Every time I see Duane Forde on the TV screen during a CFL game, I think of George Dixon. When I see the panel of experts — Milt Stegall, Davis Sanchez, and before them Jock Climie, Henry Burris, Les Browne — I think of George Dixon. All ex-football players. All […]
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The 26th annual Bassin’ For Bucks tournament took place over the weekend in Sioux Narrows and for the anglers fishing this year, it was a week of beautiful weather, making for a fun weekend. A full field of 120 teams fished this year, as has been the case for many years, […]
Bingo at the Sister Kennedy Centre– 1:30-3:30 p.m. every Friday fro the next eight weeks. Starting Sept. 9 and ending Oct. 28. All Senior welcome. Municipal Hazardous & Special waste day– Saturday, Sept. 10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Public Works yard, 900 Wright Ave. Accepted items include Aerosols, Batteries, oil containers […]
By Megan Walchuk
editor
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
editor
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
I never met Chauncey Grover. But I feel like I knew him. His story is like too many others I know. Chauncey’s was one of the first stories I covered when I started working at the Times. It was January 2020, just after a significant blizzard. Volunteers were combing the […]
Candidates in this election are looking to grow the population in Fort Frances and the district. Half a century ago, the Fort’s population hovered around 10,000. Canada’s population continues to age, and growing numbers are retiring. Today, we see the shortage of workers to fill jobs in the district and […]
Conversation for children, when they want to get to know someone, almost always involves questions of what is your favourite. It was important to have a favourite colour, even if it changed over the years, a favourite TV show, a favourite meal, so that you might determine the possibility of […]
How about this incredible weather? This is perfect working conditions. Breezy, sunny, and dry. There is still a lot of hay being made and many have been commenting on how great It is to still see some nice green standing hay. We have the later season to thank for that. […]
The always popular Naicatchewenin (Northwest Bay)First Nations catch and release fishing tournament is happening soon. This walleye and bass tournament is September 30 and October 1. The entry fee is $300.00 per team, the early bird draw enter is September 16. Boats take off at 8 a.m. Weigh-ins start at […]
With heavy hearts, the family of Marlene Yuill announce her passing on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Marlene was born to John and Dorothea Dungey on August 12, 1933, in Emo, Ontario. On September 14, 1950, Marlene was united in marriage with the love of her life, Thomas (Tuck) Yuill. They […]
It is with great sadness that he family announces the peaceful passing of May Rose (Johnson) Roth on July 17, 2022. May was born to Sue and John Johnson on May 17, 1931, in International Falls, Minnesota. May was their only child. May was predeceased by her parents and her […]
