Dear editor: I write regarding the provincial government’s recent response to the shuttered Resolute mill in Fort Frances. The minister of Natural Resources and Forestry has stated: “Negotiations regarding the future of the mill are between Resolute [Forest Products], Repap, and the community of Fort Frances, and we are not […]
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Do we elect governments or toss out governments at the federal level? Since the 1930s, governments have fallen on scandals that have included potential bribery, potential collusion with Russian spies, and misappropriations of federal sums. I remember when the Fort Frances Times acquired its first offset press in the mid-1960s. […]
The highs of competing in sports are a big part of the appeal to why we participate in them. It feels good to win, whether as part of a team or individually. Of course, for every winner, there is always a loser–often many of them. Sometimes pride can be taken […]
I’m hoping everyone enjoyed their Family Day weekend! It was a little on the cool side but the sun certainly shone brightly. I was lucky to have Maddie spend most of the weekend with me. We were fairly busy with calves and she really wanted to try and get up […]
“The best way out is always through.” Robert Frost penned those wise words but for some of us, “through” is not as easy as it sounds. I have a confession and I hope you won’t judge me too harshly, though I have judged myself with merciless vigour for many years. […]
Rhonda Lynn Zaparniuk Born February 6, 1976, Passed away February 2, 2019. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday March 30 2019, at the Royal Canadian Legion Fort Frances.
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Edward Joseph (“Joe”) George on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019 at La Verendrye General Hospital with family by his side. Joe was born on Oct. 19, 1939 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Edward and Agnes George (nee Calder). From an […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team will host the Dryden Eagles in their NorWOSSA regular-season finale today (Feb. 14) at 7 p.m. at “The Duke” (Couchiching Arena). It also will be “Parents’ Night.” Admission is $7 for adults and $2 for students, with those under 12 being free. A moonlight ski […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and friend, Jean-Pierre “J.P.” Daigle. He entered into rest on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., with family by his side, after a short battle with heart disease. J.P.’s […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Marjorie Ellen McCombe, 74, of Rainy River, Ont. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Marjorie was born in Parry Sound, Ont. to Kathleen and Harold McCombe of Bracebridge, Ont. Marjorie […]
Ramona Jean Smith passed away, at the age of 87, on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 at La Verendre General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Ramona was born to Gladys Eloise and Roy Smith, at home on the family farm north of Barwick, in Chapple Municipality, on June 6, 1931. She […]
With great sadness, the family announces the sudden passing of Todd Ducharme, 57, of Emo, Ont., at his residence on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. Todd was born on May 29, 1961 to Laurel and Clarence Ducharme. He worked in B.C. as a carpenter, and also was employed as a surveyor […]
