It is with great sadness that, with family by her side, we announce the passing of Janice Elaine Perreault of Couchiching First Nation on May 3, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer and complications due to COPD and pneumonia. She was a tough, strong fighter, the glue […]
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Barbara Coran, 84, of Fort Frances, Ont. passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church in Fort Frances, Ont. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service. A […]
With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of Daniel Thomas Onichuk, age 59, of Fort Frances, Ont. He passed away peacefully at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on Sunday, April 28, 2019 with family by his side. Dan was born in Fort Frances on Nov. 26, 1959 […]
The “Woodland Art Show” open house will take place from noon-8 p.m. on Friday, May 3 at the Fine Line Art Gallery (529 Mowat Ave.). An open house in memory of Terril Pentney also will be held in conjunction with it. A yard cleanup fundraiser is being conducted by UNFC […]
I love experiencing the tastes of different cuisines and I use any excuse I can find to switch things up a bit at the dinner table. Celebratory dates from around the globe are perfect for this and May fifth marks Cinco de Mayo–a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. A […]
Merle E. McFayden passed away April 27, 2019 at the age of 107. Merle was a former resident of Fort Frances for many years before moving to Abbotsford/Mission, B.C. Merle was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd; daughter, Colleen; and daughter-in-law, Carolee. She is survived by her son Garry (Juanita); granddaughter, […]
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Nicole Annette Ruppenstein announces her passing on Sunday, April 21, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was born on July 13, 1975 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Camille and Douglas LaFrance. She was raised in Fort Frances graduating from the Fort Frances […]
David Kircher has been exploring the idea of turning the mill complex into a huge trade school. Citing several studies, the need for skilled tradespeople has been clearly identified. A 2017 report noted that within the Ottawa Valley there will be a need for 350,00 skilled trades people. The Ontario […]
It is lake time again. Commissioner’s Bay has already lost its ice. Creeks are brimming with fast flowing water. I have booked my boat to be ready for pickup this weekend and hope that I will be able to travel to the cabin for the first trip of the year. […]
Lorna Jean Bruchkowski will be lovingly remembered by her children, Jennifer (Darrly) Bowman, and Allan (Vivian) Bruchkowski; grandchildren, Steven, Lindsey, Cody, and Shayne; loving partner, Jerry McLaughlin; siblings, Ian Harland, Janet (Dave) Loney, and Hartley (Grace) Harland; numerous nieces and nephews; and extended family. A celebration of her life took […]
After a life well lived, on April 25, 2019, Bohdan “Bud” Danylchuk passed away peacefully at the age of 92. Bud is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Flora; his children, BJ, Kim (Micheline), Andrew (Dawn Marie), Brent (Melissa), and Joy; his grandchildren, Mark, Lisa, Steven, Kassandra, Emily, […]
Dear editor: The April 24th edition of the Fort Frances times included an article about OPSEU’s “Families Know Best Voyage,” a tour through the region to discuss autism services. I echo the concerns that OPSEU has expressed, specifically funding cuts, and would like to share my concerns about this issue. […]
