As I talked with customers with the Fort Frances Times, I regularly recommended that the best form of advertising was with word of mouth. A great recommendation friend to friend was the best form of advertising one could receive. It was based on customer care, delivering more than one promised […]
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I was doing pretty good picking up a few gifts here and there and for some reason I quit. Now as I write today’s date, I feel a little panicked. Truth is, likely those who are not checked off on my list don’t really require a lot. I really do […]
Early last week the fishing community lost a legendary angler and communicator when Ron Lindner passed away at his home in Brainerd, MN at the age of 86. Those of you who are long time fishing fans probably know that Lindner, along with his brother Al, started the In-Fisherman empire […]
Dear Editor, I am responding to the letters in last Wednesday’s paper written by Mr. Stewart and responded to by Mr. Judson. For clarity, I am not on Twitter. I must say, I was impressed with the letter by Mr. Stewart, calling out Mr. Judson regarding his Twitter feed comments […]
I spend a great deal of time planning the design of my container planters every season, keeping in mind that at least ten of them are in full sun all day long. Over the years, I have had many trials and tribulations trying out different combinations to get the best […]
A community newspaper serves many functions – a cheerleader, a watchdog, a documentarian, just to list a few. One of its most important roles is community forum. It’s a place we can share ideas, and begin conversations. That’s what we were hoping to accomplish with our Colonization Road coverage in […]
Being a man, I am sometimes mistakenly slotted into the stereotype of a last-minute shopper. Nothing could be further than the truth. Stressing about Christmas gifts because I have run out of time is not how I want to spend the days before Christmas. Therefore, to help you avoid this […]
Dear editor, We are responding to your letter about the proposed name change for Colonization Road. We have lived at our current address for close to 22 years. We are in full support of this change…it is long overdue! We think the new name should be in consultation with the […]
It is with great sadness that we announce that Ida passed away on October 22, 2020. Ida was predeceased by her mom, Mary Benson; her brothers Ken and Bob Benson; and her son Edward Plichta. She is survived by brothers John and Bill Benson; daughter-in-law Kelly (Edward) Plichta; daughter Patricia […]
On Friday, December 4, we lost an integral part of our family with the passing of our husband and dad at the age of 74 after a short battle with cancer. Dad grew up and lived in the Stratton area his entire life. He met and married Mom (Dianne Watts) […]
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend René Pelletier, age 75, on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Ste. Anne Hospital. René was predeceased by his wife Doris Pelletier in July 2020; his daughter Nicolle at the […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Mrs. Betty Jean Martin of Fort Frances, Ontario, on Tuesday December 1, 2020 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances at the age of 83. Betty was born in Fort Frances on September 14, 1937 to Ned […]
