When I was learning the lithography trade, I learned that it was important to take time to make things fit together and to create good cast lead images. If I hurried in the process, problems arose and in more than one instance, speed brought problems, and the steps and the […]
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By Sam Laskaris
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Sandra Laronde, a member of Temagami First Nation in northern Ontario, is the 2025 recipient of the Lifetime Artistic Achievement in Dance honour from the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards. Laronde is a director, producer, choreographer and author, and the executive and artistic director of Red Sky Performance, a company […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — As curling fans across the country tuned in to watch the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, they also saw an ad campaign promoting the city — and that meant a lot of exposure. “I think the estimates are in the millions, the tens of millions,” Jamie Taylor, CEO […]
In the 80’s soon after the amalgamation at a board meeting, a Emo member over heard a discussion how Fort Frances could benefit if Emo could be shut down. By 2000 Emo Health Care Centre was stripped of our two O R’s, our Maternity Ward, our Emergency, lab, x ray […]
DID YOU KNOW? While many drivers are well aware of the importance of keeping their vehicle in good operating condition such as completing routine maintenance checks, some may still overlook the importance of safety and maintenance of their vehicles. In addition, it is illegal to drive a vehicle that is […]
Well, I should be updating you on my week in Toronto, but I never made it there. I packed up and left for the airport on Monday. I was about 10 km from the airport and my phone was steadily binging. Turns out everyone was trying to tell me that […]
Before their final home games against the Beaver Brae Broncos, the Fort Frances High School Muskies hockey teams honoured their grade 12 players who will be departing their teams after this season. Right, the Muskie girls honoured four departing seniors, from left, Danielle Schram, Avery Sinclair, Marissa Kenny, and Ophelia […]
Wahbonnigoonnaybeek – Atik O’dotem (Caribou clan) Wahbonnigoonnaybeek – Lou-Ann Bombay (Brown), Atik O’dotem (Caribou clan), began her journey to the spirit world on the morning of February 18, 2025. She was 64 years old. She was born on November 1, 1960, in Emo, to Elizabeth and Benjiman Brown Sr. Lou-Ann […]
The family of Beverly Edna Collett is deeply saddened to advise of Bev’s passing January 21, 2025. Bev was born in Emo on November 30, 1946. She grew up on the Smart Family homestead in Pinewood, Ontario, with her parents Geraldine and Frank and six siblings. Bev attended the Morley […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda LaRocque on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Fort Frances with her family by her side. Linda was born March 16, 1952, in Fort Frances, Ont., as the second eldest of four to John and Irene Huntley. She lived […]
The family of Helene Lavigne, 91, is saddened to announce her passing on February 23, 2025, at Rainy River Long-Term Care. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario.
Aazhiigabowec The family of Aazhiigabowec/Marilyn Morrison announce her passing on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 63, at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Aazhiigabowec/Marilyn was born on May 30, 1961, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario, to parents Bill and Helen Morrison. Aazhiigabowec/Marilyn moved to […]
