October 28, 1939 – July 20, 2026 It is with profound sadness that the family of Gordon “Bud” Dyrland announces his passing on July 20, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on October 28, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to Louis Dyrland and Olive Dent (né Hall), Bud was a […]
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It is with profound sadness and quiet grace that the family announces the passing of Lois “June” Benjamin, in her 82nd year, on July 19, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital, with her family by her side. June was born to William and Bernice Witherspoon on February 6, 1944, in Fort […]
“Zhiishiib” Waasisii doodem It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lori-Lee Kelly, age 55, on July 20, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, ON. Lori was born December 22, 1970, in the big town of Emo, ON. Born to parents Bob and Dolores Kelly. […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Neonewapenase “Mushom” Smith announce his peaceful passing on July 21, 2026 at Laverendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, On. with his family by his side. Mushom was born in Naicatchewenin First Nation to Sally and Billy Smith. Left to mourn his loss […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia “Pat” Basaraba on July 16 at Riverview Health Centre. Pat was born in 1953, to Peter and Polly Basaraba. She is survived by her brother, Al (Laurel); her nephews, Matt (Emma) and Joe; Matt and Emma’s daughters, Ava […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon McPherson announce her passing on July 23, 2026, at La Verendrye hospital surrounded by her family. Sharon was born September 02, 1949, in Kenora, Ontario to the late James and Mary Murphy. In 1966 the family moved to Fort Frances […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Fort Frances Kiwanis Club is hosting a barbecue in memory of Dr. Bob Lidkea a long-time Kiwanian. Wednesday, July 29, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Kiwanis Club will be preparing hot dogs and hamburgers for visitors and collecting old glasses and frames to help provide […]
By Andrew Flynn
aflynn@fortfrances.com
EDITORIAL
aflynn@fortfrances.com
EDITORIAL
Our readers may have noticed that over the past few months, the number of flyers from major national retailers included in the Thursday Bulletin of the Fort Frances Times has dwindled to next to nothing. We want you to know that those changes aren’t coming from us and to explain […]
EVENTS CALENDAR There will be a Show and Shine Classic Car show on July 23 from 3-7 p.m. at Fort Frances GM including a free barbecue and treats. Pop Vegas will perform at the Fort Frances Legion on Saturday, July 25 from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Summer Sounds in […]
I’d like to think that when no one is watching, I morph into a model of productivity and discipline and for the most part, that is a true statement. I am a mission on a mission, and I can burn the pants off a project all by myself. When no […]
Spending decades at the nexus and intersection of cultural traditions and education can certainly conjure significant reflection. Lately, conjuring has been active. Lively, even. The last few decades in Canada have seen an emphasis on traditional education. On one level, I understand this focus due to damage, turbulence and aims […]
