Heather Latter Ten-month-old Erick Burns seemed to enjoy visiting with jolly St. Nick during the annual “Cookies and Cocoa with Santa” event Saturday at the Fort Frances Museum. Children not only were able to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus but also took part in stringing popcorn, decorating treats, and […]

Peggy Revell Heidi Parr, with the United Native Friendship Centre, lit four candles during the vigil held Sunday afternoon at Knox United Church to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. More than 40 people attended the ceremony—which also coincided with the 20th anniversary of […]

Brealyn Richards enjoyed having her picture taken with Santa at the Emo Legion on Saturday. For only $2 or a donation to the food bank, children lined up to have their picture taken and to let St. Nick know what they want for Christmas.

Dan Falloon Fort Frances Canadian Dylan Grinsell broke into the Shattuck-St. Mary’s zone Sunday morning during the third game of a weekend series between the two teams. The Canadians lost all three tilts but coach David Egan was encouraged his team made strides against the Faribault, Mn.-based prep school. See […]

ANDY–Born to Dennis Copenace and Samantha Andy, of Morson, Ont., a girl, Kristine Uriah Marie, weighing 9 lbs. 12 oz. on December 4, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital Fort Frances, Ont.

HENZMANN–Born to Arnold and Brigitte, nee Buchser, of Emo, Ont., a boy, Sebastian, weighing 7lbs. 3 oz. on December 4, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

THOMAS–Born to Reginald Thomas and Tamara Hervieux, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Ayrial Dawn, weighing 8 lbs. 9 oz. on December 3, 2009 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

MASON–Born to Douglas and Crismarie, nee Belleza, of Emo, Ont., a girl, Dounmarie Georgie Mae Belleza, weighing 5 lbs. 15 oz. on December 3, 2009 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

BYZEWSKI–Born to Jordan Byzewski and Jasmine Nastiuk, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Conner Bryan, weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz. on November 30, 2009 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

ALLEN–Born to Tylar Gosselin and Lindsey Allen, of Red Gut Bay, Ont., a girl, Rhiannah Leigh Amelia Ray, weighing 7lbs. 13 oz. on November 30, 2009 at LaVerenrye General Hospital Fort Frances, Ont.

ALLAN–Born to Vance Allan and Ana Arp, of Emo, Ont., a boy7, River Easton, weighing 8 lbs. 14 oz. on November 29, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

KOOISTRA–Born to Wayne and Wilma, nee Veldhuisen, of Emo, Ont., a girl, Elliana Joy, weighing 6 lbs. 2 oz. on November 29, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.