Dave Ogilvie The eager youngsters at the “Holly Daze” parade in Emo on Friday everning were not disappointed as Santa’s float, above, turned the corner onto Front Street. Both sides of the street were crowded with cars and onlookers as Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their little dog greeted the children […]

Joey Payeur Junior Muskie Jacob Empey drove the hoop with nobody to stop him during a 38-32 loss to the St. John’s-Ravenscourt Eagles (Winnipeg) in the bronze-medal game of the black-and-gold’s home tournament Saturday at Fort High.

Dear Mike: Watching the evening news recently, I seen a discussion on Canada’s education system, on how the standards for math, among other subjects, has declined. I was curious as to how English grammar faired but it wasn’t even mentioned. Moments later the newscaster actually said: “We did good!” Me […]

Dear Mike: A Christmas party for Rainycrest residents took place Friday afternoon. Hallett Hall was set up for party time, with the fireplace crackling, Christmas music playing, and all the Rainycrest Auxiliary members decked out in their Christmas hats ready to have fun. The residents were treated to a yummy […]

Katherine Hazel Neilson passed away peacefully, at the age of 86, on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Katherine was born Katherine Hazel Stang on Oct. 20, 1927. Her early life was lived in the community of Dewart Township, Ont., where she […]

Emelia Santine Pollard, of Modesto, Calif. (formerly of International Falls, Mn.), passed away in her sleep Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013 at Stratford at Beyer Park in Modesto. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman Pollard, on March 15, 2008. Emelia is survived by her children, Toni (Roy) Valley, Dennis (Gail) […]

Florence Rose White, 96, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Society in International Falls. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in International Falls, with Rev. Fr. Kris […]

MOEN–Born to Peter and Faith, nee Armstrong, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Max Peter, weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz. on November 29, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

BIG GEORGE–Born to Alexandra Big George and Chris Andy, of Big Island First Nation, Ontario, a girl, Azra Quinn Gloriana, weighing 6 lbs. 13 oz. on November 29, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

BROWN–Born to Audrey Seguin and Shane Brown, of Bergland, Ontario, a boy, Jonathon Jeffrey, weighing 5 lbs. 13 oz. on November 28, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

PERLETTE–Born to Alyssa Perlette, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Wyatt Owen, weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. on November 27, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

DUECK–Born to Erin Neilson and Edd Dueck, of Rainy River, Ontario, a girl, London Kennedy Jayne, weighing 6 lbs. 10 oz. on November 12, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.