Sadly the family announces the passing of Irvin Selman, 90, of Rainy River, Ontario, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at his residence at  Rainy River Long Term Care. Irvin was born on March 24, 1935, in Gameland, Ontario, to parents Mary and James (Carmen) Selman. He worked at many jobs […]

It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of Feitze Harm van Zwol. Feitze was born in March 19, 1981, in Briltil, Netherlands, to Jan and Sietske van Zwol, where he grew up on the family dairy farm alongside brothers Arjen, Remco, Jasper and sister Louise. The family […]

As I sit down to pen this Moos update, it is raining outside. Yuck. I think we all know how I feel about rain in the warmer months, and I don’t enjoy it any more in February. I spent most of the day on Saturday getting extra panels set up […]

(Part 1 of this series ran in the February 11, 2026 edition of the Fort Frances Times) Did you know? Before departing Canada, it is essential to conduct thorough research into your destination’s current safety environment. Beyond regional stability, ensure your chosen accommodations meet rigorous safety standards and possess the […]

The death of Jim Robson last week brought an understandable outpouring of tributes, from TV from the Olympics to news outlets across Canada. It’ll likely continue next week, when Hockey Night in Canada is back in business, when the Vancouver Canucks resume their dismal season. My hope for several years […]

If you’re anything like me, you know very little about luffa (or loofah as it is sometimes spelled). I recently attended a talk at our local garden club given by Cindy Lou Oulton, founder and passionate hardworking grower of Annapolis Valley Luffa. I was pleasantly surprised. I was under the […]

EVENTS CALENDAR St. John the Baptist Anglican Church is hosting a Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper Tuesday Feb. 17 5-7 p.m. Pancakes, Sausages, fruit and coffee or tea. Adults $10 kids 6-10 $6 5 and under free. Knox United Church Fort Frances is hosting its Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper Tues. Feb. […]