With heavy hearts we announce that our “Nan” Eva Mary Moran (nee Cunningham) passed away on February 2, 2016 at the age of 94 at La Verendrye Hospital surrounded by friends and family. Eva was pre-deceased by her parents Lloyd and Maud Cunningham, her fi rst husband Frank Ritchot in […]
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Ice-fishing. Ever since I tried it for the first time two years ago, the sport has remained my #1 favourite pastime of the winter season. I’ve spent countless blocks of time in the fishing tackle aisle at local hardware stores—reading package specs of small bait hooks and trying out ice-fishing […]
Marnie and I began remodelling our kitchen more than a year ago. Marnie had never liked the dropped ceiling of the brilliant fluorescent fixtures that could light up the whole downstairs. So we agreed to lower the ceiling and put in all new lighting. It was only the beginning of […]
It’s not news that we live in an aging society. In Canada, according to the 2011 census, the median age was 39.9 years compared to 26.2 years in 1971. With our ability to treat and cure diseases, we’ve made it possible for people to live longer lives. Modern medicine has […]
For ice anglers from Sioux Narrows and surrounding areas, the last weekend in January has grown into a tradition with the annual Crystal Harbour Ice Derby on Regina Bay. Once a two-day event that was started in the early 1990s, it has evolved into a one-day competition where anglers can […]
Well, the long month of January is behind us! Unfortunately, I missed most of it due to not feeling well. I have improved but still not myself—and still very short of air. Not sure what I’ve got going on but I will be back in to see the doctor this […]
Unbelievable! Hopefully people misread the question. Otherwise it’s hard to fathom how almost 80 percent of the 330-plus respondents to the Fort Frances Times’ web poll this past week don’t think “O Canada” should be gender-neutral. Really? This is our national anthem—one of the most iconic symbols of our collective […]
With great sadness the family announces the passing of Fred Howard Irvine on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at the age of 86. Fred was born on the farm in Mather Township on April 14, 1929. He lived on—and nurtured—that same piece of ground for his entire life until August, 2014, […]
When remembering a loved one lost, it can be easy, if not natural, to think of ourselves first. Because once they are gone, we remember them for what they were to us–be it a mother, a daughter, a sister, or a friend. Elaine Mary Pecyna (nee Badiuk) was all of […]
Shirley Ann Sullivan (nee Hodge), of Hope, B.C., earned her wings on Jan. 14, 2016 in her 81st year. With her trademark smile on her face, and her devoted children and granddaughter holding her hand, Shirley went to Heaven. While we mourn her passing, we also will delight in many […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothea Tolen (nee Marquardt) announce her passing, quietly, on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016 at the age of 92 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born Dec. 8, 1923 in Germany to Joseph and Ida Marquardt. She was […]
Douglas Wayne Mitchell passed away, with his family at his side, on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Douglas was born to George and Laura Mitchell on Dec. 17, 1940. He was the last baby to be born at the McKenzie Hospital in Fort Frances, […]
