Born to Crystal Fowler and Travis George, of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby boy, Adam Larry James, weighing 10 lbs. 3 oz. on March 26, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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In loving memory of Susan (Horton) Oshie, 49, who passed away suddenly Monday, April 1, 2002 at Rainy River First Nation, Ont. She was born Sept. 12, 1952 in Harrow, London, England. Susan will be greatly missed by her children, Tracy Ann Horton-Oshie, and Lionel Jeffrey Horton-Oshie and his wife, […]
In loving memory of Laura May Almers, 80, a longtime resident of Rainy River, Ont., who passed away at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Monday, April 1, 2002. Laura was born Feb. 1, 1922 in Rainy River to John and Hazel Fadden. She grew up in the […]
It’s around 80 years now since that celebrated Chicago businessman, Al Capone, allegedly was enhancing the fortunes of Nestor Falls. Others were pre-occupied with U.S. prohibition activities in and around Fort Frances—purely as good neighbours while promoting prosperity north of the border in the bargain. Incredibly good times had found […]
Reuben Villagracia
A Reuben With A View
A Reuben With A View
“Hi, my name’s Reuben. I’m from the Fort Frances Times.” That’s a common introduction I’ve used countless times here. But while covering the Borderland Thunder during the SIJHL final last week in Dryden, I learned there’s a lot about the rivalry between the two towns when it comes to hockey […]
Milt Guba
This Week In Emo
This Week In Emo
A cleanup, painting, and odd repairs were completed at the Emo Arena this past Friday by employees Linda Carmody and Norm Cain. Arena manager Tony Bliss, still recovering from recent surgery, made an appearance to make sure all work has been completed. The ice was taken out March 25, with […]
It hasn’t been a banner week for town council. First, residents are left scratching their heads that the town has decided—in its wisdom—that perhaps a full traffic study is warranted after all with regards to the new Canada Customs and Immigration facility here. Hello? Like, shouldn’t that have been done […]
Dear editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the Fort Frances Heart Health Coalition for their hard work. These volunteers have found themselves at the front line of the smoke-free bylaw issue in their community. I know from personal experience that there are people […]
Dear editor: It is Day 27 of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) strike. The government negotiators finally have been ordered back to the bargaining table by a mediator. I continue to walk up and down the sidewalk in front of the Ministry of Natural Resources instead of providing […]
Dear sir: I would like to discuss a few of the Rainy River District School Board’s comments regarding the closure of Alberton Central School. I am one of the Alberton Township residents who is willing to donate my time as a maintenance tradesman—free of charge—to the renovations at the school. […]
Dear sir: I’ve read with interest and appreciation the town’s plans to continue to beautify our surroundings further, in preparation for the World Health Organization conference visitors here in May. This seems to be an appropriate time to comment on an eyesore that irks me greatly (and possibly some others, […]
