With diverse and interesting family origins, Noreen Stinson, 87, was born and raised in Fort Frances. A proud mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Stinson’s life taught her much, from working to hitting the road in exploration of different countries and cities. Now, in her eighth decade of life, Stinson shares […]
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By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
With the pandemic forcing many people indoors, a lot of individuals began taking up different hobbies to occupy their time. Some have even registered in courses to either improve their skills or apply to post-secondary education. Carrie Jolicoeur, a single mom, came to Valley Adult Learning Association (VALA) looking to […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Sunset Water Sports in Fort Frances has applied to a grant called “Fishing Has No Boundaries” from Tbaytel, in order to purchase adaptive fishing equipment. Shawna McRitchie, co-owner of Sunset Water Sports in Fort Frances, said they are one of 12 finalists to receive one of three $10,000 grants. “We […]
Members of Rainy River First Nations gathered at the RRFN Indian Residential School Monument to honour the memory of 215 children found buried on the grounds of a former Kamloops residential school. Through stories, drumming and the lighting of a sacred fire, the community mourned in solidarity with Kamloops. – […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
In recognition of the 52nd anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and the birth of the Pride movement, one local organization is hoping to put on a one-of-a-kind event to celebrate and reunite a community that has been kept apart by COVID. The Binesiwag Centre for Wellness (BCW) and its Queers […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
The hunt is on for treasures around town as seniors pile into their cars to participate in the car rally treasure hunt today. June is officially senior’s month and to kick it off, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is hosting a seniors car rally treasure hunt for those 55 […]
By Ted Brockie
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
In 1958, Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club erected two bare bones wooden skeet houses to specs with now antique throwers that had to be cocked by a person within each house. Hiram Walker Distillery donated a trophy with the year’s Labour Day Shoot-off winner having the honour of a plaque and […]
By Gord Mackintosh
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
My wife, Margie, and I live in Winnipeg, but we still carry “packsacks,” not “backpacks.” We ride snowmobiles we call “machines” and go “up the lake.” That’s because we’re privileged to come from fabulous Fort Frances. We miss “the Fort” and that got us reminiscing. In the 1960’s, some things […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
At what point in life does one start thinking about their eternal resting location? Will it be six feet under ground or an urn in a columbarium niche? If you are an obituary reader, you will have noticed that as per most wishes, cremation has taken place, with a celebration […]
Vayda Steele spent some time with her new friend recently. This ruby-throated hummingbird seemed more than happy to hang out with Vayda and enjoy some of her soft drink while he was at it. The tiny bird gets its name from the brilliant red patch of feathers on its throat, […]
LONDON, Ont. – A vigil is scheduled for tonight at the mosque of five family members who police say were intentionally struck down by a driver in London, Ont. The London Muslim Mosque said the city and the country are devastated in the aftermath of Sunday’s attack, which left four […]
By Holly McKenzie-Sutter
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Limited patio dining, indoor shopping and larger outdoor gatherings will be permitted in Ontario on Friday, as the province moves its economic reopening plan up by a few days. The government said pandemic health indicators have improved and COVID-19 vaccine uptake is high enough to begin lifting some […]
