In baseball, time has never mattered. You play until somebody wins, in two hours or six. Umpires call “Time!” only at a player’s request, if a bug gets in his eye or a pitcher gets under his skin. Well, “time” has changed. The clock will be ticking when major-league pitchers […]
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By Megan Walchuk
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
I had an opportunity to talk newspapering at an area school a few weeks ago. Public speaking is not my strong suit, to put it mildly, but it was fun to see that kids haven’t changed much since I went to school in the 80s. Tween classrooms still vibrate with […]
By now you have your seedlings started and they are growing successfully. With a few more tips, you will get the best from these seedlings so when you plant them outdoors you will have strong plants that will get a jump on the gardening season. Now that the seedlings are […]
Dear editor, I would like to comment on the economic diversity of Ontario in general. It is no secret that much of the wealth of Ontario has come out of mineral and forestry resources extracted from Northern Ontario then sent to Southern Ontario which has enriched those who live in […]
If you’re a fan of bass tournament fishing then you probably don’t need any introduction to the Bassmaster Classic. The flagship event of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society takes place this week in Knoxville, Tennessee on the Tennessee River. 54 anglers have qualified for this event, where a $300,000 prize […]
Well unfortunately this household ended up sick last week. It was not a fun week at all. One of us is back on track and I am starting to feel like I am going to make it. That is the downfall of farming you are not entitled to sick days. […]
A former Fort Frances Times editor, Harry Vandetti, used to say on the first day of March; “March will come in either as a lion or a lamb and then leave either as a lamb or a lion.” He was often right, but when the weather did not follow the […]
The rural district is definitely buzzing with many events taking place over the next few months. The Guthrie United Church hosts their annual Spring Fling Tea and Bake Sale on April 1st.(Saturday). The event takes place from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for […]
I remember the voice of Walter Cronkite from the television, my dad in his green chair, his legs crossed leaving a triangle of space for me to snuggle into with the obligation of my silence while he watched the CBS Evening News. Mr. Cronkite delivered the evening news for nineteen […]
The family of Donovan Craig Atatise sadly announce his passing in Thunder Bay, on March 19, 2023. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario.
Waawaategiizhig The family of Michael Douglas Tom Cochrane, “Waawaategiizhig” sadly announce his passing on March 17, 2023. A full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario.
It was a joyous reunion in Heaven on Sunday, March 12, 2023, when Margaret was reunited with her mother, father and brothers. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Margaret Muriel Haley was born Wednesday, March 21, 1917, to Mary (Neilsen) and Michael Haley in Fort Frances, […]
