On Friday, July 30, Doris Jean Bolen, 94, of Fort Frances, Ontario peacefully passed away at her residence. A complete announcement to follow.
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Ray Jewell of Devlin passed away on Saturday July 31st, 2021 in Thunder Bay. A celebration of life will be held this Saturday August 7th from 1:00-3:00pm at the Emo Legion. It will be a come and go, with casual dress preferred. A complete obituary will follow.
Revco Carpet’s Dave Woodgate pulled the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club Trip of the Month draw for August on Tuesday morning. Jack Hamilton and Sarah Strain were the winners of a Rocky Mountain Coach Tour valued at $4,400. September’s draw is for a Newfoundland Self-Drive trip ($3,800). –Ken Kellar […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
There are the lucky few who have known what they want to be from a young age but for most of us, it is a case of trial and error. For Rebecca Webb, financial planning consultant, it meant going across the globe to realize where she belonged. There are the […]
She knew from a very young age that she wanted to have a job with an element of excitement and where she could help people daily. It was because of a summer job at the OPP regional headquarters in Thunder Bay that Sgt. Ann McEwen found her true calling and […]
A slate of four contestants have put their name forward to compete in the Emo Fair Queen competition. The 2021 Queen will be crowned Thursday, August 19, at 7 p.m. on the small stage of the fair grounds. Follow their journey through the competition in upcoming editions of the Times. […]
Hello! My name is Georgia Romyn and I am a 2021 fair queen contestant. I am 13 years old and will be going into grade 9 at the Rainy River High School this fall. I live in Stratton, Ont with my family. My parents are Colin and Melinda Romyn. I […]
Hi my name is Leah Eve Bagacki I’m one of the contestants running for the honour of being Emo Fair Queen. I would like to tell you a little bit more about myself. I’m 17 years old and I’ve grown up in the Rainy River District with my dad(Craig), mom(Ashlie) […]
Hello! My name is Makinnley McCormick. I am 14 years old and I live in Devlin with my parents and two younger brothers. I am entering Grade 9 in the fall at Fort France High School. I can’t wait for all the new opportunities high school will give me. I have decided […]
Hello, my name is Aynsley Teeple. I’m 14 years old, and will be attending grade 9 at Fort Frances High School. Recently, I graduated from grade 8 at Sturgeon Creek School. I live in Chapple ON, with my dad Jason, stepmom Chantelle, my three brothers Wilson, Mason and Bradley. I […]
Prizes for Fair Queen Contestants are generously supplied by local businesses and individuals. Emo Fair Queen – $500.00 1st Princess – $400.00 2nd Princess – $300.00 Miss Congeniality Voted by secret ballot by fellow Contestants to the contestant who is most outgoing, friendly and helpful throughout the competition. Miss Congeniality […]
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Distant Replay
Distant Replay
The unexpected withdrawals from the Olympic events by the greatest gymnast ever, Simone Biles, brought back some ugly memories of Canada’s past. Elaine Tanner, who may have been this country’s greatest swimmer ever, made her Olympic debut in the 100-metre backstroke, at Mexico City’s 50-metre pool, and she had the […]
