Michael J. Baranowski Dear editor: I wrote an article in the Fort Frances Times 15 years ago on the inauguration of a site for a bass tournament in Sioux Narrows, with its motto, “Bassin’ For Bucks,” planned and staged by organizers Mel Giesbrecht, Chris Bell, Lindsay Bowman, and the rest […]
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David M. Bourgeault Dear editor: I, like most residents of Ontario, dislike taxes and would agree that in a perfect world, everyone would be paying his/her share based on their income. However, this is not likely to happen anytime soon. For the past eight years, we have seen unexpected taxes […]
As reported in last Wednesday’s edition of the Fort Frances Times, Len Noonan was the top marksman in the annual skeet shoot at the Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club, capturing the prestigious Hiram Walker Trophy in the process. But in talking with Ted Brockie over the past few days, I was […]
?After a one-year hiatus, the Crow Lake Classic took place again this past weekend in Nestor Falls. The original event ran for six years before taking a year off in 2010. But this past spring, Kiley Hanson grabbed the bull by the horns and got the ball rolling to make […]
COUNCILLOR–Born to Nathaniel Councillor and Carissa Makarchuk of Emo, Ont., a girl, Avalee Dolly Anne, weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. on September 7, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Rosemary Carol Snider, of International Falls, Mn., passed away peacefully at home on Friday morning, Sept. 16, 2011. Rosie was born on Sept. 12, 1946 in Cass Lake, Mn. to Olivia and Leo Blomker. She was united in marriage to Roy “Snicker” Snider on May 26, 1989. Rosie was an […]
Russell Earl Summer, 82, of Ranier, Mn., passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Sept, 13, 2011 after a lengthy illness. An open house celebrating his life will be held Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011 from 2-4 p.m. at the Ranier Hall. All are invited.
Sylvia Irene Bovair, who was born Jan. 6, 1923 in Sleeman, Ont., passed away Friday, Sept. 16, 2011 in hospice care at Langley, B.C. The oldest of four siblings, she was predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Helen Bowman of Emo Ont.; and husband, Ted Bovair (1997) of Langley, B.C. […]
Lyla Rae Coran passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Lyla was born the only child to Rollie and Helen Hyre on June 26, 1932 in Fort Frances. She grew up on the farm in Burriss […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Rohonalda Jean Alton, 83, announces her peaceful passing at the St. Joseph Hospice in Thunder Bay, Ont. on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011. Rohonalda, or Ronnie as she was known by family and friends, was born to George and Strand Henry in […]
Sorrowfully, we announce the sudden passing of Elaine Maybelle Doris Jones (nee Sutton) at her home on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. She was born May 2, 1931 in Barwick, Ont. but lived her entire life in Fort Frances, Ont. Blessed with a strong work ethic and a natural gift for […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Ethel Redford Khober announces her passing on Tuesday Sept. 6, 2011 at her residence in Fort Frances, Ont. Ethel was born April 24, 1917 in Broughton, England to the late Thomas and Emma Booth. As a child of 11 years, her […]
