Around 200 bass anglers from nine nations converged in Fredericton, New Brunswick over the past week to participate in the Pan-American Black Bass Championship, taking place on the Saint John River that flows through the province. Canada, the United States, China, Puerto Rico, Columbia, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Wolastoqey […]
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I cannot believe September is over! Time is flying by and I am afraid our summer weather is going to leave us. I ended up not feeling great last week but pushed my way through because we had a cattle sale. I had some good “personal assistants” that really made […]
Oct 3, 1932 – Sept 24, 2024 Rino Franceschini, age 92, formerly of Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away Monday, September 24, 2024, in Osoyoos, B.C., with his loving wife Annette (Hughes) by his side. Rino retired as an automotive shop teacher at Fort Frances High School in 1989 and was […]
The family of John Pohanka, 90, of Fort Frances, Ont., is very saddened to announce his passing on September 29, 2024. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
“Remember the time when you could go to Thanksgiving with your relatives and not complain about politics the whole time?” That question was put forth by Tim Walz who is running for the Vice Presidency of the United States. It is often noted that families share eighty-five percent of common […]
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TYLER J. MOFFITT
TYLER J. MOFFITT
I would like to introduce myself as the newest columnist for the Fort Frances Times. Foremost, I acknowledge that I live, work, and play in the Traditional Territory of Treaty #3, home of the Anishinaabe People. I will be sharing some innovative evidence-informed solutions that advocate and educate, as well […]
When I was young, which wasn’t yesterday but rather more than 50 years ago (yikes), a trusted friend of mine had a signature response to whenever I dared to complain or whine, the woe-is-me sort of thing, and the advice was this – “what are you going to do about […]
Born to Alexandra Crichton and John Tejada of Smithers, B.C., a boy, Theodore James Crichton Tejada, weighing 7 lbs 3oz, on July 22, 2024 at Bulkley Valley District Hospital, Smithers, B.C.
FEATURED EVENTS A Bottle Drive fundraiser is being held for the Fort Frances Canadians U11 AA Hockey team, on Saturday, October 5. Please call or text 807-271-5901 to arrange a pick-up or drop-off of refundable bottles and cans. The Steps Against Stigma Glow Walk or Run will be held October […]
FEATURED EVENTS The last Muskies football home game of the regular season is TODAY, with kick-off at 3 p.m. The Muskies will be facing off against its toughest opponent yet – the undefeated Tec Voc, of Winnipeg. Come out and make some noise for your Muskies! Concession stand will be […]
A video has been circulating on social media and I’ve seen it many times, but today, for whatever reason, I couldn’t stop watching the film over and over. A little girl was visiting an aquarium, and a dolphin came to the glass. The two of them exchanged greetings and a […]
Dear editor, Another great Rainy River Walleye Tournament…. 25 years and counting. The organizers of the RRWT did an amazing job of putting together a truly COMMUNITY Fes- tival. It was another example of why our little communities across the Rainy River District are so successful and import- ant to […]
