The boomerang, a remarkable invention, returns thrown objects back to their originators. Hence, it is appropriate to call those in their mid-20s the boomerang generation. What is so astonishing is their conduct, their way of living. They are adrift in their career patterns, and in their social and family life. […]
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It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth Glueheisen announces her passing on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011 at her home. She was born Nov. 13, 1928 in Glasgow, Scotland to the late William and Annie Terris, attending high school in Garrowhill. Prior to her marriage, she was a […]
Vera Croswell, 88, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, Jan. 24, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. She was born May 12, 1922 in Chapple Township, Ont. to the late Clifford (William) and Mabel Gordon. She was united in marriage to James Roland Croswell on Aug. […]
Duane Hicks Kitchen and Bath Plus on Fifth Street West was damaged extensively by fire early this morning. While three walls of the building still were standing this morning, the extent of damage sustained was much more evident from there rear, as seen here.
Peggy Revell Jamari Smith (foreground) and Issiah Fiessel worked on their counting skills during a game of “Snakes & Ladders” yesterday at the Aboriginal Head Start program here. The board games and activities were run yesterday and again today to celebrate Family Literacy Day (Jan. 27). Schools, organizations, and families […]
Robin McCormick The Emo Legion will hold its annual January fish fry, also featuring mashed potatoes, wild rice casserole, baked beans, cole slaw, and dessert, this Saturday (Jan. 29). Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for children six and under. Take-out orders are available and orders also can be […]
Dave Ogilvie The first “Rabbie Burns Dinner” ever held in Emo was deemed a success by the Emo and District Lions Club, which hosted the inaugural event on Saturday. Thanks to the hard work of co-organizers Stewart and Debbie Firth, more than 100 people attended the evening celebration, which included […]
Irene Laing The Fort Frances Kiwanis Club was pleased to have Anthony Kadikoff of Fort Frances, a director for the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Foundation, as their guest speaker at their meeting Jan. 20 at La Place Rendez-Vous here. Kadikoff focused on three major areas supported by the […]
Staff Families of St. Michael’s School students are invited there tomorrow (Jan. 27) to celebrate Family Literacy Day. The purpose of Family Literacy Day is to celebrate adults and children reading and learning together this day and throughout the year. This year’s theme is “Play for Literacy.” Various games and […]
Press Release Trustees with the Northwest Catholic District School Board recently attended the Ontario Catholic School Trustees Association professional development conference in Toronto. The purpose of the gathering was to offer Catholic trustees the opportunity to celebrate the Eucharist, hear current news and issues in education from OCSTA president Nancy […]
Staff Nominees are being sought for the 14th-annual Influential Women of Northern Ontario Awards. With a nomination deadline of Feb. 18, the annual award looks to recognize women across Northern Ontario who have contributed to economic wealth, job creation, and growth in the region. “There are a lot of people […]
Taylor Vlotaros The Pine River 4-H Club just completed its “Chocolate” project. Club members are Taylor Vlotaros, Jordan, Kurt, and Morgan Desserre, Evan Govier, and Elijah and Rebecca Zimmerman, with Kim Desserre and Susan Irvine being the club leaders. At our first meeting, held Dec. 21, we talked about kitchen […]
