Our family is sad to announce the passing of Esther Marlene Haw (nee Haney) on October 23, 2023, at Emo Long Term Care, in Emo, Ontario. Esther was born in Deerlock, Ontario, on September 26, 1939, to Russell and Geneva (nee Chestnut) Haney. Left to cherish her memory is her […]
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Giiwendinaabow – Clan Adik Doug Horton, 73, “Giiwedinaabow (Standing North)”, Clan Adik (Caribou) of Manitou Rapids First Nation, Ont., passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Emo Hospital in Emo, Ontario. He was born July 8, 1950, in Kenora, Ontario, at the Lake of the Woods Hospital to the late […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Penny Kiesman, age 64, of Winnipeg Manitoba, on October 20, 2023, at the St. Boniface Hospital. Penny was born on February 7, 1959 in Ashern, Manitoba, to parents Elmer and Lydia Kiesman. She attended Moosehorn Elementary, Riverview Elementary and […]
Lester Mainville started his journey on January 26, 1947, born to Daniel and Madeline Mainville in Fort Frances, Ontario, at La Verendrye Hospital. Les enjoyed playing and watching baseball and golf his whole life. He was a talented guitar player and singer, his parents and siblings loved to hear him […]
With deeply broken hearts and sadness we are sharing the loss of our “Purolator Man” Darrel Alan McKay on Monday, October 23, 2023, after a very brief two-month aggressive battle with cancer, at the “farm home” in Arbor Vitae, Ontario, with his wife Jody by his side. Darrel was born […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of Ronald Paul Joseph Morand, 79, of Rainy River, Ontario, announce that he passed away on October 25, 2023, after a sudden medical event. Ron was born in Marchand, Manitoba, to Ada and George Morand on April 14, 1944. The family moved […]
Kiitia’Benez The family of Travis Scott Smith (Kiitia’Benez) announce his sudden passing on October 21, 2023, at his residence on Naicatchewenin First Nation. Travis was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on May 1, 1984, to Lisa Smith and Gary Councillor. Left to cherish his memory are his parents Lisa and […]
Ann Lamott in Monday’s Washington Post titled her opinion peace “It’s good to remember, we are all living on borrowed time”. I chuckled at the headline as I read her piece and then thought around to this past weekend at a swim meet hosted in Fort Frances by the Cyclones […]
The Muskies cross country team has eight runners competing in OFSAA, to be held this Saturday, November 4, in Etobicoke. Abby Waldner will compete in OFSAA for Junior Girls, while Parker Sisco will represent for Junior Boys. Rex Tolton will run in the Senior Boys division, and representing the Muskies […]
By Robin McCormick West End Correspontant
About 10 percent of the 55 plus population from LaVallee Township enjoyed a meal of soup, bunwiches, and dessert at the Devlin Hall on Friday evening (October 27). A committee was formed to organize events in the community. Members are Lisa Gregory, Bob McTavish, Don Gerard, Fran Gerard, Pat Loshaw, […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
Devlin TOPS #3019 hosted a walk on September 18, as their way of celebrating TOPS Club INC. The walk saw about 25 active and previous members taking part. A delightful evening of walking, reminiscing, sharing goals and healthy living advice was shared. TOPS stands for Taking Off Pounds Sensibly. The […]
– Ken Kellar photo
Cadence Henderson, a floral designer at Fort Floral Shop in downtown Fort Frances pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s All-Cruise Trip of the Month draw for November this morning. Sylvia and Tim Rowe of Emo are the winners of a Panama Canal Cruise, valued at $4,300. […]
