It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred Samuel Cotterill, who peacefully left us on April 20, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 2, 1948, in Peterborough, Ontario, Alfred was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. […]
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It is with sadness that the family of Sara-Hanna Gerber announces her sudden and unexpected passing on April 23, 2025, with some of her favourite people by her side. Sara was born in Fort Frances, Ont., on March 18, 1991, at La Verendrye Hospital. She was born to Mark and […]
Harley George Hatfield, age 83, of Penticton, BC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Born on August 10, 1941, in Penticton, Harley was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a good friend to many. He was a long-standing respected Penticton businessman, whose greatest joy was golf and playing […]
The family of Harvey Hudson would like to announce his peaceful passing April 29, 2025. Details regarding his Celebration of Life and a complete obituary will follow.
Ozaawaagan – Atik odoodemon It with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Randall Kenneth Jack, 32, of Thunder Bay, Ont., and formerly of Big Grassy First Nation on April 17, 2025. Randall was born September 4, 1992, in Rainy River, Ont., to Parents Fred Copenace and Sandra Jack. […]
Kathleen Susan Martin (Katie Sue, Lil’ Red) passed away unexpectedly in Fort Frances, Ontario, on April 14, 2025, at the age of 28. Katie was born November 24, 1996, in Fort Frances to David Martin of Fort Frances and Loretta Martin of Rainy River, Ontario. She leaves behind her two […]
By Robert Animikii Horton
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
A beloved uncle who continues to help guide and advise. A cousin who helped this beautiful borderland become like home two decades ago. A roommate during a tenure in graduate school with whom many laughs, stories, and memories were shared. His partner, a pillar of beauty and strength, who walks […]
DID YOU KNOW? Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is next week. In addition, Public Safety Canada has developed an online version of a home emergency plan at: www.getprepared.gc.ca YOUR HOME EMERGENCY PLAN: THE FINAL FOUR STEPS STEP 5 – PLAN FOR PETS STEP 6 – PLAN FOR SPECIFIC RISKS STEP […]
It is no secret that I am a huge fan of Steve Hartman and his philosophy and pursuit of those moments when people demonstrate what is best about humanity – kindness. I applaud him for seeking out these stories and bringing them to us, especially in this climate of greed […]
FEATURED EVENT The Rainy River District Festival of the Arts The Festival Highlights Concert will be held TONIGHT! Tuesday Apr. 29 6:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre $5 admission, everyone is welcome. Events Calendar Kids and Company’s final show of their 30th season is Wednesday Apr. 30 at 6 p.m. […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Rainy River District Festival of the Arts continues this week: Vocal classes run Apr. 22 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary School at 9:30 a.m. and at Knox United Church Fort Frances 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Apr. 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m., at Knox United […]
Penelope Ann McComb passed away peacefully at La Verendrye Hospital on April 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Penny was born on June 28, 1960, in Oshawa, Ontario, to Harold and Bunny Meades. She had fond memories of her childhood, and especially cherished summers spent at the cottage […]
