It is with much sadness we announce the passing of Nellie Leikam, in Fort St. John’s, B.C. after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Fort Frances, October 9, 1922 to the late Wasyl (Bill) and Anna Sloboda. Nellie leaves to mourn her passing, her daughters Margaret (Clarence) […]
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My father never talked about his experiences in the Second World War. In our family, we only knew that he had been a navigator on a Lancaster bomber. His only souvenir was a leather flier’s cap, with an oxygen mask, something my brother and I played with. My father only […]
Dear sir, We would like to express our gratitude to all our friends and family in Fort Frances for their help, support, generosity, and affection since our father, Carl Domanski, passed away. We were deeply touched by the outpouring of kind thoughts and gestures. It was so heartwarming and comforting […]
Dear sir: With reference to your story concerning the dropping loonie, I have been a seasonal visitor to your country for the past 30 or so years. I have always been treated courteously at Customs and by the people with whom I have had contact while visiting there. One of […]
We all know what happens when you cry “wolf” once too often. When the wolf finally does come, no one believes you. On the other hand, if you don’t cry “wolf” and it comes, everyone is outraged they had not been given any prior warning to protect themselves. That’s precisely […]
Dear editor: I have observed quietly for some time but I can no longer be silent. Many dogs are riding in and on vehicles faithfully protecting “their property.” This practice seems admirable until you consider that accidents do happen regardless of whether dogs are riding these automobiles or not. Have […]
By Reuben Villagracia
A Reuben With A View
A Reuben With A View
Maybe I am a small ‘c’ conservative when it comes to my tastes in Major League Baseball. In fact, I’ll say it in black-and-white: I hope the New York Yankees come back to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks in the World Series. I’d like to begin by saying I’m not a […]
Mike Behan
Moving with Mike
Moving with Mike
Poor Jack never stood a chance. In fact, Gen. Custer faced better odds at the Little Big Horn. Jack Tynan, as some of you may know, is leaving Fort Frances for a reporting job in Missouri and, as is tradition here at the Times, there was a going away party […]
As Canada sends our soldiers to war again, I’d recommend that they should be given opportunity to meet Albert Carrier, a great Fort Frances fighter. Coffeeing with Albert here a week ago, I gained fresh respect for him as a survivor as well as a very unique personality. Know anyone […]
Milt Guba
This Week In Emo
This Week In Emo
Anyone wanting advance tickets to the Borderland Thunder games in Fort Frances, you can now get them at Variety Village here in Emo. It is better than standing in line at the Memorial Sports Centre. What would you do if you received a car for your birthday? Well, without mentioning […]
I love to walk barefoot in the summertime and feel the grass tickle my toes. And I love to walk barefoot in the winter and feel the softness and the warmth of the rug on the bottoms of my feet. I love to let my dishes go without washing while […]
Kathryn Adele Meyers, loving wife of Gordon, beloved mother of Grant (Lucinda) and Kim (Geoff), and sister-in-law of Bernice, passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2001 after a long struggle with emphysema. Adele was born in Emo, Ont. to Grant and Vera Littlefield (nee Reid). She was predeceased by her parents; […]
