It is with deep sadness that the family of Shawn Philip O’Donnell announces his passing on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010. Shawn was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Sept. 9, 1954 to Vern and Vivian O’Donnell. His grandparents were Philip and Rose O’Donnell and Ted and Annie Oien. He attended […]
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With slow passport sales threatening the future of the long-running “Tour de Fort” entertainment series here, there was welcome news this morning when board president Ken Avis announced there will be a 19th season after all. But “Tour de Fort” clearly isn’t out of the woods just yet. Mr. Avis […]
Kerry Harper Dear editor: This concerns a problem at the Salvation Army’s drop-off box. There are people who decide that it is all right to drop off or steal items at the Salvation Army at all hours of the day or night. This is happening Saturday, Sunday, and weekdays (for […]
Mike Kemper Dear editor: Thanks to Peggy Revell for her very clever interview, and to the Fort Frances Times for the physicalities. Thanks to Doug and Blair from Betty’s, who not only are savvy businessmen but also great supporters of local arts. Thanks to every friend who bought one of […]
Capt. Angel Sandoval-Silva Dear editor: The summer has quickly come to an end and students everywhere have returned to the classroom. For many families, this is an exciting time of the year. Children look forward to back-to-school shopping and starting extracurricular activities. However, there also are many families in this […]
It is with great sadness that the family of John Baranowski announces his passing on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. after losing a courageous battle against cancer. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. John was born June […]
Carol Jean Driscoll, 69, of Nett Lake, Mn., passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 in Rochester, Mn. after a lengthy illness. She grew up on Basswood Lake and in Ely, Mn. She lived in Fort Frances, Ont., and later in Thunder Bay, Ont., where she completed her education, and was […]
Ila Merle Gibson, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 at the Extended Care Wing of the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. She was born Aug. 5, 1923 in La Vallee, Ont. Ila moved as a young girl with her family to Emo, Ont. in 1926. Ila […]
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of John Demianiw, 88, our father, grandfather, and friend. John passed away peacefully in the early-morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. John was a life-long resident of Fort Frances, Ont. until living […]
