EVENTS CALENDAR Rewind Concert – A Blast from the Past! Thursday, August 28th 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Rainy Lake Square. Get ready to twist, shout, and groove through the decades! Join us for a throwback evening filled with the greatest hits of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s – all live […]
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It was 43 years ago this month that Jim Rice the future Baseball Hall of Famer became Jim Rice the Humanity Hall of Famer by saving a little boy’s life. A story always worth repeating, it’s also an example of how a famous athlete, even with a questionable reputation, can […]
By Robert Animikii Horton
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
To this day, it’s not uncommon for my friends and I to debate in my living room until sunrise about what’s happening with the Rogues Gallery in Gotham, as if it’s a real city. For many of us, comics and science fiction are more than fun stories. They’re modern myths […]
We are nearing the last long weekend of summer, a time of transition for almost everyone in the district. For many years, Labour Day in Fort Frances was highlighted by the parade, when unions proudly marched down Scott Street and were recognized for their role in building the community. Now, […]
On August 15, 2025, heaven gained a precious soul. Larry passed away peacefully at Riverside Health Care in Fort Frances, surrounded by his loving family, special friends, and Father Mac. On June 1, 1946, an adorable brown-eyed, dimpled, firecracker was born to George and Kirsti Armstrong. He had four siblings: Lorraine […]
Saa gaate Anung – Shining Star It is with great sadness that Brett’s family announce his passing, on August 17, 2025, in Couchiching First Nation, Ontario. Brett was born on March 31, 2006, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to parents Shelley Jourdain and Derek Brown. He is survived by his mother […]
Pat was the love of my life, the reason I live. In the midst of overwhelming sadness, my children and I share Pat’s sudden passing at our home in Kelowna on August 17, 2025, at the age of 68. One of the kindest, most generous, loved, and respected gentlemen. The […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joe Melville Irvine announce his passing at the Emo Health Centre on August 15, 2025, with his wife by his side. Joe was born on November 17, 1956 to Fred and Edith Irvine and grew up on the family farm north […]
With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Ryan McAleer on August 16, 2025, at the age of 46. He was a cherished partner, brother, son, brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle, dog dad, and friend. Born on February 9, 1979, in Oshawa, Ontario, to Lorne & Mary (nee Butler) McAleer, Ryan […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Judith Ann Louisa Reader announces her passing on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the age of 78 in the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Judy was born on February 18, 1947, to Fred and Eleanor Bebak in Toronto, Ontario. She had […]
Ronald Schindel (Grandpa Ron) of Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, surrounded by love and with family by his side. He will be deeply missed by his family and by the countless friends whose lives he touched. Though too many to name, each of you knows […]
Have you ever looked at the soil in your garden and considered it as anything more than soil? If not, you should, because there is a lot more there than meets the eye. It performs many functions that you may not be aware of and having good quality soil in […]
