At a lunch and good conversation at the Flint House on Scott Street, the new General Manager of the Fort Frances Times extended an invitation that genuinely meant something to me. Alongside my usual columns on Canadian culture, history, music and art (and the occasional attempt at humour), he asked […]
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Did you know? In Canada, motor vehicle collisions remain the second-leading cause of injury and hospitalization, and the third-leading cause of unintentional injury deaths. Fatal motor vehicle collisions Canada continues to see a troubling trend in fatal motor vehicle collisions. Most of these deaths are preventable, often resulting from speeding, […]
If you are looking for a powerful read, may I recommend Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane, a British writer widely thought of as one of the most influential contemporary voices in nature writing. You may have to wait a few weeks yet, as this book is only available […]
Gardening season is just around the corner so I always use the last few days of winter for some garden planning. One of the best ways to plan is by using seed catalogues or seed company websites. There are many online and mail order seed and plant suppliers in both […]
Two letters appeared in your pages last week which touch on a common theme: the responsible stewardship of municipal tax dollars. This ‘Tale of Two Cities’ — Fort Frances and Emo — could not be more stark. It also provides an opportunity to address Helen Cates’ misinformation. In Fort Frances, […]
Dear Editor: This is in response to Leon DeGagne’s letter last week. Leon’s decades of experience as a successful local business owner give him strong credibility when speaking about fiscal responsibility. Due to space, I will focus specifically on the Hallett tugboat rentals, as that is the matter I was […]
It’s that time of the year, clocks are turned ahead one hour on March 8. Daylight savings times begins, always a sure sign spring is just around the corner. The La Vallee Senior of the Year Nominations are now being accepted. Submit your letter to the Municipal office no later […]
EVENTS CALENDAR In recognition of International Women’s Day and the 2026 theme Give to Gain, community partners are coming together to host a free garage sale for anyone who needs it. Donations accepted Weds. March 4, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Métis Hall. Clothing, household items, and personal items are […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Thank you to everyone who came to the library to watch our 55+ Movie Matinee! Due to its popularity, we will be screening Song Sung Blue again next Thursday (Feb 26) at 1 pm! “Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring […]
With great sadness, the family of James Melford Asplund, 43, announces his passing on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Thunder Bay, Ontario. James was born May 19, 1982, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Gregory and Janet (Pochailo) Asplund. He spent his youth in Fort Frances before moving to Emo as […]
June 10, 1957 – February 9, 2026 With great sadness and shock, we are heartbroken to announce Tom’s sudden passing in his home on February 9. Tom Cross was a master of all trades, who built a beautiful life for his family with his own two hands. He will be […]
Jacques Lucien Joseph Fiset, or Jack to those who knew him, was born January 18, 1972, in Cochenour, Ontario, to Jacques & Jeannie Fiset (Hamalainen). They moved to Atikokan in 1974, where he spent his childhood with his older brother Waino and younger sister Jeanette “Jenny”. The Fisets moved to […]
