The Weber Brothers lead off a great night of music at Tour de Fort’s second last show of the year on Monday night at the Townshend Theatre. The Weber Brothers were followed by hugely entertaining Johnny Max band, led by the charismatic Johnny Max himself on vocals. The next and […]
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Borderland Pride has offered to drop a human rights complaint against The Township of Emo, if a set of conditions are met. The Pride organization issued a formal complaint against the Township to the Human Rights Tribunal, after council voted against a Pride affirming proclamation and flag raising heading into […]
“Ag Day was a great success”, so says, Rebecca Mahon (president of the local organization RRFA) Rainy River Federation of Agriculture. She went on to share,”The RRFA’S board of directors were very happy to see so many members of the community out for the trade show and keynote speakers. The […]
I am excited to announce the release of my new cookbook: From My Kitchen To Yours, with over 130 recipes. I have been working on this book for nearly the past three years and I am so excited to offer you another bound edition of my recipes. My Zoom Cooking […]
The annual, always well attended and enjoyed Emo Spring Fever Days are coming soon. This year’s three day event will happen April 18-20. Along with great store purchases, draws at many businesses and a chance to win a $1,000 in Emo Gift Certificates from local Chamber of Commerce Businesses, there […]
Ask who was the best Canadian golfer in the Masters and the response is always Mike Weir, who this week makes his 25th appearance at Augusta. The infamous Green Jacket has been in Weir’s closet since he beat Len Mattiace in a playoff to win the 2003 Masters. But is […]
The following are the results of the Vocal Music Division, held Thursday, April 4 and Friday, April 5 under Adjudicator Mille Hildebrand. CLASS V247E School Choirs, Massed School Choir – All Grades (English) FIRST: St. Mary School Choir, Grade 3-5 (Honors), Director: Ms. A. LaFroy, Accompanist: Mr. M. Brady SECOND: […]
It was a fun week of fishing, is the best way I could describe it. In last week’s column I mentioned that I was fishing in a tournament last week with a unique format that included no practice, no waypoints and we could not use forward-facing sonar. It was the […]
It is looking like we are going to see some rain over the next couple of days and though it will certainly makes it messy in the barn yard, it is welcome for our current dry conditions. On Saturday we heard from Teika Newton (International Watershed Coordinator) that the current […]
‘With my friends now’ Pentti Unto Aho, a resident of Atikokan, Ontario, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2024, at the Atikokan General Hospital. Pentti was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on February 2, 1931. He had been employed for 35 years with the Department of Lands and Forests until […]
With breaking hearts, the family of Mabel Sophie Cyr, 99, announce her passing at her home in Fort Frances, Ontario, on Monday, April 1, 2024, with her family by her side. Mabel was born Oct. 4, 1924, in Swift, Minnesota, to Conrad and Florence Kittelson, one of fourteen children. Left […]
With profound sadness the family announces the tragic passing of Jaimeelee Derouin, 27, of Big Grassy First Nation, Ontario, on April 1, 2024. Jaimeelee was born June 13, 1997, to parents Shaun Papassay and Floyd Derouin. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing bingo and video games. Her […]
