Sadly the family announces the passing of William Halverson, 94, of Rainy River, Ontario, on Friday, September 9, 2022, at the Rainy River Hospital. William was born on October 3, 1927, in Tovell Twp to parents Oscar and Greta Halverson. He worked at numerous jobs over the years but working […]
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With great sadness we announce the loss of Anna Jadwiga Tokarz, of Orangeville Ontario, who passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022. Anna was born December 24, 1938, in Howelow, Poland, to parents Antoni and Katarzyna Szewc. She came to Canada December 7, 1960. Anna married Wojciech (Albert) Tony Klamka and […]
It is with great sadness the family announce the passing of Carol Bruyere after a courageous battle with cancer on September 5, 2022. Carol was born in Fort Frances to Harold and Nora Klyne on April 1, 1961. Carol’s childhood was spent in the East end with the crew and […]
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 […]
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. […]
