For Michael Jordan, it was 23. For Babe Ruth, it was 3. For Jimmy Brown, it was 32. These were jersey numbers made famous by Hall of Fame athletes who didn’t play hockey, athletes instantly recognizable by just their numbers. Hockey’s was Number Nine… once upon a time. For ancient […]

Dear Editor: At what point will Township of Emo CAO Crystal Gray start fulfilling her statutory duties instead of misleading the public about their right to information on the municipality’s runaway spending to protect the homophobia of three old men? The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act […]

Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the Letter to the Editor from Mr. Judson, which was forwarded by Ken Kellar, Editor of the Fort Frances Times. In regard to Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) requests, as the Clerk of the Township of Emo, […]

Years ago I had the pleasure of coming to work at the mills in Fort Frances and International Falls. I met some terrific people and loved every minute of the trips to work there. I want Canadians to know that we love our Canadian neighbors and respect everything you believe […]

By Robert Horton
Special to the Times

Just as all roads led to Rome The gem in antiquity’s crown All currents and still waters Guide all waters to our town As dawn grows and paints the skies Before the sun’s stunning break Horizons guide the shimmer down To dance upon our lake And within each evening’s cadence […]

I must confess, I am old school when it comes to reading. I prefer the bound paper version over an e-book, though I do acknowledge the ease and simplicity of accessing books on a tablet. I can pack fifty books on my tablet when leaving home and free ups space […]

Born to Laurie Ivall and Wendel Smith of Rainy River, Ontario, a girl, Kinsley Pearl, weighing 7 lbs 14 oz, on April 25, 2025 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Jay-Lynn Cochrane and Mathies Houle of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, O’Hara, weighing 5 lbs 2 oz, on April 19, 2025 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Roxanne Boshkaykin and Donovan Jourdain, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, William Junior Olliver, weighing 7 lbs 8 oz, on April 18, 2025 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.