The family of Diane Geissler, 60, are very saddened to announce her passing on August 25, 2023, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
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Written by Debbie Ballard
Living 50 plus...
Living 50 plus...
Before I retired I had a lot of plans for retirement. Things I would do and learn that I’d never had the time to do when I was working. My list included (in no particular order) getting my lawn and garden in shape, planting more gardens – ok lots of […]
Perhaps my most bizarre “sportswriting” story came when I interviewed and wrote about a chicken. Or THE Chicken. Ted Giannoulas, a Canadian, created The San Diego Chicken. Next year he’ll celebrate the 50th anniversary of the day he was, well, hatched. Giannoulas turned 70 this month, so his appearances have […]
Dear editor, Re: Standing proud against hate, letter from Jason Maclennan, North Bay Pride, August 23 edition of the Fort Frances Times North Bay Pride is the ram beating his head against the dam to expect Conservative politicians to condemn the recent violence such as University of Waterloo stabbings, but […]
The final event of the Bassmaster Elite Series season wrapped up this weekend at the St. Lawrence River on the Canada/U.S. border out of Clayton, New York. This fishery, which includes the east end of Lake Ontario is known as one of the best smallmouth bass fisheries in the World […]
Last week was a write-off. Though the rain didn’t add up until the end of the week, we were unable to combine. We tried and we were unsuccessful. A few of us decided to pack up some cattle and take off to the Dryden Fair on Thursday. We started off […]
It is important for neighbours to talk with neighbours. Even more important is for the community to regularly be in discussion with our elected officials. Yes, we go to the polls every four years and elect a mayor and council. Seldom do we hear from them even at election time […]
Fall is here and with that the Emo Legion Branch #99 is resuming all activities. Carpet Bowling begins September 7. those participating are asked to be at the hall before 9:30 a.m. A hot lunch is served after the games. The first Beer and Burger of the season starts September […]
The empowerment of women is sliding in the wrong direction these days. I tend to blame just about everything on a certain individual to the south of us and though he qualifies as a confirmed threat to the democracy and has earned the lion’s share of blame for disrespecting the […]
Flag football for ALL students in grade 7 and 8 in Fort Frances and Emo – starts September 5 at Fort Frances High School. Practices and games are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:00 o’clock for 6 weeks. No experience is necessary. Register online today or call the […]
Strategic plan survey – A public engagement survey on the Town’s strategic plan is available until tomorrow. Access via the Town Facebook page. “Town of Fort Frances: Official.” August is Amnesty Month At the FFPLTC – Return any outstanding library items and have any late fees waived in honour of […]
