James Laverne Drennan, known by many as Jim or Jimmy or even Whimpy, the Kindest most gentle man you could meet, loved by so many, he would make you laugh with little effort, always there to lend a tool a hand and in most cases a cold beer. Jim passed […]
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With heavy hearts the family of Mary Demianiw, age 95 years, announce her peaceful passing on Monday, June 8, 2020. Mary was a lifetime resident of Fort Frances, living the majority of her life in the family home on Crowe Ave. She moved to Shevlin Towers later in life where […]
Bob Durnin Dear editor, I have been following the situation in Emo with interest and some concernment and while I seldom risk personal injury in a snowball fight, I cannot in good conscience remain silent. All the letters to the Ed, both pro and con have some merit – Luke […]
Dave Allison Dear editor, “Everyone Matters or Nobody Matters.” Harry Bosch Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated. And just because you are right doesn’t make me wrong. And just because you are wrong, doesn’t make me right. Every human being on this planet goes to […]
MELINE-HOVEN-Born to Katy Meline and Jason Hoven, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, LilithTena Arlene, weighing 6lbs 6oz on May 15, 2020 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Curling Canada has announced new head coaches for its mixed doubles and wheelchair curling teams. The organization said in a release Tuesday that Scott Pfeifer will take over the mixed curling program, while Mick Lizmore will head the wheelchair team. Pfeifer was a member Randy […]
The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton The Edmonton Oilers were back at Rogers Place on Monday – some of them, anyway. The club opened its arena for voluntary, small-group training as the NHL moved to Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol with an eye towards eventually resuming its pandemic-hit season. The Oilers […]
The Canadian Press With COVID-19 now affecting the lives of Canadians on so many levels, people across the country are seeking answers to numerous important questions they have about the novel coronavirus. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions: What will post COVID restaurant dining look like? Restaurants are […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — A film about a “trainer turned whistleblower” at Ontario’s Marineland aquatic park has won the top audience prize at Hot Docs, which was held online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canadian festival says “The Walrus and the Whistleblower” won the Hot Docs […]
The Associated PressDean Fosdick Fences are the best way to prevent deer and other foraging animals from damaging gardens, landscape plants and orchards, but they can be expensive, and difficult or time-consuming to install. There are other wildlife deterrents, but they might not work as well, so be prepared to […]







