A photo taken 75 years ago of two baseball players is now regarded as “a signature moment in the integration of baseball.” It might come as a surprise that Jackie Robinson was not in the picture. Two players, cheek to cheek. Two players, smiling and celebrating the joy of victory […]
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By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
The 2023 CEL Firefighter and Family Appreciation Awards Dinner was held earlier this month. Fire Chief Tyrell Griffith shared with all in attendance that 3644.5 hours was the number of recorded combined hours that Chapple, Emo and LaVallee (CEL) Volunteer Firefighters put in during the 2023 year. Those hours included […]
Dear editor, A couple of weeks ago, I ran into Dick Gustafson, and we reminisced about Einar’s Store. My time at Einar’s Foods started in the fall of 1982. Dick, Gary, and Bobby took me in as stock boy, and delivery driver that fall. I recall Einar’s being very busy […]
Dear Editor, I recently wrote a letter to your newspaper criticizing the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) on their wasteful spending of public money, particularly on all expense paid trips to Finland by a few select people of the general public. I don’t usually get into duelling letters on matters […]
Dear editor, В цей різдвяний час чудес та див, мешканці Кенори та Форт Френсес область прагнуть підтримати Україну та стояти поруч з українцями вчас їхніх випробувань. Різдво це час для благодійності та добрих справ, це час коли дива та мрії стають реальністю. Тому кошти, які ви можете пожертвувати підуть на […]
Being in the wilderness, in a quiet place and out of cell service has a great way of making a person feel good. For me, it’s stress-relieving and it’s the aspect of hunting that I enjoy the most. I love being out there and as all of our lives become […]
Here we are, the week before Christmas. The common question, “are you ready for the big day?” I am not ready and there is a good chance I won’t be. I am rushing around this morning trying to do last minute things on the farm before I pack up and […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Charon on December 17, 2023, at La Verendye Hospital, with her family by her side, at the age of 79. Charon was born March 11, 1944, in Ottawa, Ontario, and was adopted by Edward and Cecelia Larocque, where she was […]
Ozhaawashkogiizhigookwe It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michelle Diane Cochran – Ozhaawashkogiizhigookwe, 45. She passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, in Fort Frances, Ontario. She was born on January 31, 1978, in Grand Rapids, Minn. Michelle was preceded in death by mother Constance “Sis” […]
Sadly, the family announces the sudden passing of Sally Fox, 67, of Fort Frances, on December 11, 2023, at the La Verendrye Hospital. Sally was born in Sioux Lookout on July 15, 1956, to parents Norbert and Mary Fox. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, beading, puzzles and […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Marjan Fraczkiewicz of Fort Frances, announce his passing on December 16, 2023. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
The family of Stewart Grassie, 59, of Fort Frances, Ontario, is very saddened to announce his passing on December 17, 2023. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
