Aaliyah Jane Kelis Ottertail of Lac La Croix First Nation passed away on May 27, 2026, in Fort Frances, Ont. Born on June 26, 2000, in Fort Frances to her mom Crystal Ottertail and dad Adrian Peirson, Aaliyah loved the outdoors and found joy in hunting, fishing, and hiking. She […]
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With heavy hearts the family of Alfred Donald Redford, 79, announce his passing on June 4, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
One wood tick crawling on my hand, and now every little hair on my body that twitches feels like one of the critters is making a beeline up my torso to my wild head of hair, where it’s cozy and warm. Go figure on me being phased because I am […]
I have been paying attention to the discussions around artificial intelligence (AI). It has taken me all the way back to 1971, when the Fort Frances Times began producing the newspaper electronically. It wasn’t a full-page layout, but it was the start of using computers. The newspaper had purchased a […]
I hope everyone has been enjoying the incredible weather we’ve been experiencing. I certainly have been. I love the sunshine, heat and warm summer nights. Of course, the bugs ruin some of that enjoyment. When I was cutting grass the deer flies were biting and they seemed to have a way to […]
At first glance, you may think that the words ever-blooming and perennials would not occur in the same sentence. I assure you that there are some perennials that are considered ever-blooming, many of which will grow in Zone 4. For those who garden because they love flowers, they want their […]
Did you know? Drowning deaths in Canada are on the rise. The latest Canadian Drowning Report shows that the annual average climbed to 485 deaths (2017–2021), up from 444 in the preceding five years. Who is drowning? Males accounted for 78 per cent of drowning deaths, while females accounted for […]
Summer is coming, though it seems doubtful, judging by the temperatures here in Nova Scotia. My heat has been on all but one or two days for the entire month of May, and with those chilly temperatures, rain has tagged along. I will not complain about the rain since most […]
To the Editor, The recent characterization of Fort Frances’ agreement with North Star Air as an “airline bailout” misses a critical point: this is not a rescue of a private company, but a deliberate partnership designed to restore and sustain an essential community service. Fort Frances lost scheduled passenger May […]
The Rainy River District Women’s Museum board met June 1. A heartfelt thank you was given to Annie Van Rosen for her years of dedication to the museum. The members wished Annie and husband Jan all the best on their move from Emo. The Emo Museum opens July 2 and […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Join us at the Fort Frances Public Library as we unveil the new mural in the Children’s Department, by local artist Lindsay Hamilton. Lindsay will talk about her process and the meaning and importance of the mural. Wednesday, June 10, 6 p.m. Light refreshments provided. Featuring live music […]
EVENTS CALENDAR 807 Selects Volleyball 16U Girls team will be holding a fish fry fundraiser on Sunday June 7 in aid of their trip to Portugal next spring. At the Couchiching Multi-Use Centre 4-8 p.m. Tickets $25 or $20 in advance. To order email selectsportugal2027@gmail.com The Rainy River District Stewardship […]
