Agnes Sylvia Galusha, 80, of Birchwood Terrace in Kenora, Ont., passed away Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001 with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband, Elra Galusha. Cremation has taken place. Interment will be at Burriss Cemetery on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001 at 2 p.m.
Dear sir: As a concerned dual citizen of Canada and the United States, I write this letter to fellow citizens of these two great nations. I felt shock, horror, anger, and sadness as I watched the tragic events unfold in New York City and Washington, D.C. on Sept. 11. Following […]
Dear sir: The Northern Therapeutic Riding Association (NORTRA) would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who supported “Freedom Ride 2001” (horseback riders and motorcyclists). We have decided to have “Freedom Ride 2002” in the fall in hopes we will get more support. NORTRA also would like […]
Hello: I just read the article [on the Times Web site] about the Canadian and U.S. native veterans that held the mourning ceremony last Tuesday morning at the Nanicost grounds. I generally do not send letters to newspapers but I feel compelled to share some of my thoughts. Please allow […]
