Ogimaaniikut – Makwa doodem The family of Sheldon Kelly Sr. are saddened to announce his sudden passing on September 8, 2021 in Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation. He was born on March 7, 1980 in Emo, Ontario to Yvonne Kelly and Donney Leonard Spruce; and was proudly raised by his […]
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Election Day in Canada is on Monday, September 20. The Thunder Bay-Rainy River riding has five candidates to choose from. We asked each of them to submit their thoughts on current issues to help voters to make an informed choice at the ballot box. To find out where and how […]
The Riverside Healthcare Foundation’s DI Dash Picture This campaign was a success after many volunteers and participants took part to raise money to purchase scanning equipment. They managed to raise $17,000 in donations and pledges. Fort Frances Mayor June Caul presented a $60,000 check from the town and Mike Ford, […]
Break out the brooms and get ready to hurry hard, a new season is getting underway at the Fort Frances Curling Club. While the world isn’t quite out from under the spectre of COVID-19, curling club board member Christine Denby said the club is gearing back up for a new […]
I receive many calls throughout the growing season to identify problems with plants. The most common “disease” I identify is lack of water. Gardeners are often under the false impression that their garden is moist enough to support the plants in their gardens. Containers and hanging baskets often fall victim […]
After the 25th edition of the annual Bassin’ For Bucks fishing tournament wrapped up on Sunday evening in Sioux Narrows I felt like I was starting to get old. The tournament started way back in 1996 and I have been fortunate to have fished every one. After a few anglers missed […]
Despite a lifetime of hype and seamy associates, boxing was once a sport with universal appeal, admired for its macho honour and respected skill. There was only one “heavyweight champion of the world” and CTE might have been considered a typo or an acronym for a college degree nobody knew. […]
By Robin McCormick
The annual NFN Bass/Walleye Classic held Friday and Saturday (September 10/11) was once again a huge success. Over 30 teams participated and none were disappointed in the amount of work and hospitality put into this event. When the final bags were weighed, first place was taken by Mike Wilson and […]
January 28, 1941 – September 4, 2021 The family are sad to announce the sudden passing of Harold Kellar, age 80, at his home in Devlin, Ontario, on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Harold was born January 28, 1941 at the Cuthbertson Nursing Home in Devlin to Cecil and Mildred Kellar, […]
(Margaret) passed away peacefully at Rainycrest on September 9, 2021 at the age of 96. She was born on July 7, 1925 in Shell River, Manitoba to Ladyk and Anasthasia Urbanski. Mom completed high school and college in Winnipeg and then relocated to Fort Frances to be near her brother […]
Press release
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) advises the public that there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated residents in the Emo area. An outbreak associated with Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program (SCAP) and SonShine Christian Kindergarten has been declared and affects many households and age groups. By provincial definition, an […]
