Staff In conjunction with the “Threadworks” exhibit coming here in November, the Fort Frances Museum is showcasing local textile work at the first-ever Fort Frances Fibre Art Festival. After achieving enthusiastic public participation with exhibits such as “Our Local Métis Story” and “Ukrainian Connection,” the local museum now is looking […]
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Staff With two new physicians set to start at the Fort Frances Community Clinic next month, local physician recruiter Todd Hamilton calls it “good news.” “It’s great for the community,” he enthused. “It’s positive news.” Dr. Melanie Halvorsen and Dr. Craig Holland already have been working in the emergency room […]
Joey Payeur Even though he made it to the bright lights of the big city, Darren Dutchyshen has never forgotten his small-town roots. That’s a big reason why being part of the “Kraft Celebration Tour” means so much to the co-host of the prime-time edition of TSN SportsCentre, which will […]
Sarah Pruys “I think it exceeded our expectations in a lot of areas,” Krista Kellar, second vice-president of the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society, said about this year’s fall fair in Emo. “With our truck raffle, we were able to raise some money to get some projects around the fairgrounds […]
Joey Payeur Mike Ohman rose to the occasion when it mattered most. Ohman’s goal sealed a 4-3 penalty-kick shootout victory for Senior Pharmasave over International Travel Services in the championship game for the men’s division of the Borderland Soccer League last Thursday. “My plan was just to put it into […]
Heather Latter Ashley Croswell of Barwick, centre, was crowned the 2013 Emo Fair queen Thursday evening upstairs at the Emo Aren. Madison Allan, right, captured the title of First Princess while Hailey Wirtz was named Second Princess.
Heather Latter Jessica Haw led her 1,210-pound “Reserve Champion” market steer around the ring Saturday afternoon during the annual 4-H auction. She fetched the top bid at $3.80/pound.
Five-year-old Mya Smith enjoyed her candy apple, a traditional fair-time treat, on Friday evening at the Emo Fair. The snack was sure to give her the energy to continue riding the midway all evening with her family.
Courtney Easton of the Couchiching Lady Raiders turned on the jets Monday evening to beat out this infield single as Caroline Chartrand of the Redgut Babes made the catch a little too late.
It is with great sadness that the family of Cindy McLeod announces her passing on Tuesday, Aug. 13. 2013 in Calgary, Alta. Cindy was born May 6, 1961 in Atikokan, Ont. She is survived by her two sons, Kurt Mayville and Patrick Mayville, both of Calgary, Alta. She also is […]
It is with great sadness that the family of John “Tidlo” Jones Jr. announces the sudden passing of a son, brother, uncle, and friend. Tidlo was born Jan. 4, 1958 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Nancy and John Jones Sr. He was raised in the community of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, […]
Ernie Chesney (Perry), 67, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, Aug, 16, 2013. Arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
