Agnes Mary Lockman, 93, of Emo, Ont., passed away Friday, Aug. 24, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Agnes was born Oct. 25, 1913 in Pembroke, Ont. She had worked as a cook in various bush camps, and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion […]
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Families change and evolve. A couple is married, under the watchful eyes of their parents, and hope and optimism is shared by all who watch them commit to each other. Their relationship grows, and grandchildren are added to the family. Firsts take place for the grandchildren: the first birthday, the […]
Innovation is a crucial ingredient in the success of Ontario’s farmers. To recognize and further foster innovation in the agri-food industry, the provincial government established the Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence in 2006 to reward outstanding farmer-innovators. This five-year program will award $2.5 million to outstanding farm innovators. There […]
There are two more things I now know for sure. The next time I forget to buy groceries and then leave my husband home alone in the country without a vehicle for the weekend, I can rest assured that Cohort #1 will come to the rescue with rations. I also […]
That cool, crisp feeling in the air means two simultaneous things—one, that it’s football season, and two, it’s not summer anymore. For a lot of players on the Muskie football team, there’s little change—other than the weather—going on. Camp is in full swing, but their training has been ongoing for […]
Dear editor: I’m sure I speak for the many when I say I miss Harry Vandetti’s weekly column in the Times. I miss the reminiscences and ramblings, as well as his musings on his hopes for the future of our town. Thanks for the memories. Signed, Boo Peterson Fort Frances, […]
Dear Mr. Editor: A quote by Emily Watson, which appeared in last Wednesday’s edition of the Times, states that various religious and cultural groups who have never attended the fall fair in Emo before came this year. “Because the Legion chose to have their beer gardens at the sportsfield, that […]
Town council often faces tough decisions—ones requiring long debate, delicate compromise, and perhaps a little soul-searching. Then there are times when the decision is much easier. Giving the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres the “residential” rate for ice rental fees is one of those no-brainers. Yes, team owner and president Carolyn […]
Dale LaBelle of Devlin and Karl Howells of Fort Frances did what seemed inevitable at the third-annual International Falls Bass Championship last weekend. After finishing third and second, respectively, in the first two tournaments, they captured top spot this time around thanks to a record 18.68-pound bag on Saturday. The […]
In her 93 years, Tina Visser of Emo has seen her share of ups and downs. But after reminiscing about her family’s move from the Netherlands to Canada 50 years earlier, and the life they led here in Rainy River District, she is still amazed at the opportunities they encountered […]
