We are saddened to announce the passing of Frances Kepes, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home in Fort Frances, Ont., on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the age of 87. Frances Marosi was born in Kislod, Hungary in 1931 to Johan and Elizabeth. She was an only child as her father […]
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My father called me Winnie Pooh when I was little, dropping the “the” so as not to be accused of violating copyright laws (I’m sure that was the reason). When I re-read the letters he wrote to me just before he died, letters I’ve read at least a hundred times, […]
In seven years of travelling all over the U.S. to compete in bass tournaments, I’ve been pretty fortunate that I’ve never had any of my fishing gear stolen out of my boat or truck. Alas, that all changed last week in Kentucky when the back of my truck was nearly […]
Paul David Begin, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed way on Friday, April 20, 2018 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. A complete obituary will follow.
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Roger Grouette, who went peacefully on Monday, April 16, 2018 in the presence of his family at HSC. Roger was predeceased by his parents, Marie Elizabeth Marguerite and Joseph Eduardo Grouette; brother, Edward Grouette; and sister, Doris Brown (Grouette). He […]
“Spring Fever Days” runs today through Saturday in Emo. Check out the special supplement with yesterday’s Times for a full schedule of events. Piano adjudicator Jane Duerksen will be conducting a workshop, entitled “Tips for a polished performance,” tomorrow (April 20) at 11 a.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Admission is […]
The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts will put the wraps on its 78th year this Friday with the final performances in the Piano Division. The annual “Highlights Concert,” featuring the best of the best, then will follow on Tuesday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Townshend […]
Dear editor: I was disappointed by the news that NDP brass in Toronto had disqualified Matt Soprovich from seeking the party’s nomination in Kenora-Rainy River, sidelining a Fort Frances resident in favour of their preferred candidate from Kenora. In doing so, they have smeared a good person and an active […]
The merchants of Emo have geared up for “Spring Fever Days” again this year. The festival, now more than 50 years in age, has become the signal that winter is officially over. Kudos to the foresight of Ted Corrigan, Charlie Tompkins, Bill Mosbeck, Gordon Meyers, and Dennis Degagne, who believed […]
On Saturday, April 14, 2018, our mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Shirley Dianne Elizabeth Larsen, passed away peacefully at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. with loved ones by her side. Shirley was 72. We are saddened by her passing but find comfort in knowing she has gone to […]
