June 24, 1915 – March 20, 2021 Our light has faded but a new star was born above this day when our super Mom passed away in Penticton hospital. She is now free of pain, for which we are grateful. Predeceased by her parents John and Serafiina (Bjork) Niskala; step-mother […]
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The Douglas family is sad to announce the passing of Sterling Douglas on Saturday, March 27, 2021. He was born to William and Margaret on July 1, 1931 in Emo. Sterling was a hard worker and worked at a variety of jobs including the Mando camps, Steeprock Mines, the MNR, […]
Rommel Cardona Blase, 49, died Monday, March 1, 2021 in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Rommel, known by his family as Romie, was born on September 14, 1971, in Villaviciosa, Abra, Phillipines to Nissa Cardona Blase and Jesse Blase. He is truly loved by his wife Maricel, together […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Marg Bartel announces her peaceful but lonely passing in the early morning of March 22, 2021 at the age of 76. Marg was forever young but suffered complications resulting from an elective hip replacement surgery. She was beautiful, smart, funny and […]
March 15, 1965 – March 16, 2021 A member of Seine River First Nation passed away peacefully on March 16, 2021 at Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, Ontario. He was predeceased by his common-law partner Helen Marie Rose Boyd; his parents Eckley and Mary Willie; as well […]
It may be Spring on the calendar and I can confirm the by-product of the blizzard of last week in my neighbourhood has all but vanished. I know winter is lurking in the shadows, ready to pounce if I am complacent, but today, this very day, while it is +18 […]
Spring has arrived, muskrats are on the move. This muskrat was seen walking across the Nordic Ski Club parking lot on Feb. 2. Muskrats spend most of their lives in water where their waterproof fur, paddle-like hind feet and flattened, furless tail acting as a rudder, are important assets. They […]
After fishing in Alabama last week we have a couple of weeks off before my fishing tournament season resumes in Texas the second week in April. Instead of heading home like we would typically do, my wife and I are staying with some friends down in Florida during the downtime. […]
A tradition in my family has always been the customary ritual of decorating eggs for Easter. As far back as history can take us, the egg seems to have always been a symbol of continuing life and resurrection. Therefore, it was natural to decorate them and give out as gifts […]
One thing that is for sure is that Mother Nature is consistently inconsistent. Spring weather can be so unpredictable with an unseasonably warm day one day and a late season snowfall the next. In order to provide come consistency in your garden, I have compiled a list of products that […]
By Bob dunn
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Being in the sports media gave one writer & broadcaster the opportunity to interview sports personalities he never imagined he’d even meet in places he never imagined he’d be. These will be his stories about their stories — or just about them — from the pages of his past, while […]
Is your organization holding a community event? Are you seeking volunteers? Get the word out here! Around Town is a free listing for charities, community groups, volunteer organizations and events. To have your events listed, e-mail tips@fortfrances.com The Salvation Army, in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances, are […]
