October 8, 1942 – February 12, 2026 It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Marion Roberta Haddock. Predeceased by her son Robert Lafrenie; her husband Gord Haddock; and step-daughter Joanne. Survived by her son Mark Lafrenie and wife Heather; grandchildren Eli, Whitney, and Payge; and great-grandchildren; as […]
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It is with great sorrow that the family of Angela Herbert announce her passing, with loving family by her side, on February 22, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Angela was born in Fort Frances to Wayne and Mildred “Gwen” (nee Booth) Herbert on June 23, 1969. She […]
With deep sorrow and much love, we mourn the passing of Brigitta McGreevy, née Beresnikow, who left us at age 74 on February 13, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A traveller, talented quilter and dedicated family archivist, Brigitt’s love of books, music and tradition shaped her life and the legacy she […]
Marian Medicine, 85 years old, of Rainy River First Nations, Ontario, passed away February 6, 2026, at Rainycrest Nursing Home in Fort Frances, Ontario. Her husband was also of Rainy River First Nations, the late Dave Medicine Sr. Marian was born February 5, 1941, in Ponemah (Obaashing) in the Red […]
The first time I went to spring training, it included a side trip to Puerto Rico, which was also a first. The reason for the side trip? That’s where the Montreal Expos were playing a Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and, as a rookie on the baseball beat, […]
The first night I was away last week I couldn’t sleep, not just because I was leaving the farm at a busy time but the Toronto traffic kept me up. I decided to look in on the barn cameras and Debbie had a calf on my first night away. Of […]
A poll conducted by Nanos research for the Globe and Mail last week found that almost half of Canadians feel that the United States is no longer a trusted ally. It is not a surprising find, but it does tell us how our relationship with the current U.S. government has […]
It seems like only yesterday that I sat across the table from our mayor at La Place Rendez Vous. What was most memorable wasn’t the beauty of the newly thawed Rainy Lake, nor the 7-Up with grenadine and French fries with barbecue sauce (old habits die hard). It was the […]
Did you know? Safety Tidbits reached a special milestone this past October—one full year in the Fort Frances Times. My goal has always been to empower people with evidence-informed solutions that advocate and educate. It’s been an honor to share my contributions through The Times and other Canadian outlets over […]
I recently saw an old clip from the Dick Cavett show in 1972, 50 plus years ago. It kept popping up on social media, so I assumed it wanted my attention. I watched it several times, to reacquaint myself with the importance of the message in Lily Tomlin’s significant act […]
By now you have your seedlings started and they are growing successfully. With a few more tips, you will get the best from these seedlings so when you plant them outdoors you will have strong plants that will get a jump on the gardening season. Now that the seedlings are […]
