When these words find their way into the Fort Frances Times on Dec. 27, I will be departing Dawson City. Like so many before me, we come in search of gold in its many forms. Many courageous and tenacious people set off to find adventure in Dawson City. In 1898, […]
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Communities which lose their major industry/employer often succumb to a downward spiral that inevitably drains the life out of them. Looking back at 2017, that certainly isn’t the case here. Although completion was delayed until the fall, limiting its use before winter set in and nixing plans for a celebratory […]
Dear Editor: Initially I must apologize for not responding to the change of name at the Sister Kennedy Centre in the Dec. 20th edition of the Fort Frances Times. I must thank both Nora Paulenko and Margaret Rousseau for providing the impetus to get me to put pen to paper. […]
A Christmas Eve service will be held Sunday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church on Morrison Crescent (located behind the Copper River Inn). The annual community Christmas dinner will be held Monday, Dec. 25 from noon-2 p.m. at Knox United Church, with the Fort Frances Choraliers providing […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Jeannie Morphet, 92, on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
Elaine Agnes Frazer (nee Harland) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017 in Perth, Ont., at 80 years of age, after a decade with Alzheimer’s. Cherished wife of Doug Frazer (d. 1987); beloved mother of Bruce (d. 1966), Paul (Caroline), and Garth (Catherine); grandmother. of Ethan, Noah, Matthew, Naomi, […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Sharon Jean Myers announces the unexpected passing of their dear beautiful wife, mother, sister, and friend on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. Following a short illness and surrounded by family, Sharon went to be with her Lord. Born in Winnipeg, Man. on […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joseph Dorie announces his passing, at the age of 84, at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances Ont. Eight months have passed since the passing of his beloved wife, Patsy Ann. Joe spent much of his time in remembrance and […]
Dear editor, The 2017 “Coats4Kids” campaign is now over and has been branded as a huge success. With the help of more than 20 local partners, the Knights of Columbus have secured eight dozen brand new winter coats for at-risk youths in our community. This will bring some relief to […]
To the editor: We are very disappointed that town council decided to change the Sister Kennedy Centre’s name. Margaret and I were not seniors yet when Sister Kennedy and a dedicated group realized that there was very little for seniors in our community, notably a place to meet and socialize. […]
Who should get a stocking with a single potato or a lump of coal this year? There was a pervasive belief in the 19th century that if you were poor, it was because you or your ancestors did bad things. God was punishing you. If you live in the United […]
