The New Year is a time of reflection for many; a time to take stock of the past year, and look forward to the future. This year at the Times we have a lot to look forward to. Public events are bouncing back across the District. Municipalities and First Nations […]
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.
By Megan Walchuk
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
I married a gardener, which by default makes me one, too. And anyone who knows my husband, knows he doesn’t do anything in a small way – an interest that started as a little raised bed in his parents’ backyard has ballooned into a small acreage, which keeps our family […]
By Megan Walchuk
editor
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
editor
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
I never met Chauncey Grover. But I feel like I knew him. His story is like too many others I know. Chauncey’s was one of the first stories I covered when I started working at the Times. It was January 2020, just after a significant blizzard. Volunteers were combing the […]
District native and international pro golfer Sandy Kurceba brought his Trick Shot performance home to Fort Frances on Friday, in honour of his dad, Alex Kurceba, who was inducted into the Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame. Alex was a member of the 1952 Allan Cup-winning Canadians team. Sandy’s trick […]
The Fort Frances Chamber Expo will be held May 12-13 at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Vendor space is still available! To book a space, e-mail Heather Johnson at thefort@fortfranceschamber.com. More than a Mood- Understanding Depression will take place at the Fort Frances Senior Centre, Thursday April 21 from 1-2 […]
-Allan Bradbury photo
Rhonda Howells was one of many vendors selling tasty treats like flavoured popcorn and fudge and other goods at the Spring Market in the Couchiching Multi-Use Facility. Other things on offer included Lego, artwork and handmade jewelery. Another craft market will be held April 24 at the Senior Centre.
Toronto Ontario is reporting 1,626 people in hospital with COVID-19 today, a slight decrease from 1,662 the previous day. The province is also reporting 207 COVID-19 patients in intensive care. That’s compared to 203 patients in ICU on Wednesday. The province recorded 19 new deaths from the virus. There are […]
Makwa Clan – Tsayu Clan Boozhoo, it is with great sadness that the family of Desiree Alfred announces her passing on Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Fort Frances, Ont. Desiree was born on July 16, 1979, in Smithers, B.C., to Janie Alfred & (Ⴕ) Stanley R. Williams. She grew up […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Ruth Alexa, 67, on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at the La Verendrye Hospital. A complete announcement to follow.
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Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford is in the area this week announcing funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for various projects throughout the District. The following projects were announced: James Gibson, President of the Rainy River District Abbatoir says the funding will help agriculture across the district. “Rainy […]
The EDBMH association held their annual hockey banquet Saturday after( April 16th ) at the Emo LaVallee Community Centre. After some enjoyment of desserts and beverages and socializing the awards were handed out. The recipients of this years awards are as follows: U9 Green Tony Bliss Award: Emmilou Mccormick Esso […]
The first race horse I became attached to was Nancy Hawk, a filly so frisky and so gifted she could have been named after my girlfriend (now wife), and there has only been a few since then — horses, not wives — who were special. Two, actually. I watched and […]
