The bass tournament season is in full swing across Sunset Country this weekend with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship taking place on Rainy Lake and the Bronzeback Classic going on at Lake of the Woods. The FFCBC is one of the highlights of the year for me—an event that […]
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From local fairways to the tee boxes of Thunder Bay and the greens of the world’s most revered course at St. Andrews, Scotland, it’s been a full week for those who play and follow the grand old game. Start with the Kitchen Creek Golf Club’s Senior Men’s Open last Wednesday. […]
Like any event that’s been running for more than two decades, the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship faces the challenge of keeping people wanting to attend it year after year. But while there’s no question the FFCBC is a far cry from its heyday in terms of team numbers, activities, […]
Dear editor: Wow, we really enjoyed the “Harmony of Nations” concert on Saturday. Ashley MacIsaac was amazing. We also were impressed with the quality of all of the performances. Great music, beautiful setting, and lots of fun. Looking forward to attending next year. Kudos to the organizers. (Signed), Dennis and […]
Dear editor: The article in the Fort Frances Times regarding the work done on our behalf in the past interval—on the sandbagging effort and on the detour with the signage and instructions—is much appreciated! We local taxpayers know how frustrating for tourists and strangers to find their way around and […]
Dear editor: I’m writing to ask if someone can explain to me why horses were reported starving and dying on a farm west of Fort Frances in March and the O.S.P.C.A. and OPP have not done anything? Just recently, horses were found dead on another farm—and both the O.S.P.C.A. and […]
John Dronyk passed away peacefully, in the presence of his family, on Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Georgetown Hospital. John, in his 72nd year, was father to Gary, Annie, and Amber; grandfather to Jordyn, Aryn, Jacob, Emma, and Gucci; and dear brother of Richard, James, and Terry Dronyk. A […]
Eila Aune Hakkarainen, 85, of Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at the Emo Health Centre. Eila was born in Finland on Dec. 3, 1929 to Kalle and Jenni Hakkarainen. She grew up in Finland and became a nurse. She later immigrated to England, where she […]
With heavy hearts, the family of Paul Clarke, of Fort Frances, Ont., announces his passing on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
The family sadly announces the passing of Lawrence Holbrook, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances with his family by his side. Lawrence was born in Hanna, Alta. to Ernest and Essie Holbrook. As he grew up, he lived in numerous […]
It is with great sadness to the family of Edmund Joseph Indian, also known as “Toy” to many, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 in Winnipeg, Man. at age 60. He was predeceased by his beloved parents, John and Bella Indian, and grandparents, Theresa and Bob Indian. Edmund is survived […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of Tyson James Romyn announces his passing on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. surrounded by his family. Tyson was born Dec. 10, 1988 in Fort Frances to Tim and Tammy Romyn. Tyson graduated from […]
