Raymond Jewell of Devlin, Ontario passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at the age of 75. After several weeks of declining health, Ray died peacefully with his beloved wife Linda and his daughter Rachel by his side. Raymond was born to Wellington and Blanche Jewell of Fort Frances on […]
Megan Walchuk
> Megan Walchuk is a huge fan of community news. After earning her diploma of Print Journalism from Sheridan College, she headed past the big dailies, and settled in for many fun-filled years covering community events for several newspapers in the Hamilton and Halton regions. She's won a few plaques and stuff, but her most prized journalism award is a genuine Hamilton Fire Service T-shirt, for her in-depth series, following their super cool Extrication Team's path to international competition. She took a few years off to have some kids, and returned to her roots in northwestern Ontario. She's currently living her dream as the editor of The Fort Frances Times.
Eileen Dorothy Hodges, age 93 of long-term care of Rainy River Health Care Centre in Rainy River, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.She was born February 26, 1928, to late Charles and Magna Hodges.Eileen was born and grew up in Rainy River. She was a great cook. […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Charlotte Calder announce her passing on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in Fort Frances, Ontario. Charlotte Marlene Calder was born August 14, 1942 to the late Charles and Magna Hodges in Rainy River, later moving to Fort Frances. She began working in […]
It breaks our hearts to announce that Martin Joseph (Marty) Bolzan passed away on July 7, 2021. Marty was born on May 13, 1970 in Fort Frances. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved being in the bush. He loved golfing with Blake and working on bikes. He would give […]
It is with sadness the family of Doris Jean Bolen, 94, announces her sudden passing at her apartment on Friday, July 30, 2021.She was born June 4, 1927, in Kingsford Twp., the second youngest child born to Bill and Clara McDonald.Growing up in a large family, there were many stories […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Lenore Ann Adams.Lenore “Lennie” passed away peacefully, with her family at her side in Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on July 24, 2021 after a short but courageous battle with […]
By Jack Elliott
Rainy River Correspondent
Rainy River Correspondent
At 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 7, the Pros and the Duffers were lining up for tee times at Kreger’s Putter Paradise in Rainy River. Earlier in the day, staff was was still busy putting the final touches on the mini putt operation on 4th Street. But the Pro Shop […]
Well, I am feeling a tad bit overwhelmed today. There is plenty going on, not just for me but for many others. We are dealing with a severe drought and we are losing cow herd numbers daily. We have started to see hay come into the district, but this is […]
There are many reasons to send concern sympathy and get well wishes to people in our rural area. Sincere sympathy to the family and friends is Raymond Jewell. His wife Linda, daughter Rachel plus all family members and Raymond’s many friends will miss him deeply. I remember Raymond as an […]
A road trip revisited. The peaches weren’t ripe yet when we arrived in the southern Ontario, but the sweet cherries were in full season. I picked up a basket at the first fruit stand and tucked right in. Soon I had the van, my shirt, and hands littered with pits […]
By Jack Elliott
Rainy River Correspondent
Rainy River Correspondent
After a couple years dormant, the BIG TENT is going up again. The Rainy River Walleye Tournament is forging ahead with plans for this year’s Tournament and that includes the BIG TENT. However this is no small undertaking. It takes an army of volunteers on the day of the erection […]
By Elizabeth Donaldson
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
We are having a hot dry summer such as we have had before. Since agriculture is a mainstay of our district we will all feel the effects of poor hay crops from the lack of rain. Years ago we did not know about Humidex or UV Index or percentage chances […]
