The Alzheimer Society of Canada recently flew its Forget Me Not flag in the Township of Emo. On hand for the flag presentation was Mary O’Connor, Client Services Co-ordinator for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora Rainy River District, and Emo councillor Lincoln Dunn. According to the Alzheimers Society of Canada, […]
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Similar to how perch were sometimes disrespected by anglers when I was growing up, the same could be said about burbot. I can remember fishing as a kid and there were times when somebody caught a burbot and it was left on the ice, “for the fox”, I can remember […]
Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner, and although I am not a big sports fan, one cannot help but being inundated by the media that this annual game day is fast approaching. Almost everyone loves dip with snacking chips, so I am giving you a couple of our […]
The U11 AA Canadians hockey team are hosting The Canadians Cup tournament, Feb 18-20th 2022 at The Fort Frances Memorial Sportsplex. Six teams will be battling for the cup, with games open to the public. The opening ceremonies are at 3:30 pm Feb 18, with free Admission all weekend.
The Seniors Companion Project is looking for volunteers for its friendly phone call program. Take a little time out of your week to alleviate loneliness in a senior – and even yourself! Training and full support are provided. Call Andrea Avis at 271-6370, or e-mail seniorsproject@fortfrances.ca. Seniors looking to receive […]
When you’re a member of the sports media, you’re not supposed to have a personal bias about the athletes you cover. Sometimes, it happens. For me, it happened with Ken Read. He was an international skiing star, leader of the famous Crazy Canucks, who were winning World Cup races with […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the January Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Amanda Lalonde of Emo, ON with the winning ticket number O-5775889. Lalonde takes home $17,870, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Monday, January 31 […]
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TORONTO – Ontario’s fiscal watchdog is predicting smaller budget deficits over the next few years compared to those in the government’s latest economic update because of stronger revenue growth. A new report from the Financial Accountability Office says it expects the provincial deficit will decline to $2.8 billion by the […]
This family of deer takes a stroll each evening, heading south on Erin Crescent, to the delight of many residents. If you have a great photo to share, send it in! Send your photos to tips@fortfrances.com. – Diane Fry photo
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WINDSOR, Ont. – The Ambassador Bridge border crossing between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit has reopened to U.S.-bound traffic after an anti-vaccine mandate demonstration blocked traffic in both directions on Monday evening. Windsor police say U.S.-bound traffic is moving across the bridge, and vehicles can use the Wyandotte St. West entrance. […]
TORONTO – Ontarians have recently started hearing their top health and government officials speak of “learning to live with COVID-19,” but it doesn’t mean immediately returning to life as it was in 2019 and authorities should be refining their message, experts say. Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medical officer of […]
