Recent events taking place of our community include the hiring of AnneMarie Kellar as the new landfill attendant. AnneMarie is following in her fathers ( Harold’s ) footsteps. As his friendly and helpful face was often seen at the landfill site. Brody Gross was the fortunate winner of the recent […]
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Maawandobinesiik gii’izhinikaazoBaashkinegaabowik gaye’gi’inaWazhashkon ogii’ooteminan. It is with great sadness that the family of Lillian Jessie Boshkaykin announces her passing on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the La Verendrye General Hospital Lillian was born on May 21, 1936, in Crane Lake, Ontario to Earl and Richilda Menson. The family lived in […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Murray Edward Hutchins announces his sudden passing in Thunder Bay, Ontario on September 6, 2021, at the age of 54. Murray was born on October 13, 1966, to Madeline and Bernard (Bernie) Hutchins in Fort Frances, Ontario. Following the passing of […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Vera Hutka, 90, at Rainycrest Long-Term Care, Fort Frances, Ontario, on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Vera was born March 9, 1931, in Heaslip, Manitoba, to parents Herman and Lucille Bales. Vera was one of seven children. She graduated Norwood Collegiate High School as […]
It was 44 years ago this week that Number 44 gave baseball a World Series record that may stand forever, and gave a Montreal baseball writer the most memorable sports moment of both their careers. Reggie Jackson hit three home runs on three pitches to make the New York Yankees […]
Light, temperature, humidity and ventilation are chief home environmental factors affecting plant growth. Any one of these factors in incorrect proportions will prevent proper plant growth indoors. Before purchasing any houseplant you need to do your research and take a look at your home and its environmental conditions before you […]
Since I was a little kid I have always loved fishing in the fall. Some of the best opportunities of the whole year are happening right now for bass, crappies, walleye, pike and musky. My belief is that our fish know that a long winter is coming so they feed […]
Born to Gabrielle and Jeremy, of Devlin, Ontario, a girl, Vienna, weighing 8 lbs 1 oz on October 2, 2021 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
Birch Bark Yarns is (virtually) hosting the Fall Fair Isle Knit-A-Long! The Knit-a-long is free and open to everyone! Beginners & Expects are welcome! The suggested pattern is a tuque (beanie) using Fair Isle knitting techniques. To join us, join the “Fall Fair Isle KAL” Facebook group. More details are […]
In the past two weeks my wife and I have crossed back and forth in Ontario. One of the items everyone pays attention to on road trips is the price of fuel. When we started in the Fort, regular gas was just over $1.40 per litre. We were surprised as […]
Dear editor, I was disappointed to see such a one-sided article in last Wednesday’s FF Times. I’d like to take this opportunity to share the other side of this dispute. The Minister of Health is being disingenuous when she says the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) is not ready to […]
