On Sept. 24, 2011, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother unexpectedly, yet peacefully, passed away in her sleep at home at Nickel Lake. She was born March 12, 1943. She married Wayne (Clyde) Lengyel on Aug. 12, 1964 and later moved to Nickel Lake, where they raised their five children, […]

It’s amazing to see that the legacy of Terry Fox remains so strong 31 years after his initial “Marathon of Hope.” Although Terry was forced to quit his cross-country trek near Thunder Bay when cancer spread to his lungs, eventually claiming his life the following June a month shy of […]

Growing up in Fort Frances, one of the most beautiful times of the year was fall. When the community was in its infancy, a conscience decision was made to plant elm trees along the streets on the boulevards. They grew and in the fall, the tall, elegant branches canopied across […]

Should Canadians have the ability to nullify bad legislation, and propose new legislation the government of the day refuses to introduce? After witnessing the recent—and successful—anti-HST initiative in British Columbia, I’m beginning to think so.] For those of you who don’t know much about the subject, here is a quick […]

We definitely were touched by fall this past week. In fact, I’m still shocked at how hard it froze. Normally I find that petunias don’t seem to be too affected by frost, but they certainly were this year! I often find that I’m pulling out my flowers while the petunias […]

The Golden Eagle is a truly majestic bird—one which you may never see, or maybe only once or twice in your lifetime. It is found in almost all parts of Canada, from B.C. to Newfoundland. With an overall length of three feet or so, and a wingspan up to perhaps […]

By Tyler J. Moffitt
The Safety Advocate

  September is upon us and my kids have been in high school for two weeks now. Thousands of other people are attending college and university. For many students, it is their first time being away from home for any length of time. Parents, guardians, and students themselves should take […]

I like chickens; hens to be precise. Roosters are noisy and a bit self-absorbed in their strutting and cockle-doodle-dooing whereas hens are peaceful creatures, going about their business of scratching and laying eggs without a lot of fuss and fanfare. I know, I know. They have been charged with cruelty […]

Is a funeral really a “celebration of life?” Dear friends, this is an excellent question that pastors often are asked. And the answer is not quite as straightforward as we normally would think. Let me begin by answering, “Yes . . . and no!” Therefore, in light of God’s Word, […]

By Melanie Mathieson
The Gardening Guru

This is the time of year when many gardeners start to lose their enthusiasm for the gardening and yard chores. But the actions you take now can affect the success of your garden next season. •The flower gardenWatering in the perennial garden is a must. Although perennials may be slowing […]

Heather Gustafson Dear editor: Please help Sami Pearson. On Sunday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m., please pray for Sami. If all the people who read this letter on the Canadian as well as the American side, tell just one person, and then after I post this on Facebook, the prayer […]

Rudolf K.F. Zeitlhofer Dear sir: The unfortunate letter from the foreign gentleman printed in the Fort Frances Times of Sept. 14, advising Canadian how they should vote, is an amazing act of effrontery. Imagine telling people in another country how they should vote based on his own prejudices. What’s even […]