Elisabeth Heslop Ron Parkes, president of the Canadian Vietnam Veterans Association, saluted by the grave of Cpl. Ivan Broeffle in the Emo Cemetery during the playing of the Canadian and American national anthems on Saturday. The ceremony was held to dedicate the marker that’s now been placed on Broeffle’s grave […]
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Peggy Revell Local teen Harley Labbe is trying to prove she’s the “ultimate fan” of country singer Taylor Swift with a homemade video that was chosen among the 25 finalists for a Country Music Television contest. But she now needs your help because the video that garners the most votes […]
Dave Ogilvie Lyle Busch, Maurice Frenette, and Raoul Cayer displayed the anniversary cake during the Emo Speedway’s 55th anniversary celebration Saturday evening. These three original drivers, who raced back in the 1950s, took part in the opening ceremonies—sharing some of their experiences from the early days of racing in Emo.
Peggy Revell It turned out to be a battle of the sexes for the tug-of-war competition held Saturday in “Daytime Land.” But while the boys gave it a good go, the girls triumphed—resulting in defections to the winning side for some following rounds.
Mitch Calvert Randy and Brian Amenrud hauled in a bass on Friday during the 15th-annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. The brothers are a combined age of 135.
Peggy Revell Encouraging local production of renewable energy is the goal of new programs coming down the pipeline from the Fort Frances Power Corp. “The new programs that we’re working on are called microFIT and FIT programs,” explained Lori Cain, cost and regulatory analyst for the FFPC, although she noted […]
Heather Latter A group of walkers made their way back to Rainy River First Nations on Monday as they completed a week-long “Walk for Good Life” to raise funds and awareness for the Good Life for Young People—Oshki-Aa-yaa’aag Mino Bimaadiziiwin Foundation, an organization to assist youth in accessing arts and […]
Mitch Calvert Now that the dust has settled on the 15th-annual edition of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, only the arduous task of taking down the site remained early this week. But that process is becoming a more difficult one with each passing year. “The [teardown] is getting more […]
Transforming the Sorting Gap Marina into the site of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship each July is a monumental task in terms of both manpower and money. And yet, being at the big tent along the riverfront on a beautiful summer day creates an atmosphere that makes our bass […]
Elisabeth Heslop Ivan Clifford Broeffle was born in Emo, killed in Vietnam, and has lain in an unmarked grave in the Emo Cemetery for the 41 years since. But on Saturday, between ranks of fluttering flags, a service was held there to pay tribute to the sacrifice Broeffle made while […]
Dear Mike: A year ago, the federal government made an official apology on behalf of the Canadian people to First Nation peoples for the residential school system that ripped children from their families and culture, and left them isolated them in sterile and often abusive environments. The damage was profound […]
Dear sir: I wish to comment on the headline, “F.F. residents will have to adhere to new hedge regulations,” which appeared in another district newspaper. This statement is incorrect. Bylaw 1301 regarding fences and hedges was passed by town council in March of 2001. The bylaw has imposed on it, […]
