Jason and Diedrick Smith were the first team to take to the stage Saturday afternoon at the annual Emo Walleye Classic. Their second-day haul was just a nudge above three pounds, bringing them to 5.39 on the weekend—enough for a seemingly unremarkable 42nd-place finish overall. Not that one would know—given […]
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My favourite place in the whole world is my own comfortable La-Z-Boy recliner, complete with a massager, heat, and a refrigerator. Since I often sit there with my feet up while I work, its roomy compartments are filled with my working tools—pens and pen refills, yellow stickers, hand sanitizer and […]
Three years ago, I was moving my son into a townhouse in Ottawa. He had completed his first year at Carleton University and was moving out of residence. The Ottawa Senators were the Cinderella team back then and the neighbours who watched us move into the townhouse were curious about […]
Alice Louise Corrigan (Leveridge), 97, formerly of Devlin, Ont., passed away at her current residence of Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born Feb. 26, 1910. She is survived by one sister, Lorna Coulson of Cranbrook, B.C.; as well as several nieces and nephews. She […]
Helen Marie Geary (nee Kennedy) passed away peacefully Friday, May 25, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. with family and friends by her side. Helen is survived by her husband, Hughie; son, Aron (Jamie); and her mother, Elda Kennedy. She also is survived by her brothers […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Donald W. McCulloch on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 after a brief illness. Donald was born Dec. 8, 1928 in Baldur, Man. to Wallace and Jenny (Mullin) McCulloch. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to the Mather, Man. […]
Peacefully, on Monday, May 28, 2007 at the Rainy River Hospital in Rainy River, Ont., Anna La Rocque (nee Saurer) of Stratton, Ont. passed away at the age of 82. Anna will be lovingly remembered by her six children, Alana (Wolf) Rechlin of Atikokan, Ont., Allan John Jr. of Stratton, […]
In loving memory of Jean McArthur, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Jean was born in Minitonas, Manitoba on February 22, 1933 and passed away in Edmonton on May 26, 2007. She is survived by her only daughter, Debra Bruyere of Fort Frances; grandchildren, Maurice (Karen), Parksville, B.C., Renee (Cory), Fort Frances, […]
Harbourage Restaurant owner Don Hammond, right, and waitress Sasha Galbraith proudly showed off Fort Frances’ newest mural. The piece of art was painted by local artist Cher Pryus and is one of two murals on display outside the restaurant. The paintings showcase several historic landmarks of Rainy Lake. —Amanda Roy […]
B93•FM morning show co-host Jenni Condon scrubbed down a vehicle Saturday morning during the “celebrity” car wash at the Canadian Tire parking lot. The fundraiser brought in $473, which will go towards the “Building for the Future” fundraising campaign to build a new library here. —Duane Hicks photo
5{assic angler Diedrick Smith, eight, and his brother, Maverick, five, enjoyed the sugary sweetness of some cotton candy on Thursday at the Emo/La Vallee Arena following the EWC boat parade. —Heather Ogilvie photo
—Duane Hicks photo
Larry and Shirley Gluehesien accompanied their granddaughter Madison Solderholm during local Alzheimer Society’s fifth-annual “Walk for Memories” here Sunday. The walk, which drew about 20 participants, raised more than $3,400 for the Alzheimer Society. The top fundraiser was Helen Cone, who brought in $825, winning a one-night stay at the […]
