Chapple Reeve Peter Van Heyst was among those who rolled up his sleeve to get a ’flu shot from public health nurse Kathy Loney yesterday in Emo. Clinics are being offered throughout the district in coming weeks, with the next two being held at Robert Moore and Crossroads schools on […]
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With the terms of the current council coming to an end next month, so to are the terms for those sitting on the town’s numerous boards and committees. As such, the Town of Fort Frances is looking for interested residents to get involved in their community on a committee level […]
FORT FRNCES—As Christmas draws nearer and local residents and businesses decorate for the holiday season, the Fort Frances Power Corp. wants people to keep in mind that LED lights are a smart alternative. And while the FFPC is not be holding an LED Christmas light exchange program in partnership with […]
A “Cowboy Breakfast” fundraiser for the U.M.A.Y.C. will be held Saturday, Nov. 18 from 8-11 a.m. at 616 Mowat Ave. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children under five. The Muskie cheerleaders are holding their annual fundraising tea and bake sale Saturday, Nov. 18 from 1-4 p.m. at […]
A 56-year-old Devlin man was to appear in court today following a seven-hour standoff with police that ended peacefully early this morning. Shortly after 9 p.m. yesterday, Emo OPP officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a Cemetery Road residence in Devlin. Prior to police arriving at the scene, the […]
The first payment for anglers wishing to compete in the 2007 Emo Walleye Classic is due tomorrow (Nov. 18). The $300 instalment must be paid in full by the deadline. If teams have not paid by then, they will lose their place in the popular catch-and-release tournament. The final 10 […]
While many may think “the King” is dead, there’s no question his spirit is alive and well in Fort Frances. About 325 music-lovers—both young and of an age who remember Elvis Presley’s first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show—packed the Townshend Theatre last night for the electrifying “Comeback King Show,” […]
The return of ‘The King’ Elvis tribute artist Daylin James thrilled young fans, like Taylor Hazel (complete with “sideburns”) as well those still young at heart during last night’s fundraiser concert at the Townshend Theatre. Proceeds from the concert, which also featured “Patsy Cline” (Shirley Hanslip), went to the local […]
November 25, 1930 – November 15, 2006 It is with great sorrow that our family announces the passing of our Father and Grandfather, Stanley Brown. After a short, but very courageous battle with cancer, Stan passed away on Wednesday, November 15th, 2006 at La Verendrye Hospital. Stan was born on […]
Pamela Joyce Steele 1949-2006 Pamela Joyce Steele, Port Coquitlam, B.C. died unexpectedly, October 15th, 2006. She received her early education in Fort Frances, Ont. and B.A./B.ED. degrees from University of London, Ont. From 1970 on, Pam spent 21 years teaching at Robert Moore elementary school in her home town of […]
With his family by his side, we announce with deep sadness the passing of our father and grandfather, Lloyd George “Gus” Lindberg, 77, of 725 Morrison Cres., Fort Frances, Ont., at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort France on Friday, Nov. 10, 2006. Gus was born Jan. 18, 1929 in […]
It is with great sadness and hurt that the family announces the passing of Martha Irene (Renee) Hyatt on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006 at the age of 61 years. After her diagnosis of cancer, Renee put her faith in God’s hands and with the help of her sisters, family, and […]
