I was part of the campaign that saw the beginning of the “Care Close to Home” campaign that brought a modernization to the Rainy River Hospital and LaVerendrye Hospital. It resulted in a major donation from First Nations to establish a Dialysis Unit in Fort Frances. The team that walked […]
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Dear editor, It was with profound disappointment that I read the Jeer in the Oct 19th bulletin in which the author contends that vaccinated people are the now ones who are dangerously spreading the virus. Publishing this jeer was not a responsible decision by the Fort Frances Times. you provided anti-vaxxers […]
Councillor Doug Judson is claiming victory after Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, where council voted to accept the Integrity Commissioner’s report, but declined the recommended sanction of an admission of lapse of judgement and a public apology. But the 5-1 decision may not have been made freely. Although […]
It’s that time of the year. Autumn leaves, crisp mornings and the male of the species at his arrogant peak. Steam spouts from his nostrils into the frosty air as he paws the earth. He bellows forth his challenge and strides forth boldly yet cautiously through the forest, to meet […]
There will be a Halloween event October 29th. at 71 Mctavish Road LaVallee Township. From 4-8 p.m. Come in costume. There will be two different trails. Be sure to wear appropriate foot as trails can be muddy. Chilli, Bannok and hotdogs will be served. Treat bags for kids will be […]
I am sure I have likely mentioned before that after I get my annual pay cheque for my calves I like to always try and do an upgrade on the house of some kind. I wasn’t sure what that would be this year but that changed rather quickly. I was […]
It is with very heavy hearts that the family of Murry Angus Snider wish to announce his unexpected passing on the morning of Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at LaVerendrye Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario. Murry was born on March 5, 1950, to Garnet and Ruby Snider in Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan. He […]
On Thursday, October 14, 2021, Rory Bird Ozaawaabineshi left the physical world. He leaves behind his loving wife Daniella and his children Dacotah, Lincoln, Cassius, and Brooklyn. Rory also leaves behind his parents Sharon (Foy) and Dave Harney; as well his siblings Amber and Richard Bird and Birch Johnson; grandparents […]
It is with deep sadness, the family announces the passing of Robert Edgar Thomas Bliss, age 96, of Mine Centre, Ontario at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ontario on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Robert was born July 2, 1925, in Fort Frances, son of the late Edgar (Ed) and […]
I am in Vancouver, a city too big to be enticing, too busy to be encouraging, in “too big a’ hurry” to be welcoming. I don’t belong here, but my daughter does. This is home to her. I live in a place that by the time the snow flies I […]
Dettmar Erwin Ruppenstein, 90, of Fort Frances, Ont. was called to be with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Dettmar was born on June 3, 1931, in Tunnischken, Kreis Elchniederung to Max and Anna […]
