Heather Marie Crowe, 65, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was born on August 22, 1955 in Fort Frances to Danny and Margaret Crowe. She lived in Fort Frances her entire life, working various jobs including many years at Seven Generations. She loved her job and was […]
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Florence (Patsy) grew up in International Falls and was known for her warm, outgoing and independent personality. One time as a kid she went downtown in her pajamas. Of course now people go to Walmart in their pajamas all the time. She was always very thoughtful, doing things for someone […]
In response to: “Health unit bureaucracy” Letter to the editor in the January 6 edition of the Fort Frances Times. Dear editor, It is imperative that COVID-19 case numbers consider the balance between respecting privacy and ensuring that the public is informed in order to protect themselves. Unfortunately the recent […]
We tend to make lists this time of year with plans to better ourselves, to take up physical fitness, to stop anything that we find bothersome about ourselves, what we consider our flaws and oftentimes, said list can be very long. It’s easy to spend time thinking about what we […]
Fashion back in the day when we could go out in public without a mask. Remember when? Friday, January 30, 2009 My wife, the Pearl of the Orient is an exercise nut and she does her best to encourage me to bestir my bloated carcass. Winter at the resort in […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Due to the increase in COVID cases, it was decided Crossroads and Donald Young Schools would not resume classes on January 11. At this time schools are set to resume January 25. This late opening has effected several schools in the district. This is only one circumstance that is affecting […]
I am feeling a little bit of anger. I am disappointed by residents of Fort Frances and the Rainy River District. I believe that I am not alone. We were asked by the premier of Ontario to restrict visits in our homes over the Christmas holiday season to reduce the […]
What is sometimes known as the longest month of the year, is already nearly half over! I think the weather has really helped this! Some years we are we are huddled up because the cold is too much to be outside. If you are on any social media at all […]
I have some more Gardening Guru tips to share with you as you start planning for your 2021 gardening activities. Next to irises, my next favourite perennial that easily grows in both Zones 3 and 4 are perennial poppies. As there are a few species (Oriental, Alpine, Icelandic) of perennial […]
Most of the time when I write this column you’re not going to get a preachy point of view out of me. We’re all fortunate that in the fishing community, times have changed from only a few decades ago and the majority of anglers out there practice catch and release, […]
Dear editor, I am one of the White Seniors who live on Colonization Road West. I have lived on this road for almost 70 years. I never knew what colonization meant, so I looked it up in the Webster’s dictionary. It states it’s a colony of people. All these years […]
Birch Bark Yarns is (virtually) hosting the Sweater Knit-A-Long (KAL) & there will be prizes! The Knit-a-long is free and open to everyone – Knitters, Crocheters & Markers are all welcome! Beginners & Expects are welcome! To join us, join the “Sweater Weather K.A.L.” Facebook group. More details are available […]
