Born to Sadie McLean and Tomothy Almond, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Ryleigh Kate Chenelle, weighing 7 lbs 14 oz, on February 9, 2024 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
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The Annual “Lenten Fish Fry” is happening every Friday until March 22 at St. Mary’s Church. This event is open to the whole community. Walleye Fish Dinner & all the fixings for $20 Pick Up for Fish Dinners is 4:00 to 4:30 at St. Mary’s Church. Tickets are available at […]
Greek lemon soup, known as Avgolemono, is a classic and comforting dish that holds a special place in Greek culinary traditions. My version of this velvety soup is a harmonious blend of chicken broth, tender rice, and a unique lemon-egg mixture that imparts a delightful citrusy flavour and creamy texture. […]
The first time I saw Bud Poile, he was a forward and head coach of the Edmonton Flyers in the Western Hockey League, twin jobs he handled for the last two-plus seasons of his playing career. His brother Don was on the team and I recall regularly mixing them up. […]
Dear editor, If indeed The Copper River Inn is for sale, what a wonderful idea to “turn it into” an Assisted Living residence for seniors in Fort Frances! Many months ago, when The Times printed a possible use of the Wood yard along the river, we were happy to see […]
One of the aspects of my job that I often overlook is all of the preparation involved to get ready to head out on the road for the fishing season. Getting to travel across the U.S. to compete on the Bassmaster Elite Series is the dream job for me. I […]
I am always seeking unusual plant species and varieties. Even with the many two plant species already in my garden, I never stop searching for the rare and unusual to add. Unfortunately, some of those plants always don’t survive my conditions (soil and/or growing zone) but I at least I […]
There are a couple of significant dates worth mentioning. Did you realize that last week the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has calculated that by February 9th, 2024, a Canadian household of average income will have earned enough to pay for their entire year’s grocery bill, which lands on the […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Gwen Curtis (nee Kellar) a loving wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday February 8, 2024, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born January 19, 1940, in Emo, Ont., […]
A survey released earlier this month found that 81 per cent of Canadians are more worried about paying for basic necessities like food, mortgages, rent than saving for retirement. In Fort Frances and across the district the one of the fastest growing groups seeking support from food banks are seniors […]
