Dear editor: Kudos to Rainy River Resources for their open house held at the Emo Legion on Nov. 8 concerning all of their environmental assessments for the Rainy River Gold Project. Now that I understand the gold project a little more, the smile on my face is growing bigger for […]

Dear editor: A huge thumbs up from the people of Namibia, Africa—through “Bicycles for Humanity Thunder Bay”—to all of the people involved in both the gathering and the donating of all the bikes delivered to Thunder Bay last week. Through the generosity of the people of Fort Frances and the […]

Dear editor: The Associates of Ste. Marguerite d’Youville sincerely thank the community for providing the many coats and accessories that were distributed during the annual “coat giveaway.” Thank you to the town for the use of the East End Hall and McTaggarts for the coat racks. Our thanks also to […]

Dear editor: On behalf of the Robert Moore School breakfast program, the school council would like to thank the many people from our community who, despite challenging economic times, came out to support and give generously to it. With the support of all who attended the dinner, and the generosity […]

Dear Mike: I would like to thank everybody who donated treats for our fifth “Hallowe’en Haunted Backyard.” As well, Coach Wayne and the Lakers, Duane Hicks of Fort Frances Times, and all our friends who help us make the occasion successful year after year. We wouldn’t be able to make […]

Dear Mike: There are two very special people who need to be recognized in our town when thinking of individuals who have been so dedicated to supporting seniors. Lois and Doug Medhurst have been our auxiliary’s welcome committee for the past four years—and have done an amazing job! Lois and […]

KLASSEN–Born to Mark and Rhonda, nee Plett, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Natalie Jewel, weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. on November 2, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

KRAHN–Born to Philip and Regina, nee Hurst, of Rainy River, Ont., a boy, Cameron Adriel, weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. on November 2, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

MARCIL–Born to Matt and Randi, of Finland, Ont., a boy, Benjamin Arthur Raymond, weighing 10 lbs. 9 oz. on October 28, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hopsital, Fort Frances, Ont.

SMITH–Born to Donald and Heidi, nee Parr, of Naicatchewenin First Nation, Ont., twins, a boy, Elias William, weighing 6 lbs. 5 oz. on September 25, 2012 @ 11:50 p.m. and a girl, Eleanor Jane, weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz. on September 26, 2012 @ 12:08 a.m at Women’s Hospital, Winnipeg, […]

It is with great sadness that his family announces the passing of Lyle Harold Plumridge of Fort Frances, Ont. Lyle was born June 16, 1957 in Atikokan, Ont. to Joseph and Maxine Plumridge. He moved with his family to Fort Frances in 1965. Lyle attended Fort Frances High School and […]

Theresa Deschamps, of 663 First St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her home Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. She was born in Penetaguishene, Ont. to the late James and Rosanna Deschamps. Theresa moved to Fort Frances in 1936. She later moved to the United States, where she worked as […]