Sometimes the greatness of a human being is recognized in the humility of the man. Bob Lidkea practised humility all his life. He became the oldest practicing Optometrist in Canada in his 90th year and was proud of his achievement of treating so many district patients. For almost 60 years […]
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).
From Riverside Health Care Press release Riverside Health Care has opened the ground-floor registration area at La Verendrye General Hospital (LVGH), conveniently located at the main entrance off Front Street. Scheduled patients, including those attending Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, Chemotherapy, Telehealth, Laboratory or Specialist Clinics, are now asked to check […]
DID YOU KNOW? Not wearing a Lifejacket or PFD (Personal Flotation Device) is a major contributing factor in many boating-related deaths. Think of a Lifejacket or PFD as your seatbelt for the water; it’s your best defense if an unexpected situation arises. The evidence is compelling: 8 out of 10 […]
Well, I think we were all happy to see the forecast was finally calling for a dry week and before I even got home from work Monday it rained. It wasn’t a crazy amount but plenty enough when you don’t need or want it. I am thinking there will be […]
By Allan Bradbury Staff writer abradbury@fortfrances.com Odd weather patterns have made for a strange year for farmers in the District and nowhere is that more evident than at the Emo Agricultural Research Station. Manager Kim Jo Bliss says the station’s annual open house, to be held Thursday evening, July 31, […]
From Riverside Health Care Press release While out fishing on July 25th, Norm Wood got the call that he had reeled in Riverside Health Care’s very first 50/50 win, netting $8,400. “It was my big catch of the day!” Norm said, chuckling. His lucky ticket also meant another $8,400 went […]
The LaVallee Seniors Committee organized another well attended and thoroughly enjoyed event. On Friday, July 25, 24 seniors from the district had a tour of New Gold Mine. New Gold provided bottled water and snacks for everyone, which was much appreciated on a hot day. A guide provided commentary and […]
By James Matthews Local Journalism Initiative Reporter jmatthews@fortfrances.com Music and science have always been a huge part of Anna Schwartz’s life. Her father is a pharmacist in Fort Frances and her mother teaches high school chemistry online. So that’s the science influence during her formative years. “But they are both […]
I have grandchildren visiting, the best of summer. We have been swimming, riding the neighbour’s paddle boat, kayaking, roasting marshmallows, applying sunblock like a responsible grandparent. But I noticed something about myself that I was only mildly aware of, and an old memory surged to the surface. I am a […]
By Connor McDowell Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Brandon Sun AUSTIN — Scott Byrne slaps a barrel. He points inside, where cushions swell from every direction. The rodeo clown, who used to be a bullfighter, says it’s an escape mechanism. Reading “wrangler” on the outside, the barrel exists to be smashed […]
By Pam Fedack Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Winnipeg Sun In a field as complex as neurology, groundbreaking solutions rarely start with cardboard and mirrors. However, for Dr. Neda Anssari and Dr. Behzad Mansouri — a pair of Winnipeg-based neurologists, married co-founders of Neuroptek, and co-inventors of a medical device called Eye […]
By Natasha Bulowski Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canada’s National Observer If the federal government caves to automakers’ pressure to cancel the electric vehicle sales mandate, there will be significant negative impacts to Canadians’ health, medical professionals and researchers warn. The federal policy — which requires hybrids and EVs to make […]
