Re: “Canadian fishing guides and resort owners seek protections for local tourism industry” April 10, 2024 Fort Frances Times Dear editor, Scott Hamilton says they have voiced concerns to the Canadian government for around 25 years, when actually it’s been 31 years. In 1993, the International Mobility Program: Unique Work […]
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The second of back-to-back Bassmaster Elite Series bass tournaments in Florida took place last week at the St. John’s River and the event did not go well for me. In six years competing on the tour, this one ended up being the worst finish of my career, eventually landing in […]
Thank you to everyone who came and supported “Street Meat” last week during Emo Spring Fever Days. I appreciate Debbie who organized all the food and everyone else that came and helped work at the event. I am sure those of you that heard me say; “We are trying to […]
Peter Bruyere passed away April 16, 2024, from dementia at Rainycrest in Fort Frances. Pete was born September 8, 1950, in Fort Frances. Raised in Sapawe, and the Atikokan area. Left to grieve are his wife Fay Bombay; children Peter Bruyere, Jennifer Bruyere; step-daughter Joy Bishop (Andy); grandsons Justin Bishop […]
SAH-KATCH-EWAY-BINE-SEEK – Rising Sun Thunder Bird Lady Our great Matriarch, our beloved Mother, Granny and Great Granny Mavis Irene Dick has gone from our midst to join her “Dear”, her “Bub”, Bennie Irvine Dick in eternal rest. Mom was born on February 28, 1927, to Louis and Mary Camirand and […]
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Sharon Elizabeth Larocque (nee Caul) on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Sharon was born on September 10, 1951, and lived most of her life in Fort Frances. Sharon touched hundreds, if not thousands, of lives. She was always ready to […]
Gaagigiiwsek Peacefully with her family by her side Alma “Kwot” Ottertail, 76, of Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Atikokan General Hospital. Alma was born on October 20, 1948, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to parents John Sr. and Elizabeth Boshey. Alma was united in […]
April 15, 1947 – April 11, 2024 Ralph Allan Pietila passed away peacefully at his home on April 11, 2024, in Ignace Ontario.Ralph is survived by his wife of 54 years, Norma (Lockman); and sons Craig, and Sheldon (JJ). He also is survived by five grandchildren, Kaitlin (Wade), Ryan (Claire), […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on April 16, 2024, at Rainycrest with family by her side. Marjorie was born in Rainy River to the late Thaddeus and Dorothy Brannan (nee Williams). She grew up in North Branch with […]
September 23, 1930 – April 11, 2024 Maggie slipped away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, at the age of 93, on April 11, 2024. She lived a good, long life, free of most health issues and remained bright and sharp right up until near the end. Up until a […]
The family of Raymond Herbert Taylor announce his peaceful passing on April 21, 2024, at LaVerendrye Hospital with family by his side. Ray was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on August 10, 1936, and spent most of his life here other than a short time living in Atikokan, Ontario. He […]
After a long mild winter, we began the annual spring cleanup of our yard. It used to be a single day to rake the lawn, gather the leaves and all the refuse that has settled under the shrubbery in our yard. Now it takes two days as we have grown […]
