COCHRAN-Born to Emma Cochran, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Lissa Jae, weighing 9 lbs on April 26, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

It is with great sadness that the family of Alphonse LaRoche announces his passing on Thursday, May 3, 2018. A memorial mass will be held on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Fort Frances, Ont. A complete obituary will follow.

A session on the future of health care, hosted by the North West LHIN, will be held today (May 3) from 5:30-8 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. For more info or to confirm your participation, contact Nuala McKee at 1-807-684-9425 ext. 2024 or via e-mail at nuala.mckee@lhins.on.ca Fort Frances High […]

All eyes certainly are focused on the upcoming provincial election, with the campaign expected to get underway officially in the coming days leading up to the June 7 vote. But local residents actually will be going to the polls twice this year as municipal elections are slated for Monday, Oct. […]

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 […]

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 […]