Everyone knows you don’t kick someone when they’re down. But that’s what the federal government’s recent budget did to many small business owners who are struggling to stay afloat or striving to take their new ventures to the next level of growth. While the budget did include some small business […]
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The world is coming alive, with the crocus, hyacinth, daffodil, tulip, and marsh marigold in all their glory. Cherry blossoms are in bloom, like a sweet white swath announcing that Spring is here, her voice hesitant at first as she clears away winter’s clutter. Dandelions are coming. I can feel […]
It is with profound sadness that the Elias family announces the loss of Roy Edward Elias on April 25, 2024, at home. Roy was born December 26, 1960, to Esther and Archie Elias. He was dearly loved and survived by his boys Derek, Shawn and David; his siblings Mary Evans, […]
Miskwaanakwadok – Lynx Clan Krista Horton, 40, Miskwaanakwadok (Red Sky Morning), Lynx Clan, of Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 19, 2024, at La Verendrye Hospital – Riverside Health Care, Fort Frances, Ontario. She was born October 24, 1983, in Fort Frances to Audrey Horton and Craig […]
It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Lennox Earl Menson, 17, of Seine River First Nation on April 18, 2024. Lennox was born on July 1, 2006, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to parents Marcella Spoon and Vernon Menson. He enjoyed spending time with family, playing video […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Randolph Morrisseau, 83, of Thunder Bay, Ontario, on April 22, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Thunder Bay. A complete announcement to follow.
At the age of 100, Ellen passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, at Rainycrest Long Term Care. A complete funeral announcement to follow.
Fort Frances High School presents “We Will Rock You” (school edition) A jukebox musical featuring the music of British rock legends Queen. It will be held at Townshend Theatre, April 24-27. The musical tells the story of a renegade group known as the Bohemians who struggle to restore the free […]
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Debbie Ballard
Debbie Ballard
My mother would say that whenever she encountered anyone who had, what she considered, large feet. I guess it was one of her quirks that she would notice the size of people’s feet. She never said a word about bunions, even though she had bunions. When I was much, much […]
Milestone birthdays are being celebrated in our rural area. Twin siblings Geraldine Mutz and Gerald Nugent turned 60 on April 20. A surprise birthday party was held at the Flint House to honour this occasion. Family attended and many memories were shared and new meaningful memories were made. Also celebrating […]
The uncomfortable link connecting sports and gambling has always existed, and always will. Baseball had its Black Sox scandal more than a century ago. Hockey’s first player suspended for gambling was Babe Pratt, in 1946. Football sat down its glamorous superstar, Green Bay’s Paul Horning, for betting in 1963. (Pratt […]
Re: “Canadian fishing guides and resort owners seek protections for local tourism industry” April 10, 2024 Fort Frances Times Dear editor, Scott Hamilton says they have voiced concerns to the Canadian government for around 25 years, when actually it’s been 31 years. In 1993, the International Mobility Program: Unique Work […]
