It’s been 22 years since Sioux Narrows’ anglers Chris Bell and Mel Giesbrecht started the first “Bassin’ For Bucks” tournament on Lake of the Woods there. They wanted a three-day tournament that offered rewards for daily catches and aggregate catches, which is a great way to spread the prize money […]
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Sadly, the family announces the passing of DIANE KAREN PATTISON, age 57, of Fort Frances, Ontario. Diane was born on May I,I961 in Fort Frances, to Conrad and Dolly Lemieux. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Rod, her sons, Gary (wife Daphne and son Noah) and Jason […]
Doreen Mounk, 92, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, with family by her side, at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. A memorial service will be held Monday, Sept. 10, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church in Fort Frances. A complete […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Josie Jourdain announces her passing on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born on July 18, 1949 in Fort Frances to Norman and Stella Bruyere. She worked at various tourist camps throughout […]
“1-Stop Registration,” an open house hosted by KidSport and featuring almost 30 local clubs and groups, will be held today (Sept. 6) from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium. Admission is free and two door prizes are up for grabs. For more info, call 274-9827 or visit fortfrances@kidsportcanada.ca […]
Nothing to do in Fort Frances, you say? Think again. Almost 30 local clubs and groups are attending a “1-Stop Registration” event being held tomorrow (Sept. 6) from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium. That’s right, almost 30! Geared to both youth and adults, they cover a wide […]
Dear Mike: I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the partners and sponsors of the Stewardship Rangers Program. I wish to draw attention to the outstanding work of the ranger teams that participated in the pine marten nesting box project this summer. Over the past seven summers, […]
Dear sir: I have been somewhat perturbed by the reaction of the media in reference to the recent diplomatic dispute between Canada and Saudi Arabia. I am not referring to the Fort Frances Times. But throughout the news industry, in TV, radio, newspapers, and the internet, the reaction appears to […]
Dear sir: I am really sorry for how the Bible references came across during “Pride Week.” I admit we who claim to be followers of Jesus do a pretty poor job of it most days. The passage quoted in Romans Chapter 1 v. 26-32 came from a letter reminding believers […]
Labour Day now is behind us. The yellow school buses are on the road and students are lining up on boulevards waiting for them to arrive. The sun is setting earlier each day and climbing out of bed later in the morning. Daytime temperatures are still warm but the evenings […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of Tracy Windego announces her passing, with family by her side, on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born on Sept. 10, 1977 in Fort Frances to Harry Windego Sr. and Mary Menson. […]
We celebrate the life of Janet Diana Halvorsen. She was a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a god-mother, a cousin, an aunt, and a friend. She was united in marriage to David, the love of her life, in 1963 and enjoyed 53 years making lasting memories […]
