This year is the 50th anniversary of the night Edmonton Eskimos’ head coach Ray Jauch evicted the media from the dressing room after his team had lost the Grey Cup. The room had been open to sports writers in search for words of wisdom from the combatants for maybe 10 […]
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.
Everyone who gardens, enjoys receiving tips and tricks to make the job of gardening a little bit easier. I offer these tips, all of which I use in my own garden with many being part of my regular practice. · Toads are a great form of natural pesticide. They love […]
Dear editor, After a recent visit to Fort Frances to help celebrate my dad’s 86th birthday, I was struck with how much Fort Frances has changed with regards to the friendliness and helpfulness from the locals. I was struck with how people are willing to help, and assist whenever they […]
Death struck deeply into those who waded ashore on June 6, 1944. Struggling to quickly move from their landing craft to the sand of Normandy beach. Burdened by the heavy weight of their equipment, and the sights and sounds around them. Before them lay a terrifying array of obstacles waiting […]
Dear editor, Jim Cumming dutifully reported our very uneventful Victoria day long weekend….the official opening of the walleye season when MANY PARTS OF CANADA… CELEBRATED WITH PARADES BLOCK PARTIES AND FIREWORKS. In his 21 June 2023 editorial he exalts our 1965 Flag’s STRENGTH AND POWER TO BE DIFFERENT. Princess Anne […]
Dear editor, Try to get David Kircher back on council. Please do not let Kaleb Firth on in his place. Remember what happened in Rainy River. Put it to a vote for people to vote who they want on council, please. Vicky Wishart
The lake whitefish is one of the most common fish species across Northwest Ontario. Many of our lakes host them but they do a pretty good job at evading anglers. One of the most popular fish for commercial fisherman, whitefish are excellent eating. While they are more common to catch […]
We live on the border. Our two communities, International Falls and Fort Frances, are joined at the hip. We do not have a movie theatre. The Falls does. We have a curling rink. The Falls does not. When our pool was shut down for repairs, the Cyclone Swimming Team travelled […]
The second pancake breakfast for the newly founded Seniors Group, takes place this Saturday June 8 from 9-11 at the Devlin Hall. A breakfast of pancakes, sausages, eggs, juice and coffee will be served. All seniors 55+ are most welcome. This is a good will offering event. Hope to see […]
June has arrived and I still have most of May’s jobs to do. Sure, hope this means we will get extra time this fall. Though I had a bit of rain both Saturday and Sunday – it really has started to dry up. I am certainly hoping we don’t get […]
Staff
A proposed water park went before council this week, and has been green lighted for further exploration. Jordan DeGagne, a local business owner, went before council to request a commercial agreement with Fort Frances to lease land at Seven Oaks, within Point Park, to install a temporary off-shore splash zone, […]
From the NWHU
On April 8th, 2024, residents of northwestern Ontario will experience a partial solar eclipse and watching the event without special eye protection can do serious damage to your vision. From approximately 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm CST people in the northwest will see the moon block a portion of the […]
