Growing up in Kenora and around Lake of the Woods, known as one of the top walleye fisheries in the World, you would have never been caught dead keeping a perch. I have told that story several times in recent years as perch on the big lake and across Northwest […]
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It is with great sadness that the family of Marjorie Katerick (nee Holland) announces her passing on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, Ontario. Marjorie was born to William and Luella Holland on November 18, 1934 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She began her education there […]
Dear editor, We wish to thank Mark Gerber for his ‘change of heart’ letter last week. More often than not, we achieve more by ‘being the light’ than ‘promoting a fight’…….it leaves room open for further dialogue and discussion. Thanks, Mark. Sincerely,Gerry & Jackie Guimond( Participants in Right Relations […]
With the many varieties of plants for the garden available on the market today, many gardeners are often confused between the term, annuals and perennials, and which plants belong in each category. Life-cycle is used to determine if a plant is an annual or a perennial. The life-cycle of an […]
Dear editor, As a small business we’ve been providing lawn care & snow clearing services for the sister Kennedy centre since 2003. This past spring – during the pandemic lockdown- we were informed that the Town of Fort Frances had decided our lawn care services were no longer required (we […]
It is with heavy hearts that we are announcing the passing of Virginia Lydia Cousineau, nee Terry. Mom was 93 and passed on December 26, 2020 in St. Joseph’s Hospice Unit, with her daughters by her side. She was born August 22, 1927 and raised in Fort Frances. Mom was […]
Dear editor, I can’t believe how irresponsible the NWHU is regarding the reluctance to let communities know where Covid is showing up. I have written letters previously to the editor of both the Chronicle Journal and the Fort Frances Times to no avail regarding this. The NWHU medical director, in […]
On Thursday, December 31, 2020 in her 71st year, Mersini Bastas passed away at the LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born on October 10, 1949 in Pamphila, Lesvos, Greece to Panagiotis and Triantafillo Manolakos. The Manolakos family immigrated to Canada when Mersini was a young teenager, […]
Dear editor, If there ever was a time in this world when we needed something to cling to, it is now. With the corona pandemic raging around this world, we need a firm strong anchor to hold us steady. Society over the last several decades has deconstructed many beliefs we […]
Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club is available for skiing and walking/snowshoeing. In order to comply with COVID guidelines the chalet is open only for people accessing rental gear. Face masks must be worn in the chalet (no substitutes please) and users must social distance. No gatherings or parties allowed. Get […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our remarkable Florence Isabel Ward on November 23, 2020 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. She was born March 4, 1943 to parents Isabel and William John Ward. Born and raised in Emo, Ontario, Florence graduated from Fort Frances […]
On Friday December 25, 2020, Randall Morrison, 41, of Big Grassy First Nation passed away at his residence in Fort Frances, Ont. He is survived by his father Robert Morrison of Morson, Ont.; his children Brandon Penner, Zach, Jaylon, Keegan, Cassidy, and Keeanna Morrison. Also surviving are three half siblings, […]
