Do you believe poetry can change the world? Your immediate response may not support that premise. I’m certainly not a poet, but after stumbling upon the poetry of Daragh Fleming late last year, as I wrote in a column, I changed my position. Recently, I collided with Harry Baker’s poetry, […]
Ken Kellar
Ken Kellar is a reporter who was born and raised in Fort Frances. After spending several years in various parts of the country for school and work, Ken returned home to join the Fort Frances Times in 2019. He has an Advanced Diploma in Print & Broadcast Journalism from Humber College in Toronto, Ontario, and has contributed to the Humber Etcetera, Humber Daily News and CityNews Toronto (formerly 680News).
Carol Booth has been honoured as the Volunteer of the Year. This well deserved award was presented to her at the 2026 Outstanding Citizen Award presentation. Carol volunteers to cut and style hair at Rainycrest. This started for residents who couldn’t get out to get a haircut or didn’t have […]
By Ken Kellar
kkellar@fortfrances.com
kkellar@fortfrances.com
If you haven’t noticed the vibrant artwork that’s been popping up all over downtown Fort Frances lately, there’s a perfect opportunity to drink it all in this Friday. The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Fort Frances BIA are in the middle of their Windows Alive art project, […]
By Ken Kellar
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A trio of international partners have once more signed a declaration aimed at preserving the beauty of the night sky. Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas journeyed to Minnesota’s Voyageur National Park on April 15, to sign a now-annual joint proclamation alongside International Falls mayor Drake Dill and Ranier mayor Dennis […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John “Jack” Booth on April 3, 2026, at the age of 86. He was the second son born to Jack and Mary Ellen “Mamie” (nee Wilson) on March 26, 1940. Jack was known for his quick wit and could make […]
With great sadness the family of Randy Ernest Brannan of Barwick, Ont., announce his passing on April 11, 2026, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
James Norman Delaurier passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at the age of 85, surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his parents Albert Delaurier and Engelina (Bruneau) Delaurier; his brother Romeo Delaurier; his sister Diane Zdep and her husband Bill; and his sister Maryanne Dutka and her […]
Sadly the family of Beverly Duval, 85, of Fort Frances on March 23, 2026, at the LaVerendrye Hospital. Beverly was born on November 6, 1940, to parents Gordon and Edith Tim of Kitchener, Ontario. She was united in marriage to Domonic Duval in 1964 and together they settled in Selkirk, […]
May 8, 1966 — April 5, 2026 It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon George, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Gordon passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at the age of 59, leaving behind a legacy of love, […]
Les “Sonny” Johnson passed away peacefully on April 1, at Atikokan General Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in International Falls, Minn., on July 31, 1946, to Lena and Ben Johnson. After his mom passed when he was 2, he was raised on Couchiching First Nation by his […]
