Ralph Conrad Johnson, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014. A complete obituary will follow.
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Are you horrified by—and want to end—the systematic abuse of our children through cyberbullying? Me, too. Do you value personal privacy for you and your family? Me, too. Unfortunately, the Conservatives are dropping the ball yet again on an important issue—and it could have a big impact on our individual […]
The summer tournament fishing circuit in Northwestern Ontario kicks into full swing with the Emo Walleye Classic later this week, but it remains to be seen what kind of season 2014 will bring. Just 32 teams had registered for the EWC as of press time. The Fort Frances Canadian Bass […]
My family and I celebrated my mother’s life on May 17. Family and friends gathered together in one place—each of us taking our last steps with my mother; remembering her bright light, remembering her smile and her enthusiasm. I think the celebration of my mother’s life was perfect, as perfect […]
Yay—the warm weather has arrived. Funny how we can go from 10 degrees to 90 in no time at all! No complaint at all but it is quite an adjustment. I finally was able to do some field work at the Emo Agricultural Research Station late on Thursday. It was […]
There certainly are some benefits to being self-employed and working within the fishing industry. Along with my wife, August, we get to go on some awesome trips—mostly fishing-related in some way or another. Over the winter, Shelley Bujold and Jack Dawson from CJBN in Kenora reached out to B.C. Tourism […]
When is something considered old? In fashion it might be three months. When it comes to cars and trucks, it could be 10 years. A home might be considered old when it has been around for 50-60 years. A person might be considered old at age 70 or 80. Buildings […]
Dear editor: Fellow citizens and elected representatives of our town—thank you for your efforts on behalf of tourism. The label tourism represents a lot more than the entities or businesses that deal with non-residents. To be sure, all help is appreciated. But the resident tourists need your consideration! A lot […]
Dear editor: In 2011, I wrote a letter to the Fort Frances Times about the need to elect Sarah Campbell to the Ontario Legislative Assembly. I did so because of what almost happened across the border here in Minnesota in 2010. A right-wing Republican named Tom Emmer almost became governor […]
Dear editor: Women’s emergency shelters in Ontario have been under a funding freeze since 2009. The proposed provincial budget would have provided $15 million over three years to fill the gap. However, with the election being called, shelters across the province are concerned those dollars and promises may be forgotten. […]
Dear editor: Since purchasing a Samsung tablet a couple of months ago, it has been an adventure to become familiar with its operation. Jim Hudson gave me initial instructions, which required repetition over the next few weeks. Around this time, I began to get further assistance from students who work […]
Beloved and loving daughter, wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandma, Joy Lovella Hamilton, with her son and grandson by her side, slipped quietly away to begin her next journey on the evening of Wednesday, May 21, 2014 in Duncan, B.C. She was born Aug. 10, 1924 in International Falls, Mn. She […]
