Dear editor: First, the Fort Frances Girls and Women’s Hockey Association (FFGWHA) would like to thank the Fort Frances Times for its outstanding coverage of the local sports scene and, in particular, coverage of FFGWHA events. The FFGWHA recently wrapped up a very successful 2017-18 hockey season and we held […]
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Dear editor: I have crossed the international bridge here many, many, many times over the years knowing full well how long the lines can be on a hot Saturday afternoon in the middle of summer. No matter which way you are going–north or south–you can expect a wait. I try […]
It is the big question on the minds of district residents these days. It has nothing to do with the provincial election. It has nothing to do with municipal elections. It is all about ice. Bill Naturkach reminded me about a visit by delegates from our sister community of Paris, […]
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Ivor Dalseg at the age of 93. He passed away peacefully, at home, with the loving care of family and caregivers. Paul was born on the family farm in McInnes Creek, Spohn Township on Aug. 5, 1924. His wife, […]
Arleen Doris Steinke (nee Jeffery) passed away peacefully, at the age of 84, on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home in Fort Frances, Ont. She leaves behind her husband, Jack; son, Robert (Gaye) and children, Meredith and Corey, of Vail, Colo.; daughter, Tammy (John) and children, […]
Jordan Ashish Meck, of Barwick, Ont., passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April 25, 2018 at the age of one year, six months, and nine days. He was born on Oct. 16, 2016 to Daryl and Rhoda (Martin) Meck. Jordan brought a little bit of Heaven to his […]
It is with great sadness the family of Shirley Avis announce her passing on Monday, April 30, 2018. Mom was born on July 30, 1929 and lived her entire life in Fort Frances, Ont. At her request, a celebration of her life will take place at a later date, with […]
Angels wrapped their arms around Elaine Margaret Bennell on April 21, 2018 and reunited her with her husband, Clifford (2006), and her son, Dwayne (1975). Left behind to cherish her memories are her children, Danny (Sue), Bonnie Lynn (Randy), Rick, Keith (Dana), Tammie (Cody), and Ted (Janice) and their families. […]
William James (“Jim”) Inkster passed away on April 26, 2018 at the age of 93. He was born on April 12, 1925 in Selkirk, Man. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Maxine Inkster (nee Gadd), and his six children, Barrie Inkster (Debbie), Shelley Toninato (Robert), David Inkster […]
With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Shirley Gadd, 74, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Shirley was born in Shenston Township on Dec. 21, 1943 to Henry and Violet Ahrens. She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Gadd on Aug. 25, 1982. Shirley […]
We often hear the advice from others as the calendar turns over at our birthday–marking another year having galloped into the great abyss, out of sight. “You’re not getting any younger.” Not exactly a revelation like the splitting of the atom or landing on the moon or the discovery of […]
