On Wednesday, April 10, 2019 we lost a good friend and a wonderful family member. Ray MacDonald Gates was born June 29, 1939 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to Kenneth and Roberta Gates along with two brothers, Alton and Larry. Later, Ray moved to eastern Ontario but was always very proud […]
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It is with heavy hearts that the family of Michael Strain announces his sudden passing on Friday, April 12, 2019, in his favourite place. Michael was born July 7, 1962 to Deidre and Gordon “Bud” Strain. He grew up in the North End, a spot that was near and dear […]
On April 3, 2019, Roy Leonard Dick of Sorrento, B.C., joined his late wife, Reta, at the age of 86. Roy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by daughters, Lyn Barrett (Doug), and Deb Billwiller (John); son, Barry Dick (Nickia); and grandson, George Harris; as well as sister-in-law, Jackie […]
Dear editor, “In my view, there is no racism in Canada.” So stated Senator Beyak, quoted in Shelby Ch’ng’s letter of April 10 in the Fort Frances Times. Please allow me to share an example of racism I witnessed. On Sept. 13, 2017 while sitting vigil at a hospital deathbed, […]
I am sure we all felt the same about the snow that arrived Thursday and Friday last week. I came to work on Friday am to find a huge drift along the south side of the building. This is the entrance, of course. If it wasn’t for the fact we […]
Years ago I heard an interview with Martha Stewart (no relation) and the only statement she made that stuck with me all these 20-plus years was the answer she gave when asked who helped her get to where she was going, who inspired her, who gave her a hand up […]
The third stop of the Bassmaster Elite Series season took place this past weekend at Lake Hartwell, South Carolina, a lake that I had some good history on. Several of the spots that produced fish for me on past visits were good again to help me get my season back […]
“Spring Fever Days” will run today through Saturday (April 11-13) in Emo. Be sure to check out the special supplement that was in this week’s Times! “The Improvised Life: Exploring Intersections of Mental Health and Creativity Through Jazz,” will be held Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at Backus Auditorium. […]
I am being tasked with explaining what is the role of a newspaper in a community. I have given this a great deal of thought and this past Friday night the incoming president of the Ontario Community Newspaper Association explained it most eloquently by showcasing a series of front pages […]
MISHIBINIJIMA-Born to Aaron and Stephanie, nee Hyatt, of Emo, Ontario, a boy, Nash Joseph Elliot, weighing 9 lbs 2 oz on March 26, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
